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