Makrand Deshpande
March 6, 1966 (60 years old) in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India
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
Credits
- 2025 · Kishkindhapuri as Swamiji
- 2025 · Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit as Meera
- 2025 · Jaat as
- 2025 · Daaku Maharaaj as Govind Gujjar
- 2024 · Monkey Man as Baba Shakti
- 2024 · Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad as
- 2023 · Jailer as Sikandar Singh
- 2023 · The Jengaburu Curse as Dr. Panigrahi
- 2023 · Spy as RAW Chief Shastri
- 2023 · Ponniyin Selvan: Part II as Chief Kalarmugar
- 2023 · Bholaa as Prisoner
- 2022 · Liger as Mallesh
- 2022 · Shoorveer as
- 2022 · RRR as Peddanna
- 2021 · Romantic as Samsung
- 2021 · The Cobweb as
- 2021 · 12 “o” CLOCK as
- 2020 · Sadak 2 as Guruji Gyaan Prakash
- 2020 · Malang as Tony
- 2019 · The Verdict - State Vs Nanavati as Chandu Trivedi
- 2019 · Bombay Rose as Mike (voice)
- 2019 · Junglee as Guruji
- 2019 · My Dear Prime Minister as Sainat
- 2018 · Dandupalya 3 as Krishna
- 2017 · Team 5 as Salim Bhai
- 2016 · Pulimurugan as Mariyappan
- 2014 · Hawaa Hawaai as Harishchandra Waghmare
- 2013 · Jackpot as
- 2013 · Amen as Chevalier Pothachan
- 2012 · Dandupalya as Krishna
- 2011 · That Girl in Yellow Boots as Cameo
- 2011 · Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap as Mac
- 2010 · Kaalo as Special Appearance
- 2010 · Guzaarish as Neville D'Souza
- 2010 · Khatta Meetha as Azad Bhagat
- 2010 · Red Alert: The War Within as Raghavan
- 2008 · Krazzy 4 as
- 2008 · Jalsa as naxalite
- 2007 · Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro as Jojo
- 2006 · Darna Zaroori Hai as Rahul
- 2004 · Swades as Fakir
- 2004 · Sarabhai vs Sarabhai as Sidharth Anirudh Prasad
- 2003 · Chameli as
- 2003 · Market as Anthony Kaalia
- 2002 · Makdee as Kallu
- 2002 · Road as Inderpal
- 2002 · Company as Narrator
- 2002 · Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself
- 2000 · Ghaath as Happy Singh
- 1999 · Sarfarosh as Shiva
- 1998 · Satya as Advocate Chandrakant Mule
- 1998 · C.I.D. as CR
- 1996 · Ghatak as Katya's Goon
- 1993 · Pehla Nasha as
- 1993 · Sir as
- 1991 · Prahaar as Shirley's brother
- 1989 · Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro as Peera
- 1989 · Circus as Kanti
- 1988 · Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak as
- Future · Vavvaal as
- 2027 · Police Company as
- 2026 · Mamachya Govyala Jauya as Pablo
- 2024 · PaniPuri as
- 2024 · Double iSmart as
- 2024 · Tiragabadara Saami as Kondareddy
- 2024 · Aamhi Jarange as
- 2024 · Alyad Palyad as
- 2024 · Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan as Skandhi
- 2023 · Rules Ranjann as
- 2023 · Hidimbha as Vetty
- 2023 · Voice of Sathyanathan as Saahi Bhai
- 2023 · Satarcha Salman as Arun
- 2022 · Thaggedhe Le as
- 2022 · Daagdi Chawl 2 as
- 2022 · Sayanna Varthakal as Mangesh Pandey
- 2022 · The Eighth Color of Love as Yashwant Chavan
- 2021 · Sir Sir Sarla as
- 2020 · Bombhaat as Mad Scientist
- 2019 · Hirkani as Naik
- 2019 · Adhyaksha In America as Chaman Lal Sheth
- 2019 · Chicken Curry Law as Mutthu Swamy
- 2019 · Lisaa as
- 2019 · Chatrapati Shashan as
- 2018 · Truckbhar Swapna as Raja
- 2018 · Buckasura as
- 2018 · Objection My God as
- 2017 · Dandupalya 2 as
- 2017 · Meri Beti Sunny Leone Banna Chaahti Hai as Father
- 2017 · Hanuman Da Damdaar as Vishrav (voice)
- 2017 · Aa Gaya Hero as
- 2016 · Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka as
- 2015 · 2 Countries as Patel Ji
- 2015 · Abhinetri as
- 2014 · Bhaiyya Bhaiyya as Maoist leader
- 2013 · John Day as Krishnan
- 2013 · Kamasutra 3D as
- 2013 · Issaq as Baba
- 2012 · No. 66 Madhura Bus as Sanjayan
- 2012 · Ajintha as Daulatya
- 2011 · My Friend Pinto as Don
- 2011 · Zokkomon as
- 2010 · Tera Kya Hoga Johnny as
- 2010 · Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu" as
- 2009 · A One Night Stand as Party Guest
- 2009 · Ek Niranjan as Chidambaram
- 2009 · Parallel Folds as Makarand
- 2007 · Risk as Hari
- 2006 · Yun Hota To Kya Hota as
- 2006 · Manoranjan: The Entertainment! as
- 2005 · Sauda: The Deal as Daya Sawant
- 2005 · Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat as Manas Dutta
- 2004 · Hanan: An Assault on Faith as
- 2004 · Paisa Vasool as
- 2002 · Lal Salaam as Rajayya
- 2000 · Jungle as Doraiswamy 'Madrasi'
- 1997 · Udaan as Masoombhai Dayachan
- 1996 · Fareb as Burglar
- 1993 · Bedardi as Gulla
- Future · Ella as
- 1995 · Naseem as Flag Waver