Makrand Deshpande
Born: 1966-03-06 in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2025
- Kishkindhapuri as Swamiji
- Jaat
- Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit as Meera
- Daaku Maharaaj as Govind Gujjar
2024
- Monkey Man as Baba Shakti
- Aamhi Jarange
- Alyad Palyad
- Double iSmart
- PaniPuri
- Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan as Skandhi
- Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad
- Tiragabadara Saami as Kondareddy
2023
- The Jengaburu Curse as Dr. Panigrahi
- Jailer as Sikandar Singh
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part II as Chief Kalarmugar
- Bholaa as Prisoner
- Voice of Sathyanathan as Saahi Bhai
- Spy as RAW Chief Shastri
- Rules Ranjann
- Hidimbha as Vetty
- Satarcha Salman as Arun
2022
- RRR as Peddanna
- Thaggedhe Le
- The Eighth Color of Love as Yashwant Chavan
- Shoorveer
- Liger
- Daagdi Chawl 2
- Sayanna Varthakal as Mangesh Pandey
2021
- Romantic as Samsung
- The Cobweb
- 12 “o” CLOCK
2019
- Lisaa
- The Verdict - State Vs Nanavati as Chandu Trivedi
- Junglee as Guruji
- Hirkani as Naik
- Chatrapati Shashan
- My Dear Prime Minister as Sainat
- Bombay Rose as Mike (voice)
- Adhyaksha In America as Chaman Lal Sheth
- Chicken Curry Law as Mutthu Swamy
2018
- Dandupalya 3 as Krishna
- Objection My God
- Truckbhar Swapna as Raja
- Buckasura
2017
- Dandupalya 2
- Team 5 as Salim Bhai
- Meri Beti Sunny Leone Banna Chaahti Hai as Father
- Aa Gaya Hero
- Hanuman Da Damdaar as Vishrav (voice)
2016
- Pulimurugan as Mariyappan
- Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka
2015
- Abhinetri
- 2 Countries as Patel Ji
2014
- Hawaa Hawaai as Harishchandra Waghmare
- Bhaiyya Bhaiyya as Maoist leader
2013
2012
- Dandupalya as Krishna
- Ajintha as Daulatya
- No. 66 Madhura Bus as Sanjayan
2011
- My Friend Pinto as Don
- Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap as Mac
- That Girl in Yellow Boots as Cameo
- Zokkomon
2010
- Khatta Meetha as Azad Bhagat
- Guzaarish as Neville D'Souza
- Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"
- Kaalo as Special Appearance
- Tera Kya Hoga Johnny
- Red Alert: The War Within as Raghavan
2009
- Ek Niranjan as Chidambaram
- A One Night Stand as Party Guest
- Parallel Folds as Makarand
2007
- Risk as Hari
- Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro as Jojo
2006
- Darna Zaroori Hai as Rahul
- Yun Hota To Kya Hota
2005
- Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat as Manas Dutta
- Sauda: The Deal as Daya Sawant
2004
- Sarabhai vs Sarabhai as Sidharth Anirudh Prasad
- Swades as Fakir
- Hanan: An Assault on Faith
- Kel Hisoblashamiz
2002
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself
- Makdee as Kallu
- Company as Narrator
- Road as Inderpal
- Lal Salaam as Rajayya
1999
- Sarfarosh as Shiva
1997
- Udaan as Masoombhai Dayachan
1995
- Naseem as Flag Waver
1993
- Sir
- Pehla Nasha
- Bedardi as Gulla
1991
- Prahaar as Shirley's brother
1989
- Circus as Kanti
- Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro as Peera