Makrand Deshpande
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
C.I.D.
CR
1998
Film
RRR
Peddanna
2022
Film
Monkey Man
Baba Shakti
2024
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself
2002
Series
Sarabhai vs Sarabhai
Sidharth Anirudh Prasad
2004
Film
Jaat
2025
Film
Jailer
Sikandar Singh
2023
Film
Swades
Fakir
2004
Film
Romantic
Samsung
2021
Series
The Jengaburu Curse
Dr. Panigrahi
2023
Film
Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit
Meera
2025
Series
Shoorveer
2022
Film
Thaggedhe Le
2022
Film
Junglee
Guruji
2019
Series
Circus
Kanti
1989
Film
Bholaa
Prisoner
2023
Film
Liger
2022
Film
Lisaa
2019
Series
The Verdict - State Vs Nanavati
Chandu Trivedi
2019
Film
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Chief Kalarmugar
2023
Film
Dandupalya 3
Krishna
2018
Film
Dandupalya
Krishna
2012
Film
Kishkindhapuri
Swamiji
2025
Film
Mamachya Govyala Jauya
Pablo
2026
Film
Daaku Maharaaj
Govind Gujjar
2025
Series
The Cobweb
2021
Film
Guzaarish
Neville D'Souza
2010
Film
Ghatak
Katya's Goon
1996
Film
Sarfarosh
Shiva
1999
Film
Hawaa Hawaai
Harishchandra Waghmare
2014
Film
Khatta Meetha
Azad Bhagat
2010
Film
Dandupalya 2
2017
Film
Pehla Nasha
1993
Film
Company
Narrator
2002
Film
Team 5
Salim Bhai
2017
Film
Makdee
Kallu
2002
Film
Sir
1993
Film
Satya
Advocate Chandrakant Mule
1998
Film
Alyad Palyad
2024
Film
Darna Zaroori Hai
Rahul
2006
Film
Chameli
2003
Film
Krazzy 4
2008
Film
Malang
Tony
2020
Film
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
1988
Film
Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro
Peera
1989
Film
Pulimurugan
Mariyappan
2016
Film
Kaalo
Special Appearance
2010
Film
Risk
Hari
2007
Film
Yun Hota To Kya Hota
2006
Film
My Dear Prime Minister
Sainat
2019
Film
Double iSmart
2024
Film
Amen
Chevalier Pothachan
2013
Film
Spy
RAW Chief Shastri
2023
Film
That Girl in Yellow Boots
Cameo
2011
Film
PaniPuri
2024
Film
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap
Mac
2011
Film
Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad
2024
Film
Sadak 2
Guruji Gyaan Prakash
2020
Film
Red Alert: The War Within
Raghavan
2010
Film
Road
Inderpal
2002
Film
Ek Niranjan
Chidambaram
2009
Film
Meri Beti Sunny Leone Banna Chaahti Hai
Father
2017
Film
Jackpot
2013
Film
12 “o” CLOCK
2021
Film
2 Countries
Patel Ji
2015
Film
The Eighth Color of Love
Yashwant Chavan
2022
Film
Bombay Rose
Mike (voice)
2019
Film
Bhaiyya Bhaiyya
Maoist leader
2014
Film
Vavvaal
Film
Zokkomon
2011
Film
Issaq
Baba
2013
Film
Hidimbha
Vetty
2023
Film
My Friend Pinto
Don
2011
Film
Jalsa
naxalite
2008
Film
Aamhi Jarange
2024
Film
Ghaath
Happy Singh
2000
Film
Hanuman Da Damdaar
Vishrav (voice)
2017
Film
Jungle
Doraiswamy 'Madrasi'
2000
Film
Bedardi
Gulla
1993
Film
Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan
Skandhi
2024
Film
Voice of Sathyanathan
Saahi Bhai
2023
Police Company
Film
Aa Gaya Hero
2017
Film
Chicken Curry Law
Mutthu Swamy
2019
Film
Udaan
Masoombhai Dayachan
1997
Film
Hanan: An Assault on Faith
2004
Film
Daagdi Chawl 2
2022
Film
Market
Anthony Kaalia
2003
Film
Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat
Manas Dutta
2005
Film
Sayanna Varthakal
Mangesh Pandey
2022
Film
Abhinetri
2015
Film
Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"
2010
Film
Rules Ranjann
2023
Film
Kel Hisoblashamiz
2004
Film
Prahaar
Shirley's brother
1991
Film
Naseem
Flag Waver
1995
Film
Lal Salaam
Rajayya
2002
Film
Buckasura
2018
Film
Tera Kya Hoga Johnny
2010
Film
Sir Sir Sarla
2021
Film
Parallel Folds
Makarand
2009
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
Jojo
2007
Film
Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka
2016
Film
John Day
Krishnan
2013
Film
Fareb
Burglar
1996
Film
Hirkani
Naik
2019
Film
A One Night Stand
Party Guest
2009
Film
Sauda: The Deal
Daya Sawant
2005
Film
Bombhaat
Mad Scientist
2020
Film
Ella
Film
No. 66 Madhura Bus
Sanjayan
2012
Film
Ajintha
Daulatya
2012
Film
Tiragabadara Saami
Kondareddy
2024
Truckbhar Swapna
Raja
2018
Film
Chatrapati Shashan
2019
Film
Adhyaksha In America
Chaman Lal Sheth
2019
Film
Objection My God
2018
Film
Satarcha Salman
Arun
2023
Film
Kamasutra 3D
2013