Makrand Deshpande
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.
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- Born:
- Mar 6, 1966 In Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India
- Movie/TV Credits:
- 93
- First Appeared:
- In the movie Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak 1988-07-09
- Latest Project:
- Movie Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit 2025-07-23
Known For
Filmography
| Movie | Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit | Meera | 2025-07-23 |
| Movie | Daaku Maharaaj | Govind Gujjar | 2025-01-12 |
| Movie | Jaat | 2025-04-10 | |
| Movie | Monkey Man | Baba Shakti | 2024-04-03 |
| Movie | Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan | Skandhi | 2024-05-31 |
| Movie | Tiragabadara Saami | Kondareddy | 2024-08-02 |
| Movie | Alyad Palyad | 2024-06-14 | |
| Movie | Ponniyin Selvan: Part II | Chief Kalarmugar | 2023-04-28 |
| Movie | Satarcha Salman | Arun | 2023-03-03 |
| Movie | Spy | RAW Chief Shastri | 2023-06-29 |
| Movie | Bholaa | Prisoner | 2023-03-30 |
| Movie | Hidimbha | Vetty | 2023-07-20 |
| Movie | Voice of Sathyanathan | Saahi Bhai | 2023-07-14 |
| Movie | Jailer | Sikandar Singh | 2023-08-10 |
| Movie | Rules Ranjann | 2023-10-06 | |
| Series | The Jengaburu Curse | Dr. Panigrahi | 2023-08-09 |
| Movie | Sayanna Varthakal | Mangesh Pandey | 2022-08-05 |
| Movie | RRR | Peddanna | 2022-03-24 |
| Movie | Daagdi Chawl 2 | 2022-08-18 | |
| Movie | Thaggedhe Le | 2022-11-04 | |
| Movie | Ponniyin Selvan: Part I | Chief Kaalamugar | 2022-09-30 |
| Movie | Liger | 2022-08-25 | |
| Movie | Romantic | Samsung | 2021-10-29 |
| Movie | Bombhaat | Mad Scientist | 2020-12-03 |
| Movie | Malang | Tony | 2020-02-06 |
| Movie | Sadak 2 | Guruji Gyaan Prakash | 2020-10-28 |
| Movie | My Dear Prime Minister | Sainat | 2019-03-14 |
| Movie | Junglee | Guruji | 2019-03-29 |
| Movie | Chicken Curry Law | Mutthu Swamy | 2019-08-09 |
| Movie | Hirkani | Naik | 2019-10-25 |
| Movie | Adhyaksha In America | Chaman Lal Sheth | 2019-10-10 |
| Series | The Verdict - State Vs Nanavati | Chandu Trivedi | 2019-09-30 |
| Movie | Dandupalya 3 | Krishna | 2018-02-02 |
| Movie | Buckasura | 2018-04-06 | |
| Movie | Aa Gaya Hero | 2017-03-17 | |
| Movie | Meri Beti Sunny Leone Banna Chaahti Hai | Father | 2017-06-02 |
| Movie | Team 5 | Salim Bhai | 2017-07-21 |
| Movie | Hanuman Da Damdaar | Vishrav (voice) | 2017-06-02 |
| Movie | Dandupalya 2 | 2017-07-14 | |
| Movie | Pulimurugan | Mariyappan | 2016-10-07 |
| Movie | Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka | 2016-12-02 | |
| Movie | 2 Countries | Patel Ji | 2015-12-25 |
| Movie | Bhaiyya Bhaiyya | Maoist leader | 2014-09-05 |
| Movie | Hawaa Hawaai | Harishchandra Waghmare | 2014-05-09 |
| Movie | Issaq | Baba | 2013-07-27 |
| Movie | Amen | Chevalier Pothachan | 2013-03-21 |
| Movie | Kamasutra 3D | 2013-08-17 | |
| Movie | John Day | Krishnan | 2013-09-05 |
| Movie | Jackpot | 2013-12-13 | |
| Movie | No. 66 Madhura Bus | Sanjayan | 2012-06-29 |
| Movie | Dandupalya | Krishna | 2012-06-29 |
| Movie | Zokkomon | 2011-04-02 | |
| Movie | Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap | Mac | 2011-07-01 |
| Movie | That Girl in Yellow Boots | Cameo | 2011-09-02 |
| Movie | My Friend Pinto | Don | 2011-10-14 |
| Movie | Khatta Meetha | Azad Bhagat | 2010-07-23 |
| Movie | Red Alert: The War Within | Raghavan | 2010-07-09 |
| Movie | Guzaarish | Neville D'Souza | 2010-11-16 |
| Movie | Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu" | 2010-11-19 | |
| Movie | Kaalo | Special Appearance | 2010-12-17 |
| Movie | Tera Kya Hoga Johnny | 2010-12-31 | |
| Movie | Ek Niranjan | Chidambaram | 2009-10-29 |
| Movie | Parallel Folds | Makarand | 2009-09-04 |
| Movie | A One Night Stand | Party Guest | 2009-12-31 |
| Movie | Jalsa | 2008-04-02 | |
| Movie | Krazzy 4 | 2008-04-11 | |
| Movie | Risk | Hari | 2007-01-18 |
| Movie | Darna Zaroori Hai | Rahul | 2006-04-28 |
| Movie | Yun Hota To Kya Hota | 2006-07-21 | |
| Movie | Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat | Manas Dutta | 2005-04-15 |
| Movie | Swades | Fakir | 2004-12-17 |
| Movie | Paisa Vasool | 2004-01-27 | |
| Movie | Hanan: An Assault on Faith | 2004-06-29 | |
| Movie | Market | Anthony Kaalia | 2003-09-12 |
| Movie | Chameli | 2003-12-31 | |
| Movie | Company | Narrator | 2002-04-15 |
| Movie | Lal Salaam | Rajayya | 2002-05-03 |
| Movie | Makdee | Kallu | 2002-11-22 |
| Movie | Road | Inderpal | 2002-09-27 |
| Movie | Jungle | Doraiswamy 'Madrasi' | 2000-07-14 |
| Movie | Ghaath | Happy Singh | 2000-12-01 |
| Movie | Sarfarosh | Shiva | 1999-04-30 |
| Movie | Satya | Advocate Chandrakant Mule | 1998-07-03 |
| Movie | Udaan | Masoombhai Dayachan | 1997-10-03 |
| Movie | Fareb | Burglar | 1996-06-28 |
| Movie | Naseem | Flag Waver | 1995-10-02 |
| Movie | Sir | 1993-07-09 | |
| Movie | Pehla Nasha | 1993-10-13 | |
| Movie | Bedardi | Gulla | 1993-11-12 |
| Movie | Prahaar | Shirley's brother | 1991-01-01 |
| Series | Circus | Kanti | 1989-01-01 |
| Movie | Don't Cry for Salim the Lame | Peera | 1989-05-29 |
| Movie | Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak | 1988-07-09 |