Makarand Deshpande

Makarand Deshpande(born 6 March 1966) is an Indian actor, writer, and director inHindi,Kannada,Marathi,Telugu,Malayalam,Tamil cinema,and Indian theatre. He is often seen in supporting and pivotal roles in films likeJungle,Sarfarosh,Swades,Makdee,Satya,Bbuddah... Hoga Terra BaapandDarna Zaroori Haiwhere he plays drunkard, wayfarer, and comic roles. He has directed five films.

Makarand Deshpande
Makarand Deshpande at Zee Marathi TV serial 'Kesari' launch
Born	(1966-03-06)6 March 1966 Dahanu,Maharashtra,India
Occupations	actor director writer producer

His contribution to the theatre includes over 50 short plays and 40 full-length plays, includingSir Sir Sirla,Joke,Maa In Transit,Krishna Kidding,andShakepearcha Mhatara.His recent play,Patni,withNiladri Kumarhas been a hit across the country. His work in theatre started in 1990 at Prithvi Theatre with support from Sanjana Kapoor. He started Ansh Theatre Group in the year 1993, along withKay Kay Menon,who remains one of the pillars of the group.

Deshpande is known for his role in the Kannada-language film seriesDandupalya.

He made his English-language debut in the 2024 filmMonkey Man,directed byDev Patel.

Television

• Circus(1989)
• Devtaas Suraj (1996)
• Filmi Chakkaras Papa Natekar (1994)
• Waqt Ki Raftaar
• Sailaab
• Sarabhai vs Sarabhai(season 1- guest appearance)
• Asmitaas Deshmukh Saheb (2014) (Guest Appearance - Ep 97)
• Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thias Vijay Saxena
• Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gatha(2018) (Betaal)
• Maharashtracha Superstar2as Judge

Television

Year	Title	Role	Platform	Notes
2017	Inside Edge	Mukund Pansare	Amazon Prime Video
2019	Modi: Journey of a Common Man	Laxman Inamdar / Vakil Sahab	Eros Now
	The Verdict – State vs Nanavati	Public Prosecutor Chandu Trivedi	ALTBalajiandZEE5
2020	Hundred	Satyendra Ahir aka sattu uncle	Hotstar
2022	Shoorveer	Milind Phanse	Hotstar
2022	The Fame Game	Harilal	Netflix
2023	The Jengaburu Curse	Dr. Panigrahi	SonyLIV

Filmography

Director

• Danav(2003)
• Hanan(2004)
• Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"(2010)
• Sona Spa(2013)
• Saturday Sunday(Marathi) (2014)

Actor

Hindi

• Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak(1988) (as Mac Deshpanday) as Baba
• Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro(1989) as Peera
• Prahaar: The Final Attack(1991) as Shirley's brother
• Anth(1994) as Kali
• Sir(1993) as Mak
• Bedardi(1993) as Gulla,Goon
• Pehla Nasha(1993)
• Jazbaat (1994 film)as Babban
• Naajayaz(1995) as Street Singer
• Naseem(1995)
• Fareb(1996)
• Ghatak: Lethal(1996) as Punk (repeatedly slapped by Kashi)
• Udaan(1997) (as Makarand Deshpande) as Masoombhai Dayachan
• Satya(1998) (as Makarand Deshpande) as Advocate Chandrakant Mule
• Sarfarosh(1999) as Shiva
• Jungle(2000) as Dorai Swamy
• Ghaath(2000) as Happy Singh
• Ek Aur Visphot(2002) as Mun. Comm. Omkar Manav
• Company(2002) as Narrator
• Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai(2002) (as Makrandh Deshpandey) as Bhiku
• Lal Salaam(2002) as Rajayya
• Road(2002) as Inderpal, Truck driver
• Makdee(2002) as Kallu, the village butcher
• Market(2003) as Anthony Kaalia
• Chameli(2003) as Taxi driver
• Hanan(2004) as Surya
• Paisa Vasool(2004)
• Ek Se Badhkar Ek(2004) as Krishnamurthy
• Swades(2004) as Fakir
• Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat(2005) as Manas Dutta
• Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena(2005) as Poker Player
• Darna Zaroori Hai(2006) as Rahul
• Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota(2006)
• Guzaarish(2010)
• Khatta Meeta(2010)
• That Girl in Yellow Boots(2010) as Post Master
• Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap(2011)
• My Friend Pinto(2011) as Don
• Kalpvriksh(2012)
• Jackpot(2013)
• Issaq(2013)
• Aa Gaya Hero(2017)
• Hawaa Hawaai(2014)
• Mogali Puvvu(2015)
• Pratichhaya(2016)
• Meri Beti Sunny Leone Banna Chaahti Hai(2017) as Father
• Fukrey Returns(2017) as Father of the main character
• The Wishing Tree(2017) as Sadho
• Hanuman: Da' Damdaar(2017) as Voice of Vishrav
• Game of Ayodhya(2017)
• Mere Pyare Prime Minister(2019)
• Junglee(2019)
• Chicken Curry Law(2019)
• Bombay Rose(2019)
• Malang(2020) as Tony
• Sadak 2(2020) as Gyaan Prakash aka Guruji
• Liger(2021)
• 12 'O' Clock(2021) as Rao
• Shoorveer(2022)
• Bholaa(2023)
• Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan(2024) as Skhandi

Marathi

• Ek Ratra Mantarleli(1989)
• Rita(2009)
• Samaantar(2009)
• Ajintha(2012)
• Panhala(2015)
• Dagadi Chawl(2015)
• Mazhi Tapasya(2016) Baburao
• Truckbhar Swapna(2018)
• Chatrapati Shasan(2019)
• Aathva Rang Premacha(2021)
• Daagadi Chawl 2(2022)
• Satarcha Salman(2023) as Arun Kalbhor
• Alyad Palyad(2024)
• Amhi Jarange(2024)
• Panipuri (2024)

Malayalam

• No. 66 Madhura Bus(2012)
• Amen(2013) as Shevaliyar Pothachan
• Bhaiyya Bhaiyya(2014) as Maoist Leader
• Two Countries(2015) as Patelkar Ji
• Pulimurugan(2016) as Ramaiyya
• Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka(2016)
• Team 5(2017)
• Sayanna Varthakal(2022)
• Voice of Sathyanathan(2023) as Saahi Bhai

Telugu

• Jalsa(2008) as Naxalite
• Ek Niranjan(2009) as Chidambaram
• Bombhaat(2020) as Mad Scientist
• Liger(2022) as Mallesh
• Romantic(2021) as Samsun
• RRR(2022) as Peddayya
• Thaggedele(2022) as Krishna
• Spy(2023) asRAWChief Sastry
• Hidimba(2023)
• Rules Ranjann(2023)
• Razakar(2024)
• Tiragabadara Saami(2024) as Konda Reddy

Kannada

• Dandupalya(2012) as Dandupalya Krishna
• Aakramana(2014)
• Abhinetri(2015)
• Shivam(2015)
• Dandupalya 2(2017) as Krishna
• Dandupalya 3(2018)
• Adyaksha in America(2019) as Seth

Tamil

• Lisaa(2019) as Raghavan
• Ponniyin Selvan: II(2023) as Chief Kalamugar
• Jailer(2023) as Sikandar Singh

English

• Monkey Man(2024)

Awards

• NominatedFilmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Marathifor filmDagdi Chawl

South Indian International Movie Awards

• Best Actor in a Negative Role forDandupalyaandNo. 66 Madhura Bus

  

  Makrand Deshpande Latest Picture 2017

External links

• InterviewArchived18 October 2006 at theWayback Machine
• Makrand DeshpandeatIMDb