Makrand Deshpande
Biography
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.
Acting (100 movies)
RRR
2022
Sayanna Varthakal
2022
Romantic
2021
Road
2002
Bedardi
1993
Satarcha Salman
2023
Thaggedhe Le
2022
Bholaa
2023
Khatta Meetha
2010
Zokkomon
2011
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap
2011
Spy
2023
Prahaar
1991
Abhinetri
2015
Don't Cry for Salim the Lame
1989
Hidimbha
2023
Makdee
2002
Jalsa
2008
Amen
2013
Jailer
2023
Parallel Folds
2009
The Eighth Color of Love
2022
Kaalo
2010
Tiragabadara Saami
2024
Yun Hota To Kya Hota
2006
John Day
2013
Kamasutra 3D
2013
Jackpot
2013
Rules Ranjann
2023
Red Alert: The War Within
2010
My Friend Pinto
2011
Issaq
2013
Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad
2024
Naseem
1995
Daagdi Chawl 2
2022
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
1988
Voice of Sathyanathan
2023
Objection My God
2018
Malang
2020
Monkey Man
2024
Krazzy 4
2008
Double iSmart
2024
Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan
2024
Alyad Palyad
2024
Daaku Maharaaj
2025
Pulimurugan
2016
2 Countries
2015
Satya
1998
Company
2002
Bhaiyya Bhaiyya
2014
Ajintha
2012
Dandupalya
2012
Pehla Nasha
1993
Aa Gaya Hero
2017
Sir
1993
Team 5
2017
Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka
2016
Dandupalya 2
2017
That Girl in Yellow Boots
2011
Hawaa Hawaai
2014
Tera Kya Hoga Johnny
2010
A One Night Stand
2009
Hanuman Da Damdaar
2017
Dandupalya 3
2018
Paisa Vasool
2004
Jungle
2000
Darna Zaroori Hai
2006
Meri Beti Sunny Leone Banna Chaahti Hai
2017
Udaan
1997
Fareb
1996
My Dear Prime Minister
2019
Sarfarosh
1999
Lisaa
2019
Junglee
2019
No. 66 Madhura Bus
2012
Risk
2007
Swades
2004
Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"
2010
Guzaarish
2010
Buckasura
2018
Chicken Curry Law
2019
Bombay Rose
2019
Chameli
2003
Market
2003
Ek Niranjan
2009
Hirkani
2019
Chatrapati Shashan
2019
Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat
2005
Sadak 2
2020
12 “o” CLOCK
2021
Bombhaat
2020
Liger
2022
Ghaath
2000
Adhyaksha In America
2019
PaniPuri
2024
Jaat
2025
Kishkindhapuri
2025
Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit
2025
Sauda: The Deal
2005
Directing (3 movies)
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Hanan: An Assault on Faith | 2004 | Screenplay |
| Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu" | 2010 | Screenplay |
| Sona Spa | 2013 | Writer |