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