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
- Jaat
- Daaku Maharaaj as Govind Gujjar
- Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit as Meera
- Kishkindhapuri
2024
- Monkey Man as Baba Shakti
- Double iSmart
- Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan as Skandhi
- Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad
- Tiragabadara Saami as Kondareddy
- PaniPuri
- Alyad Palyad
2023
- Voice of Sathyanathan as Saahi Bhai
- Jailer as Sikandar Singh
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part II as Chief Kalarmugar
- Bholaa as Prisoner
- Spy as RAW Chief Shastri
- Rules Ranjann
- Hidimbha as Vetty
- The Jengaburu Curse as Dr. Panigrahi
- Satarcha Salman as Arun
2022
- RRR as Peddanna
- Liger
- Sayanna Varthakal as Mangesh Pandey
- Thaggedhe Le
- Daagdi Chawl 2
- The Eighth Color of Love as Yashwant Chavan
- Shoorveer
2021
- Romantic as Samsung
- 12 “o” CLOCK
- The Cobweb
2019
- Bombay Rose as Mike (voice)
- Junglee as Guruji
- My Dear Prime Minister as Sainat
- Lisaa
- Adhyaksha In America as Chaman Lal Sheth
- The Verdict - State Vs Nanavati as Chandu Trivedi
- Chicken Curry Law as Mutthu Swamy
- Hirkani as Naik
- Chatrapati Shashan
2018
- Truckbhar Swapna as Raja
- Dandupalya 3 as Krishna
- Buckasura
- Objection My God
2017
- Aa Gaya Hero
- Hanuman Da Damdaar as Vishrav (voice)
- Team 5 as Salim Bhai
- Dandupalya 2
- Meri Beti Sunny Leone Banna Chaahti Hai as Father
2016
- Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka
- Pulimurugan as Mariyappan
2015
- 2 Countries as Patel Ji
- Abhinetri
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
- Zokkomon
- Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap as Mac
- My Friend Pinto as Don
- That Girl in Yellow Boots as Cameo
2010
- Khatta Meetha as Azad Bhagat
- Guzaarish as Neville D'Souza
- Kaalo as Special Appearance
- Tera Kya Hoga Johnny
- Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"
- Red Alert: The War Within as Raghavan
2009
- Ek Niranjan as Chidambaram
- Parallel Folds as Makarand
- A One Night Stand as Party Guest
2007
- Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro as Jojo
- Risk as Hari
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
- Paisa Vasool
2002
- Company as Narrator
- Lal Salaam as Rajayya
- Road as Inderpal
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself
- Makdee as Kallu
1999
- Sarfarosh as Shiva
1997
- Udaan as Masoombhai Dayachan
1996
- Fareb as Burglar
1995
- Naseem as Flag Waver
1993
- Sir
- Pehla Nasha
- Bedardi as Gulla
1991
- Prahaar as Shirley's brother
1989
- Don't Cry for Salim the Lame as Peera
- Circus as Kanti