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
Monkey Man (2024)
as Baba Shakti
Jailer (2023)
as Sikandar Singh
Jaat (2025)
Actor
Daaku Maharaaj (2025)
as Govind Gujjar
Junglee (2019)
as Guruji
Chameli (2003)
Actor
Swades (2004)
as Fakir
Police Company (2027)
Actor
Darna Zaroori Hai (2006)
as Rahul
Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro (1989)
as Peera
Bholaa (2023)
as Prisoner
Company (2002)
as Narrator
Ghaath (2000)
as Happy Singh
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)
as Chief Kalarmugar
Ghatak (1996)
as Katya's Goon
Romantic (2021)
as Samsung
Pulimurugan (2016)
as Mariyappan
Liger (2022)
as Mallesh
Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit (2025)
as Meera
Kishkindhapuri (2025)
as Swamiji
Lisaa (2019)
Actor
Hanan: An Assault on Faith (2004)
Actor
Guzaarish (2010)
as Neville D'Souza
Khatta Meetha (2010)
as Azad Bhagat
Sarfarosh (1999)
as Shiva
12 “o” CLOCK (2021)
Actor
Dandupalya 3 (2018)
as Krishna
Malang (2020)
as Tony
Satya (1998)
as Advocate Chandrakant Mule
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap (2011)
as Mac
Thaggedhe Le (2022)
Actor
Dandupalya (2012)
as Krishna
Hawaa Hawaai (2014)
as Harishchandra Waghmare
Krazzy 4 (2008)
Actor
Jalsa (2008)
as naxalite
Team 5 (2017)
as Salim Bhai
Jackpot (2013)
Actor
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988)
Actor
Pehla Nasha (1993)
Actor
That Girl in Yellow Boots (2011)
as Cameo
Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu" (2010)
Actor
Ella (—)
Actor
Hirkani (2019)
as Naik
Sadak 2 (2020)
as Guruji Gyaan Prakash
Ek Niranjan (2009)
as Chidambaram
PaniPuri (2024)
Actor
Mamachya Govyala Jauya (2026)
as Pablo
2 Countries (2015)
as Patel Ji
Bombay Rose (2019)
as Mike (voice)
Vavvaal (—)
Actor
Aamhi Jarange (2024)
Actor
Double iSmart (2024)
Actor
My Friend Pinto (2011)
as Don
Meri Beti Sunny Leone Banna Chaahti Hai (2017)
as Father
Amen (2013)
as Chevalier Pothachan
Dandupalya 2 (2017)
Actor
Hanuman Da Damdaar (2017)
as Vishrav (voice)
Sir (1993)
Actor
Yun Hota To Kya Hota (2006)
Actor
Bedardi (1993)
as Gulla
Rules Ranjann (2023)
Actor
Abhinetri (2015)
Actor
Prahaar (1991)
as Shirley's brother
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (2007)
as Jojo
Objection My God (2018)
Actor
Zokkomon (2011)
Actor
Risk (2007)
as Hari
Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan (2024)
as Skandhi
Kaalo (2010)
as Special Appearance
Sir Sir Sarla (2021)
Actor
Spy (2023)
as RAW Chief Shastri
Red Alert: The War Within (2010)
as Raghavan
Road (2002)
as Inderpal
Lal Salaam (2002)
as Rajayya
Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad (2024)
Actor
My Dear Prime Minister (2019)
as Sainat
Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat (2005)
as Manas Dutta
John Day (2013)
as Krishnan
Makdee (2002)
as Kallu
Issaq (2013)
as Baba
Udaan (1997)
as Masoombhai Dayachan
A One Night Stand (2009)
as Party Guest
Jungle (2000)
as Doraiswamy 'Madrasi'
Chatrapati Shashan (2019)
Actor
Alyad Palyad (2024)
Actor
Voice of Sathyanathan (2023)
as Saahi Bhai
Daagdi Chawl 2 (2022)
Actor
Paisa Vasool (2004)
Actor
Naseem (1995)
as Flag Waver
Bombhaat (2020)
as Mad Scientist
Chicken Curry Law (2019)
as Mutthu Swamy
The Eighth Color of Love (2022)
as Yashwant Chavan
Sayanna Varthakal (2022)
as Mangesh Pandey
Bhaiyya Bhaiyya (2014)
as Maoist leader
Tera Kya Hoga Johnny (2010)
Actor
Buckasura (2018)
Actor
Parallel Folds (2009)
as Makarand
Tiragabadara Saami (2024)
as Kondareddy
Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka (2016)
Actor
Market (2003)
as Anthony Kaalia
Adhyaksha In America (2019)
as Chaman Lal Sheth
Truckbhar Swapna (2018)
as Raja
Hidimbha (2023)
as Vetty
Fareb (1996)
as Burglar
Sauda: The Deal (2005)
as Daya Sawant
Ajintha (2012)
as Daulatya
Aa Gaya Hero (2017)
Actor
No. 66 Madhura Bus (2012)
as Sanjayan
Satarcha Salman (2023)
as Arun
Kamasutra 3D (2013)
Actor