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
- 2024 · PaniPuri as
- 2024 · Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan as Skandhi
- 2024 · Monkey Man as Baba Shakti
- 2023 · Jailer as Sikandar Singh
- 2023 · Voice of Sathyanathan as Saahi Bhai
- 2023 · Ponniyin Selvan: Part II as Chief Kalarmugar
- 2023 · Bholaa as Prisoner
- 2022 · Thaggedhe Le as
- 2022 · The Eighth Color of Love as Yashwant Chavan
- 2022 · RRR as Peddanna
- 2021 · Romantic as Samsung
- 2021 · 12 “o” CLOCK as
- 2020 · Bombhaat as Mad Scientist
- 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 · Truckbhar Swapna as Raja
- 2018 · Objection My God as
- 2018 · Dandupalya 3 as Krishna
- 2017 · Team 5 as Salim Bhai
- 2017 · Dandupalya 2 as
- 2017 · Meri Beti Sunny Leone Banna Chaahti Hai as Father
- 2016 · Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka as
- 2016 · Pulimurugan as Mariyappan
- 2015 · 2 Countries as Patel Ji
- 2014 · Bhaiyya Bhaiyya as Maoist leader
- 2013 · Jackpot as
- 2013 · John Day as Krishnan
- 2013 · Issaq as Baba
- 2012 · Dandupalya as Krishna
- 2012 · No. 66 Madhura Bus as Sanjayan
- 2011 · My Friend Pinto as Don
- 2011 · Zokkomon as
- 2010 · Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu" as
- 2010 · Guzaarish as Neville D'Souza
- 2010 · Khatta Meetha as Azad Bhagat
- 2008 · Krazzy 4 as
- 2006 · Yun Hota To Kya Hota as
- 2004 · Swades as Fakir
- 2004 · Hanan: An Assault on Faith as
- 2004 · Sarabhai vs Sarabhai as Sidharth Anirudh Prasad
- 2003 · Chameli as
- 2003 · Market as Anthony Kaalia
- 2002 · Makdee as Kallu
- 2002 · Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself
- 2000 · Ghaath as Happy Singh
- 2000 · Jungle as Doraiswamy 'Madrasi'
- 1998 · CID as CR
- 1997 · Udaan as Masoombhai Dayachan
- 1993 · Sir as
- 1989 · Circus as Kanti
- Future · Ella as
- 2025 · Daaku Maharaaj as Govind Gujjar
- 2024 · Double iSmart as
- 2024 · Tiragabadara Saami as Kondareddy
- 2024 · Alyad Palyad as
- 2024 · Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad as
- 2023 · Rules Ranjann as
- 2023 · The Jengaburu Curse as Dr. Panigrahi
- 2023 · Hidimbha as Vetty
- 2023 · Spy as RAW Chief Shastri
- 2023 · Satarcha Salman as Arun
- 2022 · Liger as
- 2022 · Daagdi Chawl 2 as
- 2022 · Sayanna Varthakal as Mangesh Pandey
- 2022 · Shoorveer as
- 2021 · The Cobweb as
- 2020 · Sadak 2 as Guruji Gyaan Prakash
- 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 · Buckasura as
- 2017 · Hanuman Da Damdaar as Vishrav (voice)
- 2017 · Aa Gaya Hero as
- 2015 · Abhinetri as
- 2014 · Hawaa Hawaai as Harishchandra Waghmare
- 2013 · Kamasutra 3D as
- 2013 · Amen as Chevalier Pothachan
- 2012 · Ajintha as Daulatya
- 2011 · That Girl in Yellow Boots as Cameo
- 2011 · Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap as Mac
- 2010 · Tera Kya Hoga Johnny as
- 2010 · Kaalo as Special Appearance
- 2010 · Red Alert: The War Within as Raghavan
- 2009 · A One Night Stand as Party Guest
- 2009 · Ek Niranjan as Chidambaram
- 2009 · Parallel Folds as Makarand
- 2008 · Jalsa as naxalite
- 2007 · Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro as Jojo
- 2007 · Risk as Hari
- 2006 · Darna Zaroori Hai as Rahul
- 2005 · Sauda: The Deal as Daya Sawant
- 2005 · Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat as Manas Dutta
- 2004 · Paisa Vasool as
- 2002 · Road as Inderpal
- 2002 · Lal Salaam as Rajayya
- 2002 · Company as Narrator
- 1999 · Sarfarosh as Shiva
- 1998 · Satya as Advocate Chandrakant Mule
- 1996 · Fareb as Burglar
- 1995 · Naseem as Flag Waver
- 1993 · Bedardi as Gulla
- 1993 · Pehla Nasha as
- 1991 · Prahaar as Shirley's brother
- 1989 · Don't Cry for Salim the Lame as Peera
- 1988 · Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak as
- Future · Vavvaal as