
Makrand Deshpande
Actor
Born: March 6, 1966 (60 years old)
Place of birth: Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India
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.
Filmography (59)
- RRR (2022, ★ 7.7)
- Bholaa (2023, ★ 5.8)
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023, ★ 6.2)
- Prahaar (1991, ★ 6.7)
- Yun Hota To Kya Hota (2006, ★ 6.2)
- Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988, ★ 6.8)
- Voice of Sathyanathan (2023, ★ 6.7)
- Malang (2020, ★ 7)
- Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro (1989, ★ 6)
- Makdee (2002, ★ 6.7)
- Jalsa (2008, ★ 6.9)
- Amen (2013, ★ 7.5)
- Jailer (2023, ★ 6.6)
- Naseem (1995, ★ 7)
- Monkey Man (2024, ★ 6.9)
- Pulimurugan (2016, ★ 6.2)
- 2 Countries (2015, ★ 6.7)
- Satya (1998, ★ 7.1)
- Company (2002, ★ 6.9)
- Hawaa Hawaai (2014, ★ 7.3)
- Swades (2004, ★ 7.3)
- Guzaarish (2010, ★ 7.4)
- Ghatak (1996, ★ 7.4)
- Khatta Meetha (2010, ★ 5.7)
- Spy (2023, ★ 5.3)
- John Day (2013, ★ 5.3)
- Kamasutra 3D (2013, ★ 5.2)
- Daaku Maharaaj (2025, ★ 5.6)
- Aa Gaya Hero (2017, ★ 5.9)
- Sir (1993, ★ 6.1)