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.
Known For
C.I.D.
1998
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002
Monkey Man
2024
RRR
2022
Sarabhai vs Sarabhai
2004
Jailer
2023
Jaat
2025
Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit
2025
Police Company
Swades
2004
The Verdict - State Vs Nanavati
2019
Ghatak
1996
Filmography
C.I.D.
as CR · 1998
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
as Himself · 2002
Monkey Man
as Baba Shakti · 2024
RRR
as Peddanna · 2022
Sarabhai vs Sarabhai
as Sidharth Anirudh Prasad · 2004
Jailer
as Sikandar Singh · 2023
Jaat
· 2025
Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit
as Meera · 2025
Police Company
Swades
as Fakir · 2004
The Verdict - State Vs Nanavati
as Chandu Trivedi · 2019
Ghatak
as Katya's Goon · 1996
Chameli
· 2003
Liger
as Mallesh · 2022
Junglee
as Guruji · 2019
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
as Chief Kalarmugar · 2023
The Jengaburu Curse
as Dr. Panigrahi · 2023
Shoorveer
· 2022
Guzaarish
as Neville D'Souza · 2010
Circus
as Kanti · 1989
Pulimurugan
as Mariyappan · 2016
Daaku Maharaaj
as Govind Gujjar · 2025
Sarfarosh
as Shiva · 1999
That Girl in Yellow Boots
as Cameo · 2011
Bholaa
as Prisoner · 2023
Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro
as Peera · 1989
Company
as Narrator · 2002
Malang
as Tony · 2020
Pehla Nasha
· 1993
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap
as Mac · 2011
Romantic
as Samsung · 2021
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
· 1988
Aamhi Jarange
· 2024
Satya
as Advocate Chandrakant Mule · 1998
Darna Zaroori Hai
as Rahul · 2006
Kishkindhapuri
as Swamiji · 2025
The Cobweb
· 2021
Dandupalya 3
as Krishna · 2018
Sadak 2
as Guruji Gyaan Prakash · 2020
Team 5
as Salim Bhai · 2017
Krazzy 4
· 2008
Khatta Meetha
as Azad Bhagat · 2010
Double iSmart
· 2024
Jalsa
as naxalite · 2008
Lisaa
· 2019
Thaggedhe Le
· 2022
Sir Sir Sarla
· 2021
Makdee
as Kallu · 2002
12 “o” CLOCK
· 2021
Jackpot
· 2013
Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat
as Manas Dutta · 2005
Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"
· 2010
My Dear Prime Minister
as Sainat · 2019
Red Alert: The War Within
as Raghavan · 2010
Prahaar
as Shirley's brother · 1991
Bombay Rose
as Mike (voice) · 2019
Hawaa Hawaai
as Harishchandra Waghmare · 2014
Abhinetri
· 2015
Dandupalya
as Krishna · 2012
Kaalo
as Special Appearance · 2010
Spy
as RAW Chief Shastri · 2023
Alyad Palyad
· 2024
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
as Jojo · 2007
Vavvaal
Mamachya Govyala Jauya
as Pablo · 2026
Daagdi Chawl 2
· 2022
A One Night Stand
as Party Guest · 2009
Hanuman Da Damdaar
as Vishrav (voice) · 2017
Ella
Jungle
as Doraiswamy 'Madrasi' · 2000
The Eighth Color of Love
as Yashwant Chavan · 2022
Hidimbha
as Vetty · 2023
Objection My God
· 2018
Sir
· 1993
Rules Ranjann
· 2023
Parallel Folds
as Makarand · 2009
Yun Hota To Kya Hota
· 2006
Ghaath
as Happy Singh · 2000
Amen
as Chevalier Pothachan · 2013
2 Countries
as Patel Ji · 2015
Bhaiyya Bhaiyya
as Maoist leader · 2014
Chicken Curry Law
as Mutthu Swamy · 2019
Bedardi
as Gulla · 1993
Road
as Inderpal · 2002
Ek Niranjan
as Chidambaram · 2009
Voice of Sathyanathan
as Saahi Bhai · 2023
Dandupalya 2
· 2017
My Friend Pinto
as Don · 2011
Zokkomon
· 2011
Meri Beti Sunny Leone Banna Chaahti Hai
as Father · 2017
Risk
as Hari · 2007
Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad
· 2024
Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan
as Skandhi · 2024
Hanan: An Assault on Faith
· 2004
Tera Kya Hoga Johnny
· 2010
Hirkani
as Naik · 2019
Truckbhar Swapna
as Raja · 2018
Lal Salaam
as Rajayya · 2002
Naseem
as Flag Waver · 1995
Udaan
as Masoombhai Dayachan · 1997
Adhyaksha In America
as Chaman Lal Sheth · 2019
Aa Gaya Hero
· 2017
Issaq
as Baba · 2013
Paisa Vasool
· 2004
PaniPuri
· 2024
Fareb
as Burglar · 1996
John Day
as Krishnan · 2013
Tiragabadara Saami
as Kondareddy · 2024
Ajintha
as Daulatya · 2012
Buckasura
· 2018
No. 66 Madhura Bus
as Sanjayan · 2012
Chatrapati Shashan
· 2019
Sayanna Varthakal
as Mangesh Pandey · 2022
Sauda: The Deal
as Daya Sawant · 2005
Bombhaat
as Mad Scientist · 2020
Market
as Anthony Kaalia · 2003
Satarcha Salman
as Arun · 2023
Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka
· 2016
Kamasutra 3D
· 2013