Person

Makrand Deshpande

Acting · Born 1966-03-06 · Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India

Biography

Makarand Deshpande (born 6 March 1966) is an Indian film actor, writer, and director in Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu, Malayalam cinema, and Indian Theatre. He is often seen in supporting and pivotal roles in various films like Jungle, Sarfarosh, Swades, Makdee, and Darna Zaroori Hai where he often plays drunkard, wayfarer, and comic roles. He has directed over 5 films. The bulk of his work, however is in theatre. He has written 350 full-length plays and at least 12 short plays and has his own theatre company, Ansh. Deshpande has an unconventional personality and is noted for his unusual outfits and hairstyles. He lives in Vile Parle in Mumbai. He studied in Shri BPM school.

Known for

Filmography

2025KishkindhapuriSwamiji
2025Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs SpiritMeera
2025Jaat
2025Daaku MaharaajGovind Gujjar
2024PaniPuri
2024Double iSmart
2024Tiragabadara SaamiKondareddy
2024Aamhi Jarange
2024Alyad Palyad
2024Chhota Bheem and the Curse of DamyaanSkandhi
2024Monkey ManBaba Shakti
2024Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad
2023Rules Ranjann
2023JailerSikandar Singh
2023The Jengaburu CurseDr. Panigrahi
2023HidimbhaVetty
2023Voice of SathyanathanSaahi Bhai
2023SpyRAW Chief Shastri
2023Ponniyin Selvan: Part IIChief Kalarmugar
2023BholaaPrisoner
2023Satarcha SalmanArun
2022Thaggedhe Le
2022Liger
2022Daagdi Chawl 2
2022Sayanna VarthakalMangesh Pandey
2022Shoorveer
2022The Eighth Color of LoveYashwant Chavan
2022RRRPeddanna
2021RomanticSamsung
2021The Cobweb
2021Sir Sir Sarla
202112 “o” CLOCK
2020BombhaatMad Scientist
2020Sadak 2Guruji Gyaan Prakash
2020MalangTony
2019HirkaniNaik
2019Adhyaksha In AmericaChaman Lal Sheth
2019The Verdict - State Vs NanavatiChandu Trivedi
2019Bombay RoseMike (voice)
2019Chicken Curry LawMutthu Swamy
2019Lisaa
2019JungleeGuruji
2019Chatrapati Shashan
2019My Dear Prime MinisterSainat
2018Truckbhar SwapnaRaja
2018Buckasura
2018Objection My God
2018Dandupalya 3Krishna
2017Team 5Salim Bhai
2017Dandupalya 2
2017Hanuman Da DamdaarVishrav (voice)
2017Meri Beti Sunny Leone Banna Chaahti HaiFather
2017Aa Gaya Hero
2016Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka
2016PulimuruganMariyappan
20152 CountriesPatel Ji
2015Abhinetri
2014Bhaiyya BhaiyyaMaoist leader
2014Hawaa HawaaiHarishchandra Waghmare
2013Jackpot
2013John DayKrishnan
2013Kamasutra 3D
2013IssaqBaba
2013Sona SpaDirector
2013AmenChevalier Pothachan
2012DandupalyaKrishna
2012No. 66 Madhura BusSanjayan
2012AjinthaDaulatya
2011My Friend PintoDon
2011That Girl in Yellow BootsCameo
2011Bbuddah Hoga Terra BaapMac
2011Zokkomon
2010Tera Kya Hoga Johnny
2010KaaloSpecial Appearance
2010Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"
2010GuzaarishNeville D'Souza
2010Khatta MeethaAzad Bhagat
2010Red Alert: The War WithinRaghavan
2009A One Night StandParty Guest
2009Ek NiranjanChidambaram
2009Parallel FoldsMakarand
2008Krazzy 4
2008Jalsanaxalite
2007Jaane Bhi Do YaaroJojo
2007RiskHari
2006Yun Hota To Kya Hota
2006Darna Zaroori HaiRahul
2005Sauda: The DealDaya Sawant
2005Khamoshh... Khauff Ki RaatManas Dutta
2004SwadesFakir
2004Hanan: An Assault on Faith
2004Sarabhai vs SarabhaiSidharth Anirudh Prasad
2004Kel Hisoblashamiz
2003Chameli
2003MarketAnthony Kaalia
2003SupariLyricist
2002MakdeeKallu
2002RoadInderpal
2002Lal SalaamRajayya
2002CompanyNarrator
2002Jeena Isi Ka Naam HaiHimself
2000GhaathHappy Singh
2000JungleDoraiswamy 'Madrasi'
1999SarfaroshShiva
1998SatyaAdvocate Chandrakant Mule
1998C.I.D.CR
1997UdaanMasoombhai Dayachan
1996GhatakKatya's Goon
1996FarebBurglar
1995NaseemFlag Waver
1993BedardiGulla
1993Pehla Nasha
1993Sir
1991PrahaarShirley's brother
1989Salim Langde Pe Mat RoPeera
1989CircusKanti
1988Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
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