Bombay, Bombay State, India (in-present Mumbai, Maharashtra)
Occupations
Film producer
film director
actor
Years active
1964 – present
Spouse
Nilima Kothare
(m. 1980)
[1]
Children
Adinath Kothare
Relatives
Urmila Kothare (daughter-in-law)
Mahesh Amber Kothare (Marathi pronunciation: [məɦeːʃ koʈʰaːɾe]; born 28 September 1953) is an Indian film actor, director and producer of Marathi and Hindi films. He started his acting career as child artist.[2] Kothare acted in well-known movies such as Raja Aur Runk, Chhota Bhai, Mere Laal, and Ghar Ghar ki Kahani. The well known Hindi song Tu Kitni Achhi Hain from the film Raja Aur Runk features Kothare as Master Mahesh.[3]
Considered a revolutionary figure in the Marathi film industry, he began his directorial career with the groundbreaking Dhoom Dhadaka (1985) and has since delivered many box office hits over a period of 20 years. Kothare's films are known for their technical nuances and fantasy concepts. He is one of the few Indian film makers who have made successful films in the fantasy genre. Kothare made the first Marathi film in true 3D, Zapatlela 2 (2013) which was the sequel to Zapatlela (1993).
In most of his hit films, he played the fictional character of Inspector Mahesh Jadhav, and his catchphrase, "Damn it!" is popular among Marathi audiences.[2] He wrote autobiography named "Damn It Ani Barach Kahi".[4]
^"Mahesh Kothare & Neelima Kothare's love story". Divya Bhaskar.
^ ab"Mahesh Kothare : inspector Mahesh Jadhav is still in Marathi folk's hart". Pudhari.
^"Mahesh Kothare: Interesting facts about the actor". The Times of India. 25 October 2018. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
^"Marathi Actor-Director Mahesh Kothare Releases His Autobiography, 'Damn It Aani Barach Kahi'". News18. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
Mahesh Amber Kothare (Marathi pronunciation: [məɦeːʃ koʈʰaːɾe]; born 28 September 1953) is an Indian film actor, director and producer of Marathi and...
New York Indian Film Festival. His father, MaheshKothare, is a veteran film director of Marathi films. Kothare made his acting debut as a child actor in...
film written and directed by MaheshKothare, produced by Adinath Kothare under the production banner of Kothare and Kothare Vision and distributed by Viacom...
directed and produced by MaheshKothare. Released in Maharashtra on 16 April 1993, the film stars an ensemble cast of MaheshKothare, Laxmikant Berde, Kishori...
drama film directed by MaheshKothare. It stars Adinath Kothare in his debut as Adi, Nivedita Joshi, Laxmikant Berde, MaheshKothare and Bipin Varti. The...
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1984 Marathi movie Lek Chalali Sasarla. Subsequently, he and actor MaheshKothare starred together in the films Dhoom Dhadaka (1984) and De Danadan (1987)...
Indian Marathi-language comedy buddy film directed and produced by MaheshKothare under the production banner of Jenma Films International. The film was...
Indian Marathi-language comedy horror film directed and produced by MaheshKothare under the banner of Jenna Films International, the film stars Bharat...
by MaheshKothare under the banner of Jenma Films International. The film was released in Maharashtra on 1 January 1987, it stars MaheshKothare, Laxmikant...
De Danadan (1987), Thartharat (1989) and Majha Chakula (1994) with MaheshKothare, Kiss Bai Kiss (1988), Gholat Ghol (1988), Pheka Pheki (1989), De Dhadak...
film directed by MaheshKothare who co wrote with Abhiram Bhadkamkar. Produced by Adinath Kothare, under the banner of Kothare & Kothare Vision. It stars...
premiered on Sun Marathi from 30 May 2022. It is produced by MaheshKothare under the banner of Kothare Vision. It is an official remake of Sun TV series Kayal...
2023 Indian autobiography book authored by MaheshKothare and published by Mehta Publishing House. MaheshKothare named his autobiography "Damn It Aani Barach...
comedy film co-written and directed by MaheshKothare and produced by Arvind Samant. The film stars MaheshKothare, Laxmikant Berde, Nivedita Joshi, Priya...
Marathi Mythological series on Star Pravah produced by MaheshKothare and Adinath Kothare under Kothare Vision. The series is based on Lord Vithoba. The series...
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ensemble cast of Sachin Pilgaonkar (in a triple role), Ashok Saraf, MaheshKothare, Bhargavi Chirmule, Nirmiti Sawant, Bhagyashree Rane and Kshitij Zarapkar...
Kothare Vision Private Limited d.b.a Kothare Vision is an Indian film and television production company based in Mumbai. In the Marathi entertainment industry...
combination of Ashok Saraf, Laxmikant Berde, Sachin Pilgaonkar and MaheshKothare created the "comedy films wave" in Marathi cinema from 1985 that lasted...
Nadkarni Swapnil Joshi Bharti Achrekar Johnny Lever Anu Malik Sonali Kulkarni Mahesh Manjrekar Shivaji Satam Ashwini Bhave Color key Hasya Khurda Hasya Budruk...
Chopra, Laxmikant Berde and Mohan Joshi. This film was directed by MaheshKothare. After the first film, Vinay was offered with several Hindi movies like...
(1987), Majha Chakula (1994), Dhum Dhadaka (1985) under the direction of MaheshKothare. "3 Bollywood films that were inspired by Marathi movies". filmfare...
which aired on Colors Marathi. The show was produced by MaheshKothare under the banner of Kothare Vision. The show starred Adish Vaidya and Swaraj Yeole...
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