Makarand Deshpande

Makarand Deshpande (born 3 July 1958) is an Indian film actor, writer, and director in Hindi, Tamil, 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, Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap and Darna Zaroori Hai where he often plays drunkard, wayfarer, and comic roles. He has directed over 5 films.

His contribution to the theatre industry includes over 50 short plays and 40 full-length plays, including Sir Sir Sirla, Joke, Maa In Transit, Krishna Kidding and Shakepearcha Mhatara. His recent play, Patni, with Niladri Kumar has been a hit across the country. His journey in theatre started in the year 1990 at Prithvi Theatre with support from Sanjana Kapoor. He started Ansh Theatre Group in the year 1993, along with Kay Kay Menon, who remains one of the pillars of the group.

Television

 * Circus (1989)
 * Devta as Suraj (1996)
 * Filmi Chakkar as Papa Natekar (1994)
 * Waqt Ki Raftaar
 * Sailaab
 * Sarabhai vs Sarabhai (season 1- guest appearance)
 * Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as Vijay Saxena
 * Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gatha (2018) (Betaal)

Web Series

 * Modi - Story of a Common Man (2019) as Laxman Inamdar / Vakil Sahab
 * The Verdict - State vs Nanavati (2019) as Public Prosecutor Chandu Trivedi
 * Hundred
 * Inside Edge (2019) as Mukund Pansare

Director

 * Danav (2003)
 * Hanan (2004)
 * Shahrukh Bola Khoobsurat Hai Tu (2010)
 * Sona Spa (2013)
 * Saturday Sunday (Marathi) (2014)

Marathi

 * Rita (2009)
 * Samaantar (2009)
 * Ajintha (2012)
 * Panhala (2015)
 * Daagdi Chaawl (2015)
 * Truckbhar Swapna (2018)
 * Chatrapati Shasan

Malayalam

 * No. 66 Madhura Bus   (2012)
 * Amen (2013) as Shevaliyar Pothachan
 * Bhaiyya Bhaiyya (2014) as Maoist Leader
 * Two Countries (2015) as Patelkar Ji
 * Pulimurugan (2016) as Ramaiyya
 * Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka (2016)
 * Team 5 (2017)
 * Sayanna Varthakal (2019)

Telugu

 * Jalsa (2008) as Naxalite
 * Ek Niranjan (2009) as Chidambaram
 * Mogali Puvvu
 * Lisaa
 * Bombhaat (2020) as Mad Scientist

Kannada

 * Dandupalya (2012) as Dandupalya Krishna
 * Aakramana (2014)
 * Abhinetri (2014)
 * Shivam (2014)
 * Dandupalya 2 (2017) as Krishna
 * Adyaksha in America (2019) as Seth

Hindi

 * Sadak 2 (2020) as Gyaan Prakash aka Guruji
 * Malang (2020) as Tony
 * Bombay Rose (2019)
 * Chicken Curry Law (2019)
 * Junglee (2019)
 * Mere Pyare Prime Minister (2019)
 * Game of Ayodhya (2017)
 * Hanuman: Da' Damdaar (2017) as Voice of Vishrav
 * The Wishing Tree (2017) as Sadho
 * Fukrey Returns (2017) as Father of the main character
 * Meri Beti Sunny Leone Banna Chaahti Hai (2017) as Father
 * Pratichhaya (2016)
 * Mogali Puvvu (2015)
 * Hawaa Hawaai (2014)
 * Abhinay Chakra (2014)
 * Issaq (2013)
 * Jackpot (2013)
 * Kalpvriksh (2012)
 * My Friend Pinto (2011) as Don
 * Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap (2011)
 * That Girl in Yellow Boots (2010) as Post Master
 * Khatta Meeta (2010)
 * Guzaarish (2010)
 * Rita (2009)
 * Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota (2006)
 * Darna Zaroori Hai (2006) as Rahul
 * Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (2005) as Poker Player
 * Khamosh... Khauff Ki Raat (2005) as Manas Dutta
 * Swades (2004) as Fakir
 * Ek Se Badhkar Ek (2004) as Krishnamurthy
 * Paisa Vasool (2004)
 * Hanan (2004) as Surya
 * Chameli (2003) as Taxi driver
 * Market (2003) as Anthony Kaalia
 * Makdee (2002) as Kallu, the village butcher
 * Road (2002) as Inderpal, Truck driver, sona spa
 * Lal Salam (2002) as Rajayya
 * Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (2002) (as Makrandh Deshpandey) as Bhiku
 * Company (2002) as Narrator
 * Ek Aur Visphot (2002) as Mun. Comm. Omkar Manav
 * Ghaath (2000) as Happy Singh
 * Jungle (2000) as Dorai Swamy
 * Snip
 * Sarfarosh (1999) as Shiva
 * Satya (1998) (as Makarand Deshpande) as Advocate Chandrakant Mule
 * Udaan (1997) (as Makarand Deshpande) as Masoombhai Dayachan
 * Ghatak: Lethal (1996) as Punk (repeatedly slapped by Kashi)
 * Fareb (1996)
 * Naseem (1995)
 * Naajayaz (1995) as Street Singer
 * Pehla Nasha (1993)
 * Sir (1993) as Mak
 * Anth (1994) as Kali
 * Prahaar: The Final Attack (1991) as Shirley's brother
 * Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro (1989) as Peera
 * Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) (as Mac Deshpanday) as Baba

Tamil

 * Lisaa

Jury
Makarand was jury on Marathi Reality T.V. show Marathi Paul Padate Pudhe along with Urmila Matondkar.

Awards

 * South Indian International Movie Awards
 * Best Actor in a Negative Role for Dandupalya and No. 66 Madhura Bus  Makrand Deshpande.jpg