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