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 · PaniPuri as
- 2024 · Double iSmart as
- 2024 · Aamhi Jarange as
- 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 · Voice of Sathyanathan as Saahi Bhai
- 2023 · Spy as RAW Chief Shastri
- 2023 · Ponniyin Selvan: Part II as Chief Kalarmugar
- 2023 · Bholaa as Prisoner
- 2022 · Thaggedhe Le as
- 2022 · Liger as
- 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 · Lisaa as
- 2019 · Junglee as Guruji
- 2019 · My Dear Prime Minister as Sainat
- 2018 · Dandupalya 3 as Krishna
- 2016 · Pulimurugan as Mariyappan
- 2014 · Hawaa Hawaai as Harishchandra Waghmare
- 2013 · Jackpot as
- 2013 · Amen as Chevalier Pothachan
- 2011 · That Girl in Yellow Boots as Cameo
- 2011 · Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap as Mac
- 2010 · Guzaarish as Neville D'Souza
- 2010 · Khatta Meetha as Azad Bhagat
- 2010 · Red Alert: The War Within as Raghavan
- 2009 · A One Night Stand as Party Guest
- 2008 · Krazzy 4 as
- 2008 · Jalsa as naxalite
- 2006 · Darna Zaroori Hai as Rahul
- 2005 · Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat as Manas Dutta
- 2004 · Swades as Fakir
- 2004 · Sarabhai vs Sarabhai as Sidharth Anirudh Prasad
- 2003 · Chameli as
- 2002 · Company as Narrator
- 2002 · Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself
- 1998 · C.I.D. as CR
- 1996 · Ghatak as Katya's Goon
- Future · Police Company as
- 2000 · Jungle as Doraiswamy 'Madrasi'
- 1999 · Sarfarosh as Shiva
- 1998 · Satya as Advocate Chandrakant Mule
- 1993 · Pehla Nasha as
- 1989 · Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro as Peera
- 1989 · Circus as Kanti
- Future · Ella as
- Future · Vavvaal as
- 2026 · Mamachya Govyala Jauya as Pablo
- 2024 · Tiragabadara Saami as Kondareddy
- 2024 · Alyad Palyad as
- 2024 · Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan as Skandhi
- 2023 · Rules Ranjann as
- 2023 · Hidimbha as Vetty
- 2023 · Satarcha Salman as Arun
- 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 · Bombay Rose as Mike (voice)
- 2019 · Chicken Curry Law as Mutthu Swamy
- 2019 · Chatrapati Shashan as
- 2018 · Truckbhar Swapna as Raja
- 2018 · Buckasura as
- 2018 · Objection My God as
- 2017 · Team 5 as Salim Bhai
- 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 · Dandupalya as Krishna
- 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 · Kaalo as Special Appearance
- 2010 · Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu" as
- 2009 · Ek Niranjan as Chidambaram
- 2009 · Parallel Folds as Makarand
- 2007 · Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro as Jojo
- 2007 · Risk as Hari
- 2006 · Yun Hota To Kya Hota as
- 2005 · Sauda: The Deal as Daya Sawant
- 2004 · Hanan: An Assault on Faith as
- 2004 · Paisa Vasool as
- 2003 · Market as Anthony Kaalia
- 2002 · Makdee as Kallu
- 2002 · Road as Inderpal
- 2002 · Lal Salaam as Rajayya
- 2000 · Ghaath as Happy Singh
- 1997 · Udaan as Masoombhai Dayachan
- 1996 · Fareb as Burglar
- 1995 · Naseem as Flag Waver
- 1993 · Bedardi as Gulla
- 1993 · Sir as
- 1991 · Prahaar as Shirley's brother
- 1988 · Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak as