Makrand Deshpande
Acting
Biography
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Makrand Deshpande
Filmography
Acting (111)
2026
Mamachya Govyala Jauyaas Pablo
2025
Kishkindhapurias Swamiji
6.1
2025
6.1
2025
6.3
2025
Daaku Maharaajas Govind Gujjar
5.5
2024
4.0
2024
3.6
2024
Tiragabadara Saamias Kondareddy
3.0
2024
2024
2024
Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaanas Skandhi
2024
Monkey Manas Baba Shakti
6.9
2023
5.0
2023
Jaileras Sikandar Singh
6.5
2023
Hidimbhaas Vetty
6.4
2023
Voice of Sathyanathanas Saahi Bhai
6.5
2023
Spyas RAW Chief Shastri
5.0
2023
Ponniyin Selvan: Part IIas Chief Kalarmugar
6.2
2023
Bholaaas Prisoner
5.9
2023
Satarcha Salmanas Arun
2022
7.0
2022
4.2
2022
7.0
2022
Sayanna Varthakalas Mangesh Pandey
5.3
2022
The Eighth Color of Loveas Yashwant Chavan
2022
RRRas Peddanna
7.7
2021
Romanticas Samsung
4.9
2021
2021
3.0
2020
Bombhaatas Mad Scientist
6.0
2020
Sadak 2as Guruji Gyaan Prakash
4.2
2020
Malangas Tony
7.0
2019
Hirkanias Naik
6.5
2019
Adhyaksha In Americaas Chaman Lal Sheth
2019
Bombay Roseas Mike (voice)
6.6
2019
Chicken Curry Lawas Mutthu Swamy
2019
6.0
2019
Jungleeas Guruji
6.8
2019
My Dear Prime Ministeras Sainat
6.5
2018
Truckbhar Swapnaas Raja
10.0
2018
4.0
2018
2018
Dandupalya 3as Krishna
2017
Team 5as Salim Bhai
1.0
2017
10.0
2017
Hanuman Da Damdaaras Vishrav (voice)
5.2
2017
2.7
2017
5.9
2016
Pulimuruganas Mariyappan
6.2
2015
2 Countriesas Patel Ji
6.8
2015
2014
Bhaiyya Bhaiyyaas Maoist leader
3.7
2014
Hawaa Hawaaias Harishchandra Waghmare
7.3
2013
2.9
2013
John Dayas Krishnan
5.3
2013
5.2
2013
Issaqas Baba
4.8
2013
Amenas Chevalier Pothachan
7.5
2012
Dandupalyaas Krishna
7.0
2012
No. 66 Madhura Busas Sanjayan
2.0
2012
Ajinthaas Daulatya
2011
My Friend Pintoas Don
5.7
2011
That Girl in Yellow Bootsas Cameo
5.8
2011
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baapas Mac
4.9
2011
4.7
1.0
2010
Kaaloas Special Appearance
4.8
2010
Guzaarishas Neville D'Souza
7.3
2010
Khatta Meethaas Azad Bhagat
5.9
2010
Red Alert: The War Withinas Raghavan
4.4
2009
A One Night Standas Party Guest
6.0
2009
Ek Niranjanas Chidambaram
5.1
2009
Parallel Foldsas Makarand
2008
4.9
2008
Jalsaas naxalite
7.0
2007
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaroas Jojo
2007
Riskas Hari
5.0
6.7
2006
Darna Zaroori Haias Rahul
5.3
2005
Sauda: The Dealas Daya Sawant
2005
Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raatas Manas Dutta
6.0
2004
Swadesas Fakir
7.3
8.0
2004
9.0
2003
5.8
2003
Marketas Anthony Kaalia
7.0
2002
Makdeeas Kallu
6.8
2002
Roadas Inderpal
5.4
2002
Lal Salaamas Rajayya
8.0
2002
Companyas Narrator
7.0
2000
Ghaathas Happy Singh
9.0
2000
Jungleas Doraiswamy 'Madrasi'
6.4
1999
Sarfaroshas Shiva
6.8
1998
Satyaas Advocate Chandrakant Mule
7.2
1997
Udaanas Masoombhai Dayachan
6.8
1996
Ghatakas Katya's Goon
7.6
1996
Farebas Burglar
4.3
1995
Naseemas Flag Waver
7.0
1993
Bedardias Gulla
5.7
1993
6.0
1993
6.4
1991
Prahaaras Shirley's brother
7.1
1989
Salim Langde Pe Mat Roas Peera
6.2
6.8
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Production & Directing (12)
2021
Sir Sir SarlaScreenplay
2021
Sir Sir SarlaDirector
2013
Sona SpaDirector
2.6
2013
Sona SpaWriter
2.6
2010
2010
2010
Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"Screenplay
2010
2004
Hanan: An Assault on FaithDirector
8.0
2004
Hanan: An Assault on FaithScreenplay
8.0
2003
SupariPlayback Singer
3.8
2003
SupariLyricist
3.8