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