Makrand Deshpande
Acting
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
Acting116
movieKishkindhapuri
2025
Swamiji
movieDaaku Maharaaj
2025
Govind Gujjar
movieTiragabadara Saami
2024
Kondareddy
movieMonkey Man
2024
Baba Shakti
movieJailer
2023
Sikandar Singh
tvThe Jengaburu Curse
2023
Dr. Panigrahi
movieHidimbha
2023
Vetty
movieVoice of Sathyanathan
2023
Saahi Bhai
movieSpy
2023
RAW Chief Shastri
moviePonniyin Selvan: Part II
2023
Chief Kalarmugar
movieBholaa
2023
Prisoner
movieSayanna Varthakal
2022
Mangesh Pandey
movieThe Eighth Color of Love
2022
Yashwant Chavan
movieRRR
2022
Peddanna
movieRomantic
2021
Samsung
movieBombhaat
2020
Mad Scientist
movieSadak 2
2020
Guruji Gyaan Prakash
movieMalang
2020
Tony
movieHirkani
2019
Naik
movieAdhyaksha In America
2019
Chaman Lal Sheth
tvThe Verdict - State Vs Nanavati
2019
Chandu Trivedi
movieBombay Rose
2019
Mike (voice)
movieChicken Curry Law
2019
Mutthu Swamy
movieJunglee
2019
Guruji
movieDandupalya 3
2018
Krishna
movieTeam 5
2017
Salim Bhai
movieHanuman Da Damdaar
2017
Vishrav (voice)
moviePulimurugan
2016
Mariyappan
movie2 Countries
2015
Patel Ji
movieBhaiyya Bhaiyya
2014
Maoist leader
movieHawaa Hawaai
2014
Harishchandra Waghmare
movieJohn Day
2013
Krishnan
movieIssaq
2013
Baba
movieAmen
2013
Chevalier Pothachan
movieDandupalya
2012
Krishna
movieNo. 66 Madhura Bus
2012
Sanjayan
movieAjintha
2012
Daulatya
movieKaalo
2010
Special Appearance
movieGuzaarish
2010
Neville D'Souza
movieKhatta Meetha
2010
Azad Bhagat
movieA One Night Stand
2009
Party Guest
movieEk Niranjan
2009
Chidambaram
movieParallel Folds
2009
Makarand
movieJalsa
2008
naxalite
movieRisk
2007
Hari
movieSauda: The Deal
2005
Daya Sawant
movieKhamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat
2005
Manas Dutta
movieSwades
2004
Fakir
tvSarabhai vs Sarabhai
2004
Sidharth Anirudh Prasad
movieMarket
2003
Anthony Kaalia
movieMakdee
2002
Kallu
movieRoad
2002
Inderpal
movieLal Salaam
2002
Rajayya
movieCompany
2002
Narrator
movieGhaath
2000
Happy Singh
movieJungle
2000
Doraiswamy 'Madrasi'
movieSarfarosh
1999
Shiva
movieSatya
1998
Advocate Chandrakant Mule
movieUdaan
1997
Masoombhai Dayachan
movieGhatak
1996
Katya's Goon
movieFareb
1996
Burglar
movieNaseem
1995
Flag Waver
movieBedardi
1993
Gulla
moviePrahaar
1991
Shirley's brother
tvCircus
1989
Kanti
Writing4
movieSona Spa
2013
Writer
movieShahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"
2010
Dialogue, Story, Screenplay
movieHanan: An Assault on Faith
2004
Screenplay
movieSupari
2003
Lyricist
Directing3
movieSona Spa
2013
Director
Sound1
movieSupari
2003
Playback Singer