Makrand Deshpande
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
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RRR
2022
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Monkey Man
2024
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Swades
2004
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Guzaarish
2010
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Jailer
2023
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Junglee
2019
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Sarfarosh
1999
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Company
2002
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Khatta Meetha
2010
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Satya
1998
Acting
2025
Daaku Maharaaj
as Govind Gujjar
2025
Jaat
2025
Kishkindhapuri
as Swamiji
2025
Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit
as Meera
2024
Tiragabadara Saami
as Kondareddy
2024
Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad
2024
Monkey Man
as Baba Shakti
2024
Double iSmart
2024
Alyad Palyad
2024
PaniPuri
2024
Aamhi Jarange
2023
Satarcha Salman
as Arun
2023
Bholaa
as Prisoner
2023
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
as Chief Kalarmugar
2023
Spy
as RAW Chief Shastri
2023
Hidimbha
as Vetty
2023
Jailer
as Sikandar Singh
2023
Rules Ranjann
2023
Voice of Sathyanathan
as Saahi Bhai
2023
The Jengaburu Curse
as Dr. Panigrahi
(7 episodes)
2022
RRR
as Peddanna
2022
Sayanna Varthakal
as Mangesh Pandey
2022
Thaggedhe Le
2022
The Eighth Color of Love
as Yashwant Chavan
2022
Daagdi Chawl 2
2022
Liger
2022
Shoorveer
2021
Romantic
as Samsung
2021
12 “o” CLOCK
2021
The Cobweb
2020
Malang
as Tony
2020
Sadak 2
as Guruji Gyaan Prakash
2020
Bombhaat
as Mad Scientist
2019
My Dear Prime Minister
as Sainat
2019
Lisaa
2019
Junglee
as Guruji
2019
Chicken Curry Law
as Mutthu Swamy
2019
Bombay Rose
as Mike (voice)
2019
Hirkani
as Naik
2019
Chatrapati Shashan
2019
Adhyaksha In America
as Chaman Lal Sheth
2019
The Verdict - State Vs Nanavati
as Chandu Trivedi
(10 episodes)
2018
Objection My God
2018
Dandupalya 3
as Krishna
2018
Buckasura
2018
Truckbhar Swapna
as Raja
2017
Aa Gaya Hero
2017
Team 5
as Salim Bhai
2017
Dandupalya 2
2017
Hanuman Da Damdaar
as Vishrav (voice)
2017
Meri Beti Sunny Leone Banna Chaahti Hai
as Father
2016
Pulimurugan
as Mariyappan
2016
Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka
2015
Abhinetri
2015
2 Countries
as Patel Ji
2014
Bhaiyya Bhaiyya
as Maoist leader
2014
Hawaa Hawaai
as Harishchandra Waghmare
2013
Amen
as Chevalier Pothachan
2013
John Day
as Krishnan
2013
Kamasutra 3D
2013
Jackpot
2013
Issaq
as Baba
2012
Ajintha
as Daulatya
2012
Dandupalya
as Krishna
2012
No. 66 Madhura Bus
as Sanjayan
2011
Zokkomon
2011
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap
as Mac
2011
My Friend Pinto
as Don
2011
That Girl in Yellow Boots
as Cameo
2010
Khatta Meetha
as Azad Bhagat
2010
Kaalo
as Special Appearance
2010
Red Alert: The War Within
as Raghavan
2010
Tera Kya Hoga Johnny
2010
Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"
2010
Guzaarish
as Neville D'Souza
2009
Parallel Folds
as Makarand
2009
A One Night Stand
as Party Guest
2009
Ek Niranjan
as Chidambaram
2008
Jalsa
as naxalite
2008
Krazzy 4
2007
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
as Jojo
2007
Risk
as Hari
2006
Yun Hota To Kya Hota
2006
Darna Zaroori Hai
as Rahul
2005
Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat
as Manas Dutta
2005
Sauda: The Deal
as Daya Sawant
2004
Hanan: An Assault on Faith
2004
Paisa Vasool
2004
Swades
as Fakir
2004
Sarabhai vs Sarabhai
as Sidharth Anirudh Prasad
(2 episodes)
2003
Chameli
2003
Market
as Anthony Kaalia
2002
Road
as Inderpal
2002
Makdee
as Kallu
2002
Company
as Narrator
2002
Lal Salaam
as Rajayya
2002
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
as Himself
(3 episodes)
2000
Jungle
as Doraiswamy 'Madrasi'
2000
Ghaath
as Happy Singh
1999
Sarfarosh
as Shiva
1998
Satya
as Advocate Chandrakant Mule
1997
Udaan
as Masoombhai Dayachan
1996
Fareb
as Burglar
1996
Ghatak
as Katya's Goon
1995
Naseem
as Flag Waver
1993
Bedardi
as Gulla
1993
Pehla Nasha
1993
Sir
1991
Prahaar
as Shirley's brother
1989
Don't Cry for Salim the Lame
as Peera
1989
Circus
as Kanti
(19 episodes)
1988
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
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Ella
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Vavvaal
Directing
2013
Sona Spa
Director
2010
Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"
Director
2004
Hanan: An Assault on Faith
Director
Writing
2013
Sona Spa
Writer
2010
Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"
Dialogue
2010
Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"
Story
2010
Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"
Screenplay
2004
Hanan: An Assault on Faith
Screenplay
2003
Supari
Lyricist
Sound
2003
Supari
Playback Singer