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:
- 88
- First Appeared:
- In the movie Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak 1988-07-09
- Latest Project:
- Movie Daaku Maharaaj 2025-01-12
Known For
Filmography
| Movie | Daaku Maharaaj | Govind Gujjar | 2025-01-12 |
| Movie | Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan | Skandhi | 2024-05-31 |
| Movie | Monkey Man | Baba Shakti | 2024-04-03 |
| Movie | Tiragabadara Saami | Kondareddy | 2024-08-02 |
| Movie | Ponniyin Selvan: Part II | Chief Kalarmugar | 2023-04-28 |
| Movie | Bholaa | Prisoner | 2023-03-30 |
| Movie | Satarcha Salman | Arun | 2023-03-03 |
| Movie | Voice of Sathyanathan | Saahi Bhai | 2023-07-14 |
| Movie | Spy | RAW Chief Shastri | 2023-06-29 |
| Movie | Rules Ranjann | 2023-10-06 | |
| Movie | Jailer | Sikandar Singh | 2023-08-10 |
| Series | The Jengaburu Curse | Dr. Panigrahi | 2023-08-09 |
| Movie | Hidimbha | Vetty | 2023-07-20 |
| Movie | RRR | Peddanna | 2022-03-24 |
| Movie | Sayanna Varthakal | Mangesh Pandey | 2022-08-05 |
| Movie | Liger | 2022-08-25 | |
| Movie | Ponniyin Selvan: Part I | Chief Kaalamugar | 2022-09-30 |
| Movie | Daagdi Chawl 2 | 2022-08-18 | |
| Movie | Romantic | Samsung | 2021-10-29 |
| Movie | Sadak 2 | Guruji Gyaan Prakash | 2020-10-28 |
| Movie | Malang | Tony | 2020-02-06 |
| Movie | Bombhaat | Mad Scientist | 2020-12-03 |
| Movie | My Dear Prime Minister | Sainat | 2019-03-14 |
| Movie | Chicken Curry Law | Mutthu Swamy | 2019-08-09 |
| Movie | Junglee | Guruji | 2019-03-29 |
| Series | The Verdict - State Vs Nanavati | Chandu Trivedi | 2019-09-30 |
| Movie | Adhyaksha In America | Chaman Lal Sheth | 2019-10-10 |
| Movie | Hirkani | Naik | 2019-10-25 |
| Movie | Dandupalya 3 | Krishna | 2018-02-02 |
| Movie | Truckbhar Swapna | Raja | 2018-08-24 |
| 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 | Jackpot | 2013-12-13 | |
| Movie | John Day | Krishnan | 2013-09-05 |
| 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 | Red Alert: The War Within | Raghavan | 2010-07-09 |
| Movie | Guzaarish | Neville D'Souza | 2010-11-16 |
| Movie | Khatta Meetha | Azad Bhagat | 2010-07-23 |
| Movie | Kaalo | Special Appearance | 2010-12-17 |
| Movie | Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu" | 2010-11-19 | |
| Movie | Parallel Folds | Makarand | 2009-09-04 |
| Movie | A One Night Stand | Party Guest | 2009-12-31 |
| Movie | Ek Niranjan | Chidambaram | 2009-10-29 |
| 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 | Paisa Vasool | 2004-01-27 | |
| Movie | Swades | Fakir | 2004-12-17 |
| 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 | Road | Inderpal | 2002-09-27 |
| Movie | Makdee | Kallu | 2002-11-22 |
| 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 | Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro | Peera | 1989-05-29 |
| Movie | Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak | 1988-07-09 |