Makrand Deshpande
March 6, 1966 (59 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 · Monkey Man as Baba Shakti
- 2023 · Jailer as Sikandar Singh
- 2023 · The Jengaburu Curse as Dr. Panigrahi
- 2023 · Ponniyin Selvan: Part II as Chief Kalarmugar
- 2023 · Bholaa as Prisoner
- 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 · 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
- 2015 · Abhinetri as
- 2014 · Hawaa Hawaai as Harishchandra Waghmare
- 2013 · Jackpot as
- 2011 · My Friend Pinto as Don
- 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
- 2009 · Ek Niranjan as Chidambaram
- 2008 · Krazzy 4 as
- 2008 · Jalsa as naxalite
- 2007 · Risk as Hari
- 2006 · Darna Zaroori Hai as Rahul
- 2004 · Swades as Fakir
- 2004 · Hanan: An Assault on Faith as
- 2004 · Sarabhai vs Sarabhai as Sidharth Anirudh Prasad
- 2003 · Chameli as
- 2002 · Road as Inderpal
- 2002 · Company as Narrator
- 2002 · Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself
- 2000 · Ghaath as Happy Singh
- 2000 · Jungle as Doraiswamy 'Madrasi'
- 1999 · Sarfarosh as Shiva
- 1998 · Satya as Advocate Chandrakant Mule
- 1998 · C.I.D. as CR
- 1996 · Ghatak as Katya's Goon
- 1996 · Fareb as Burglar
- 1993 · Pehla Nasha as
- 1991 · Prahaar as Shirley's brother
- 1989 · Circus as Kanti
- 1988 · Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak as
- Future · Ella as
- 2024 · Tiragabadara Saami as Kondareddy
- 2024 · Alyad Palyad as
- 2024 · Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan as Skandhi
- 2024 · Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad as
- 2023 · Rules Ranjann as
- 2023 · Hidimbha as Vetty
- 2023 · Voice of Sathyanathan as Saahi Bhai
- 2023 · Spy as RAW Chief Shastri
- 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
- 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 · Hanuman Da Damdaar as Vishrav (voice)
- 2017 · Meri Beti Sunny Leone Banna Chaahti Hai as Father
- 2017 · Aa Gaya Hero as
- 2016 · Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka as
- 2015 · 2 Countries as Patel Ji
- 2014 · Bhaiyya Bhaiyya as Maoist leader
- 2013 · John Day as Krishnan
- 2013 · Kamasutra 3D as
- 2013 · Issaq as Baba
- 2013 · Amen as Chevalier Pothachan
- 2012 · Dandupalya as Krishna
- 2012 · No. 66 Madhura Bus as Sanjayan
- 2012 · Ajintha as Daulatya
- 2011 · Zokkomon as
- 2010 · Tera Kya Hoga Johnny as
- 2010 · Kaalo as Special Appearance
- 2010 · Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu" as
- 2010 · Red Alert: The War Within as Raghavan
- 2009 · A One Night Stand as Party Guest
- 2009 · Parallel Folds as Makarand
- 2007 · Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro as Jojo
- 2006 · Yun Hota To Kya Hota as
- 2005 · Sauda: The Deal as Daya Sawant
- 2005 · Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat as Manas Dutta
- 2004 · Paisa Vasool as
- 2003 · Market as Anthony Kaalia
- 2002 · Makdee as Kallu
- 2002 · Lal Salaam as Rajayya
- 1997 · Udaan as Masoombhai Dayachan
- 1995 · Naseem as Flag Waver
- 1993 · Bedardi as Gulla
- 1993 · Sir as
- 1989 · Don't Cry for Salim the Lame as Peera
- Future · Vavvaal as