Makrand Deshpande

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Makrand Deshpande

Acting 60 March 6, 1966

Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India

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…

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RRR

RRR

7.7 2022 Movie
C.I.D.

C.I.D.

5.7 1998 TV Show
Monkey Man

Monkey Man

6.9 2024 Movie
Swades

Swades

7.4 2004 Movie
Jailer

Jailer

6.5 2023 Movie
Sarabhai vs Sarabhai

Sarabhai vs Sarabhai

7.0 2004 TV Show
Guzaarish

Guzaarish

7.3 2010 Movie
Sarfarosh

Sarfarosh

6.8 1999 Movie
Junglee

Junglee

6.8 2019 Movie
Company

Company

7.0 2002 Movie
Khatta Meetha

Khatta Meetha

5.9 2010 Movie
Satya

Satya

7.2 1998 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Mamachya Govyala Jauya

    Movie Pablo

  2. 2025
    Kishkindhapuri

    Movie Swamiji

  3. 2025
    Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit

    Movie Meera

  4. 2025
    Jaat

    Movie

  5. 2025
    Daaku Maharaaj

    Movie Govind Gujjar

  6. 2024
    PaniPuri

    Movie

  7. 2024
    Double iSmart

    Movie

  8. 2024
    Tiragabadara Saami

    Movie Kondareddy

  9. 2024
    Aamhi Jarange

    Movie

  10. 2024
    Alyad Palyad

    Movie

  11. 2024
    Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan

    Movie Skandhi

  12. 2024
    Monkey Man

    Movie Baba Shakti

  13. 2024
    Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad

    Movie

  14. 2023
    Rules Ranjann

    Movie

  15. 2023
    Jailer

    Movie Sikandar Singh

  16. 2023
    The Jengaburu Curse

    TV show Dr. Panigrahi

More credits
  1. 2023
    Hidimbha

    Movie Vetty

  2. 2023
    Voice of Sathyanathan

    Movie Saahi Bhai

  3. 2023
    Spy

    Movie RAW Chief Shastri

  4. 2023
    Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

    Movie Chief Kalarmugar

  5. 2023
    Bholaa

    Movie Prisoner

  6. 2023
    Satarcha Salman

    Movie Arun

  7. 2022
    Thaggedhe Le

    Movie

  8. 2022
    Liger

    Movie

  9. 2022
    Daagdi Chawl 2

    Movie

  10. 2022
    Sayanna Varthakal

    Movie Mangesh Pandey

  11. 2022
    Shoorveer

    TV show

  12. 2022
    The Eighth Color of Love

    Movie Yashwant Chavan

  13. 2022
    RRR

    Movie Peddanna

  14. 2021
    Romantic

    Movie Samsung

  15. 2021
    The Cobweb

    TV show

  16. 2021
    Sir Sir Sarla

    Movie

  17. 2021
    12 “o” CLOCK

    Movie

  18. 2020
    Bombhaat

    Movie Mad Scientist

  19. 2020
    Sadak 2

    Movie Guruji Gyaan Prakash

  20. 2020
    Malang

    Movie Tony

  21. 2019
    Hirkani

    Movie Naik

  22. 2019
    Adhyaksha In America

    Movie Chaman Lal Sheth

  23. 2019
    The Verdict - State Vs Nanavati

    TV show Chandu Trivedi

  24. 2019
    Bombay Rose

    Movie Mike (voice)