Quick Facts
Born:
1966-03-06
Birthplace:
Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India
Credits:
116 Total Roles
Makrand Deshpande
Acting
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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.
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
RRR
Peddanna
Monkey Man
Baba Shakti
Swades
Fakir
Guzaarish
Neville D'Souza
Jailer
Sikandar Singh
Junglee
Guruji
Sarfarosh
Shiva
Company
Narrator
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kishkindhapuri MOVIE | Swamiji |
| 2025 | Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit MOVIE | Meera |
| 2025 | Jaat MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | Daaku Maharaaj MOVIE | Govind Gujjar |
| 2024 | PaniPuri MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Double iSmart MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Tiragabadara Saami MOVIE | Kondareddy |
| 2024 | Aamhi Jarange MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Alyad Palyad MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan MOVIE | Skandhi |