Mangesh Desai
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Mangesh Desai (born 28 June 1972) is an Indian actor, who works in the Marathi film industry. He made his acting in 2006 with Divasen Divas. Since then he has acted in movies like Kon Aahe Re Tikade (2010), Sasar Maze Daivat (2010), Ishq Wala Love (2014) and Lost and Found (2016). Mangesh is perhaps best known for portraying "Bhagwan Dada" in Ekk Albela (2016). Vidya Balan who starred opposite Mangesh made her acting debut in Marathi with the movie. In 2017 Ashok Shinde starred alongside Ashok Samarth, Ashok Shinde, Megha Ghadge and Nisha Parulekar in director Kailash Mali's Dandit. He was associated with the 2018 movie Hichyasathi Kay Pan directed by Milind Dastane and Viju Mane's Monkey Baat. His 2019 releases included Judgement and Laal Batti.
Mangesh Desai Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Mangesh Desai reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Mangesh Desai's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 18% of Mangesh Desai's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Ekk Albela, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Mangesh Desai Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mangesh Desai's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Mangesh Desai has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Punha Shivaji raje Bhosale | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Mukkam Post Devach Ghar | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Phullwanti | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Ankush | Sajan Bhai | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | India Is My Country | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Jalsa | SI Poddar | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Laal Batti | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Vitthala Shappath | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | 22 June | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Ekk Albela | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Ek Tara | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Tee Ratra | Prakash | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Huppa Huiyya | Babnya | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Master Eke Master | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Dum Dum Diga Diga | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Days And Days | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Sakshatkar | - | Flop | Similar → |
Mangesh Desai - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mangesh Desai?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mangesh Desai is "Ekk Albela" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Mangesh Desai acted in?
Mangesh Desai has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mangesh Desai?
Other notable films include "Huppa Huiyya", "Phullwanti", and "Jalsa".