Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
March 6, 1966
Place of Birth:
Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India
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Makrand Deshpande
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
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Daaku Maharaaj | Govind Gujjar |
| 2025 | Jaat | |
| 2024 | Tiragabadara Saami | Kondareddy |
| 2024 | Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad | |
| 2024 | Monkey Man | Baba Shakti |
| 2024 | Double iSmart | |
| 2024 | Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan | Skandhi |
| 2024 | Alyad Palyad | |
| 2024 | PaniPuri | |
| 2023 | Satarcha Salman | Arun |
| 2023 | Bholaa | Prisoner |
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: Part II | Chief Kalarmugar |
| 2023 | Spy | RAW Chief Shastri |
| 2023 | Hidimbha | Vetty |
| 2023 | Jailer | Sikandar Singh |
| 2023 | Rules Ranjann | |
| 2023 | Voice of Sathyanathan | Saahi Bhai |
| 2022 | RRR | Peddanna |
| 2022 | Sayanna Varthakal | Mangesh Pandey |
| 2022 | Thaggedhe Le | |
| 2022 | The Eighth Color of Love | Yashwant Chavan |
| 2022 | Daagdi Chawl 2 | |
| 2022 | Liger | |
| 2021 | Romantic | Samsung |
| 2021 | 12 “o” CLOCK | |
| 2020 | Malang | Tony |
| 2020 | Sadak 2 | Guruji Gyaan Prakash |
| 2020 | Bombhaat | Mad Scientist |
| 2019 | My Dear Prime Minister | Sainat |
| 2019 | Lisaa | |
| 2019 | Junglee | Guruji |
| 2019 | Chicken Curry Law | Mutthu Swamy |
| 2019 | Bombay Rose | Mike (voice) |
| 2019 | Hirkani | Naik |
| 2019 | Chatrapati Shashan | |
| 2019 | Adhyaksha In America | Chaman Lal Sheth |
| 2018 | Objection My God | |
| 2018 | Dandupalya 3 | Krishna |
| 2018 | Buckasura | |
| 2018 | Truckbhar Swapna | Raja |
| 2017 | Aa Gaya Hero | |
| 2017 | Team 5 | Salim Bhai |
| 2017 | Dandupalya 2 | |
| 2017 | Hanuman Da Damdaar | Vishrav (voice) |
| 2017 | Meri Beti Sunny Leone Banna Chaahti Hai | Father |
| 2016 | Pulimurugan | Mariyappan |
| 2016 | Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka | |
| 2015 | Abhinetri | |
| 2015 | 2 Countries | Patel Ji |
| 2014 | Bhaiyya Bhaiyya | Maoist leader |
| 2014 | Hawaa Hawaai | Harishchandra Waghmare |
| 2013 | Amen | Chevalier Pothachan |
| 2013 | John Day | Krishnan |
| 2013 | Kamasutra 3D | |
| 2013 | Jackpot | |
| 2013 | Issaq | Baba |
| 2012 | Ajintha | Daulatya |
| 2012 | Dandupalya | Krishna |
| 2012 | No. 66 Madhura Bus | Sanjayan |
| 2011 | Zokkomon | |
| 2011 | Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap | Mac |
| 2011 | My Friend Pinto | Don |
| 2011 | That Girl in Yellow Boots | Cameo |
| 2010 | Khatta Meetha | Azad Bhagat |
| 2010 | Kaalo | Special Appearance |
| 2010 | Red Alert: The War Within | Raghavan |
| 2010 | Tera Kya Hoga Johnny | |
| 2010 | Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu" | |
| 2010 | Guzaarish | Neville D'Souza |
| 2009 | Parallel Folds | Makarand |
| 2009 | A One Night Stand | Party Guest |
| 2009 | Ek Niranjan | Chidambaram |
| 2008 | Jalsa | |
| 2008 | Krazzy 4 | |
| 2007 | Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro | Jojo |
| 2007 | Risk | Hari |
| 2006 | Yun Hota To Kya Hota | |
| 2006 | Darna Zaroori Hai | Rahul |
| 2005 | Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat | Manas Dutta |
| 2004 | Hanan: An Assault on Faith | |
| 2004 | Paisa Vasool | |
| 2004 | Swades | Fakir |
| 2003 | Chameli | |
| 2003 | Market | Anthony Kaalia |
| 2002 | Road | Inderpal |
| 2002 | Makdee | Kallu |
| 2002 | Company | Narrator |
| 2002 | Lal Salaam | Rajayya |
| 2000 | Jungle | Doraiswamy 'Madrasi' |
| 2000 | Ghaath | Happy Singh |
| 1999 | Sarfarosh | Shiva |
| 1998 | Satya | Advocate Chandrakant Mule |
| 1997 | Udaan | Masoombhai Dayachan |
| 1996 | Fareb | Burglar |
| 1995 | Naseem | Flag Waver |
| 1993 | Bedardi | Gulla |
| 1993 | Pehla Nasha | |
| 1993 | Sir | |
| 1991 | Prahaar | Shirley's brother |
| 1989 | Don't Cry for Salim the Lame | Peera |
| 1988 | Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak | |
| Ella |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Jengaburu Curse | Dr. Panigrahi |
| 2022 | Shoorveer | |
| 2021 | The Cobweb | |
| 2019 | The Verdict - State Vs Nanavati | Chandu Trivedi |
| 2002 | Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai | Himself |
| 1998 | CID | CR |
| 1989 | Circus | Kanti |