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.
116 acting credits · 3 directing credits
Acting · 116
C.I.D.
1998
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002
RRR
2022
Jaat
2025
Monkey Man
2024
Jailer
2023
Sarabhai vs Sarabhai
2004
Kishkindhapuri
2025
Liger
2022
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023
Swades
2004
Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit
2025
The Verdict - State Vs Nanavati
2019
Malang
2020
Bholaa
2023
Daaku Maharaaj
2025
Darna Zaroori Hai
2006
Guzaarish
2010
Sarfarosh
1999
Company
2002
Satya
1998
The Jengaburu Curse
2023
Junglee
2019
Shoorveer
2022
Ghatak
1996
Pehla Nasha
1993
12 “o” CLOCK
2021
Krazzy 4
2008
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
1988
Circus
1989
Sadak 2
2020
Romantic
2021
Makdee
2002
Khatta Meetha
2010
Ghaath
2000
Double iSmart
2024
Lal Salaam
2002
The Cobweb
2021
Prahaar
1991
Jungle
2000
Pulimurugan
2016
2 Countries
2015
Amen
2013
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap
2011
Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad
2024
Udaan
1997
Issaq
2013
Risk
2007
Road
2002
Jalsa
2008
Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan
2024
Spy
2023
Voice of Sathyanathan
2023
Ek Niranjan
2009
Paisa Vasool
2004
Chameli
2003
Zokkomon
2011
Yun Hota To Kya Hota
2006
Naseem
1995
My Dear Prime Minister
2019
That Girl in Yellow Boots
2011
Kaalo
2010
Team 5
2017
Bedardi
1993
Sir
1993
Red Alert: The War Within
2010
Tiragabadara Saami
2024
Kamasutra 3D
2013
Bombay Rose
2019
Hidimbha
2023
Bombhaat
2020
Chicken Curry Law
2019
My Friend Pinto
2011
Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"
2010
Market
2003
Tera Kya Hoga Johnny
2010
Rules Ranjann
2023
Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro
1989
Hawaa Hawaai
2014
Fareb
1996
A One Night Stand
2009
Dandupalya 3
2018
John Day
2013
Sayanna Varthakal
2022
Bhaiyya Bhaiyya
2014
Hanuman Da Damdaar
2017
Ajintha
2012
Aa Gaya Hero
2017
Daagdi Chawl 2
2022
Buckasura
2018
Jackpot
2013
Objection My God
2018
Meri Beti Sunny Leone Banna Chaahti Hai
2017
Hirkani
2019
Ella
—
Satarcha Salman
2023
Dandupalya
2012
Parallel Folds
2009
Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka
2016
Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat
2005
Hanan: An Assault on Faith
2004
Thaggedhe Le
2022
Lisaa
2019
PaniPuri
2024
Adhyaksha In America
2019
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
2007
Alyad Palyad
2024
Vavvaal
—
Abhinetri
2015
Sauda: The Deal
2005
Dandupalya 2
2017
No. 66 Madhura Bus
2012
Chatrapati Shashan
2019
Truckbhar Swapna
2018
The Eighth Color of Love
2022
Aamhi Jarange
2024
