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