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
| Birth Location | Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India |
|---|---|
| Born | 1966-03-06 |
Movies
Monkey Man
as Baba Shakti
2024
2023
Jailer
as Sikandar Singh
2023
Hidimbha
as Vetty
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
2023
Satarcha Salman
as Arun
2023
2022
2022
2022
Sayanna Varthakal
as Mangesh Pandey
2022
The Eighth Color of Love
as Yashwant Chavan
2022
RRR
as Peddanna
2022
Romantic
as Samsung
2021
2021
Bombhaat
as Mad Scientist
2020
Sadak 2
as Guruji Gyaan Prakash
2020
Malang
as Tony
2020
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
2019
Junglee
as Guruji
2019
2019
Mere Pyare Prime Minister
as Sainat
2019
Truckbhar Swapna
as Raja
2018
2018
2018
Dandupalya 3
as Krishna
2018
Team 5
as Salim Bhai
2017
2017
Meri Beti Sunny Leone Banna Chaahti Hai
as Father
2017
Hanuman Da Damdaar
as Vishrav (voice)
2017
2017
Pulimurugan
as Mariyappan
2016
2 Countries
as Patel Ji
2015
2015
Bhaiyya Bhaiyya
as Maoist leader
2014
Hawaa Hawaai
as Harishchandra Waghmare
2014
2013
John Day
as Krishnan
2013
2013
Issaq
as Baba
2013
Amen
as Chevalier Pothachan
2013
No. 66 Madhura Bus
as Sanjayan
2012
Dandupalya
as Krishna
2012
My Friend Pinto
as Don
2011
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap
as Mac
2011
2011
2010
Kaalo
as Special Appearance
2010
Guzaarish
as Neville D'Souza
2010
That Girl in Yellow Boots
as Cameo
2010
Khatta Meetha
as Azad Bhagat
2010
Red Alert: The War Within
as Raghavan
2010
A One Night Stand
as Party Guest
2009
Ek Niranjan
as Chidambaram
2009
Parallel Folds
as Makarand
2009
2008
2008
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
as Jojo
2007
Risk
as Hari
2007
2006
Darna Zaroori Hai
as Rahul
2006
Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat
as Manas Dutta
2005
Swades
as Fakir
2004
2004
2003
Market
as Anthony Kaalia
2003
Makdee
as Kallu
2002
2002
Lal Salaam
as Rajayya
2002
Ghaath
as Happy Singh
2000
Jungle
as Doraiswamy 'Madrasi'
2000
Sarfarosh
as Shiva
1999
Satya
as Advocate Chandrakant Mule
1998
Udaan
as Masoombhai Dayachan
1997
Fareb
as Burglar
1996
Naseem
as Flag Waver
1995
Bedardi
as Gulla
1993
1993
1993
Prahaar
as Shirley's brother
1991
Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro
as Peera
1989
Movies
Sona Spa
Writer
2013
Sona Spa
Director
2013
Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"
Dialogue
2010
2010
Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"
Screenplay
2010
Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"
Director
2010
Hanan: An Assault on Faith
Screenplay
2004
Hanan: An Assault on Faith
Director
2004
Supari
Lyricist
2003
Supari
Playback Singer
2003