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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.
His contribution to the Theatre Industry has been very significant, with over 50 Short Plays and 40 Full Length Plays. With the most prominent ones being Sir Sir Sirla, Joker, Krishna Kidding and the recent, Shakepearcha Mhatara. His journey in theatre started in the year 1990 at Prithvi Theatre with support from Sanjana Kapoor.
His childhood hobbies revolved around playing KhoKho, Cricket and Acting. Inspite of being an excellent sportsman, his passion for acting made him choose this as a career, which he unfailingly excels.
Filmography
Director
- Danav (2003)
- Hanan (2004)
- Shahrukh Bola Khoobsurat Hai Tu (2010)
- Sona Spa (2013)
- Saturday Sunday (Marathi) (2014)
Actor
Marathi
- Rita (2009)
- Samaantar (2009)
- Ajintha (2012)
- Panhala (2015)
- Daagdi Chaawl (2015)
Malayalam
- Amen (2013) as Shevaliyar Pothachan
- Bhaiyya Bhaiyya (2014) as Maoist Leader
- Two Countries (2015) as Patelkar Ji
- Pulimurugan (2016)
- Team 5 (2016)
- Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka (2016)
Telugu
- Mogali Puvvu (2015)
- Ek Niranjan (2009) as Chidambaram
- Jalsa (2008)
Kannada
- Dandupalya (2012) as Dandupalya Krishnas
- Aakramana (2014)
- Abhinetri (2014)
- Shivam (2014)
Hindi
- Pratichhaya (2016)
- Mogali Puvvu (2015)
- Hawaa Hawaai (2014)
- Abhinay Chakra (2014)
- Issaq (2013)
- Jackpot (2013)
- Kalpvriksh (2012)
- My Friend Pinto (2011) ... Don
- Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap (2011)
- That Girl in Yellow Boots (2010)... Post Master
- Khatta Meeta (2010)
- Guzaarish (2010)
- Rita (2009)
- Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota (2006)
- Darna Zaroori Hai (2006) ... Rahul
- Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (2005) ... Poker Player
- Khamosh... Khauff Ki Raat (2005) ... Manas Dutta
- Swades (2004) ... Fakir
- Ek Se Badhkar Ek (2004) ... Krishnamurthy
- Paisa Vasool (2004)
- Hanan (2004) ... Surya
- Chameli (2003) ... Taxi driver
- Market (2003) ... Anthony Kaalia
- Makdee (2002) ... Kallu, the village butcher
- Road (2002) ... Inderpal, Truck driver, sona spa
- Lal Salam (2002) ... Rajayya
- Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (2002) (as Makrandh Deshpandey) ... Bhiku
- Company (2002) ... Narrator
- Ek Aur Visphot (2002) ... Mun. Comm. Omkar Manav
- Ghaath (2000) ... Happy Singh
- Jungle (2000) ... Dorai Swamy
- Snip! (2000)
- Sarfarosh (1999) ... Shiva
- Satya (1998) (as Makarand Deshpande) ... Advocate Chandrakant Mule
- Udaan (1997) (as Makarand Deshpande) ... Masoombhai Dayachan
- Ghatak: Lethal (1996) ... Punk (repeatedly slapped by Kashi)
- Fareb (1996)
- Naseem (1995) ...
- Naajayaz (1995) ... Street Singer
- Pehla Nasha (1993)
- Sir (1993) ... Mak
- Anth (1994) ... Kali
- Prahaar: The Final Attack (1991) ... Shirley's brother
- Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro (1989) ... Peera
- Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) (as Mac Deshpanday) ... Baba
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