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