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{{Short description|Indian film actor, writer, and director}}
{{Short description|Indian actor, writer, and director (born 1966)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name        = Makarand Deshpande
| name        = Makarand Deshpande
| image      = Makarand Deshpande.jpg
| image      = Makarand Deshpande.jpg
| caption    = Makarand Deshpande at Zee Marathi TV serial 'Kesari' launch
| caption    = Makarand Deshpande at Zee Marathi TV serial 'Kesari' launch
| birth_date         = {{birth date and age|df=y|1965|12|30}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1966|3|6}}
| birth_place = [[Dahanu]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| occupation  = {{hlist|[[Film actor]]|[[Film director|director]]|[[writer]]|[[Film producer|producer]]}}
| occupation  = {{hlist|[[Actor]]|[[Film director|director]]|[[writer]]|[[Film producer|producer]]}}
}}
}}


'''Makarand Deshpande''' (born 30 December 1965) is an [[Indian film]] actor, writer, and director in [[Hindi]], [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]], [[Kannada]], [[Marathi cinema|Marathi]], [[Telugu cinema|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.<ref>{{cite news|title=SRK not my pal: Makrand|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-11-17/news-interviews/28225548_1_shah-rukh-khan-srk-cameo|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120527143423/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-11-17/news-interviews/28225548_1_shah-rukh-khan-srk-cameo|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 May 2012|access-date=2 May 2011|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=17 November 2010}}</ref>
'''Makarand Deshpande''' (born 6 March 1966) is an Indian actor, writer, and director in [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]], [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]], [[Marathi cinema|Marathi]], [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]], [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]], [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] films, and Indian theatre. He is often seen in supporting and pivotal roles in films like ''Jungle'', ''[[Sarfarosh (1999 film)|Sarfarosh]]'', ''[[Swades]]'', ''[[Makdee]]'', ''[[Satya]]'',''[[Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap]]'' and ''[[Darna Zaroori Hai]]'' where he plays drunkard, wayfarer, and comic roles. He has directed five films.<ref>{{cite news|title=SRK not my pal: Makrand in 2012 |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-11-17/news-interviews/28225548_1_shah-rukh-khan-srk-cameo|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120527143423/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-11-17/news-interviews/28225548_1_shah-rukh-khan-srk-cameo|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 May 2012|access-date=2 May 2011|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=17 November 2010}}</ref>


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.
== Career ==
His contribution to the theatre 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 work in theatre started in 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.


Makarand Deshpande to be seen in upcoming romantic sports movie '[[Liger (film)|Liger]]', directed by [[Puri Jagannadh]]. The movie features [[Vijay Deverakonda]], [[Ananya Panday]], [[Ramya Krishnan]], [[Ronit Roy]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hungama|first=Bollywood|date=2021-02-11|title=Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday starrer Liger to release on September 9, 2021 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/vijay-deverakonda-and-ananya-panday-starrer-liger-to-release-on-september-9-2021/|access-date=2021-02-23|language=en}}</ref>
Deshpande is known for his role in the Kannada-language film series ''[[Dandupalya (film)|Dandupalya]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/happy-birthday-makarand-deshpande-makdee-to-dagadi-chawl-top-performances-of-the-versatile-actor-7217305.html |title=Happy Birthday Makarand Deshpande: ''Makdee'' to ''Dagadi Chawl'', Top Performances of the Versatile Actor | date=6 March 2023 |access-date=28 May 2023 |archive-date=28 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230528093956/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/happy-birthday-makarand-deshpande-makdee-to-dagadi-chawl-top-performances-of-the-versatile-actor-7217305.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
 
He made his English-language debut in the 2024 film ''[[Monkey Man (film)|Monkey Man]]'', directed by [[Dev Patel]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=D'Alessandro |first1=Anthony |title=Dev Patel's 'Monkey Man' Springs From Netflix To Monkeypaw & Universal, Sets April Theatrical Release – Watch The New Trailer |url=https://deadline.com/2024/01/monkey-man-dev-patel-jordan-peele-release-1235805732/ |access-date=27 January 2024 |work=Deadline |date=26 January 2024}}</ref>


==Television==
==Television==
* ''[[Circus (TV series)|Circus]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Aahat (Indian TV series)|Aahat]]'' (1998) as Panna (season 1- episode 142 and 143)
* ''[[Circus (Indian TV series)|Circus]]'' (1989)
* ''Devta'' as Suraj (1996)
* ''Devta'' as Suraj (1996)
* ''Filmi Chakkar'' as Papa Natekar (1994)
* ''Filmi Chakkar'' as Papa Natekar (1994)
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* ''[[Sailaab (TV series)|Sailaab]]''
* ''[[Sailaab (TV series)|Sailaab]]''
* ''[[Sarabhai vs Sarabhai]]'' (season 1- guest appearance)
* ''[[Sarabhai vs Sarabhai]]'' (season 1- guest appearance)
* ''[[Asmita (TV series)|Asmita]]'' as Deshmukh Saheb (2014) (Guest Appearance - Ep 97)
* ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]'' as Vijay Saxena
* ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]'' as Vijay Saxena
* ''Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gatha (2018)'' (Betaal)
* ''[[Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gatha]]'' (2018) (Betaal)
*[[Maharashtracha Superstar|''Maharashtracha Superstar'' 2]] as Judge
*[[Maharashtracha Superstar|''Maharashtracha Superstar'' 2]] as Judge


==Web Series==
=== Web Series ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Year
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|2020
|2020
|''[[Hundred (TV series)|Hundred]]''
|''[[Hundred (TV series)|Hundred]]''
|Satyendra Ahir aka sattu uncle
|Satyendra Ahir aka Sattu Uncle
|[[Hotstar]]
|
|-
|2022
|''[[Shoorveer (TV series)|Shoorveer]]''
|Milind Phanse
|[[Hotstar]]
|[[Hotstar]]
|
|-
|2022
|''[[The Fame Game (TV series)|The Fame Game]]''
|Harilal
|[[Netflix]]
|
|-
|2023
|''[[The Jengaburu Curse]]''
|Dr. Panigrahi
|[[SonyLIV]]
|
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|}
|}
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*''Danav'' (2003)
*''Danav'' (2003)
*''Hanan'' (2004)
*''Hanan'' (2004)
*''[[Shahrukh Bola Khoobsurat Hai Tu]]'' (2010)
*''[[Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"]]'' (2010)
*''[[Sona Spa]]'' (2013)
*''[[Sona Spa]]'' (2013)
*''Saturday Sunday'' (Marathi) (2014)
*''Saturday Sunday'' (Marathi) (2014)
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*''[[Anth]]'' (1994) as Kali
*''[[Anth]]'' (1994) as Kali
*''[[Sir (1993 film)|Sir]]'' (1993) as Mak
*''[[Sir (1993 film)|Sir]]'' (1993) as Mak
*''[[Bedardi]]'' (1993) as Gulla,Goon
*''[[Bedardi]]'' (1993) as Gulla, Goon
*''[[Pehla Nasha]]'' (1993)
*''[[Pehla Nasha]]'' (1993)
*''[[Jazbaat (1994 film)|Jazbaat]]'' as Babban
*''[[Naajayaz]]'' (1995) as Street Singer
*''[[Naajayaz]]'' (1995) as Street Singer
*''[[Naseem (film)|Naseem]]'' (1995)  
*''[[Naseem (film)|Naseem]]'' (1995)  
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*''[[Udaan (1997 film)|Udaan]]'' (1997) (as Makarand Deshpande) as Masoombhai Dayachan
*''[[Udaan (1997 film)|Udaan]]'' (1997) (as Makarand Deshpande) as Masoombhai Dayachan
*''[[Satya (1998 film)|Satya]]'' (1998) (as Makarand Deshpande) as Advocate Chandrakant Mule
*''[[Satya (1998 film)|Satya]]'' (1998) (as Makarand Deshpande) as Advocate Chandrakant Mule
*''[[Sarfarosh]]'' (1999) as Shiva
*''[[Sarfarosh (1999 film)|Sarfarosh]]'' (1999) as Shiva
*''[[Jungle (2000 film)|Jungle]]'' (2000) as Dorai Swamy
*''[[Jungle (2000 film)|Jungle]]'' (2000) as Dorai Swamy
*''[[Ghaath]]'' (2000) as Happy Singh
*''[[Ghaath (2000 film)|Ghaath]]'' (2000) as Happy Singh
*''Ek Aur Visphot'' (2002) as Mun. Comm. Omkar Manav
*''Ek Aur Visphot'' (2002) as Mun. Comm. Omkar Manav
*''[[Company (2002 film)|Company]]'' (2002) as Narrator
*''[[Company (2002 film)|Company]]'' (2002) as Narrator
*''[[Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai]]'' (2002) (as Makrandh Deshpandey) as Bhiku
*''[[Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai]]'' (2002) (as Makrandh Deshpandey) as Bhiku
*''Lal Salam'' (2002) as Rajayya
*''[[Lal Salaam (2002 film)|Lal Salaam]]'' (2002) as Rajayya
*''[[Road (film)|Road]]'' (2002) as Inderpal, Truck driver, sona spa
*''[[Road (2002 film)|Road]]'' (2002) as Inderpal, Truck driver
*''[[Makdee]]'' (2002) as Kallu, the village butcher
*''[[Makdee]]'' (2002) as Kallu, the village butcher
*''[[Market (2003 film)|Market]]'' (2003) as Anthony Kaalia
*''[[Market (2003 film)|Market]]'' (2003) as Anthony Kaalia
*''[[Chameli (film)|Chameli]]'' (2003) as Taxi driver
*''[[Chameli (film)|Chameli]]'' (2003) as Taxi driver
*''[[Hanan (film)|Hanan]]'' (2004) as Surya
*''Hanan'' (2004) as Surya
*''[[Paisa Vasool]]'' (2004)
*''[[Paisa Vasool (2004 film)|Paisa Vasool]]'' (2004)
*''[[Ek Se Badhkar Ek (2004 film)|Ek Se Badhkar Ek]]'' (2004) as Krishnamurthy
*''[[Ek Se Badhkar Ek (2004 film)|Ek Se Badhkar Ek]]'' (2004) as Krishnamurthy
*''[[Swades]]'' (2004) as Fakir
*''[[Swades]]'' (2004) as Fakir
*''[[Khamosh... Khauff Ki Raat]]'' (2005) as Manas Dutta
*''[[Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat]]'' (2005) as Manas Dutta
*''[[Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (film)|Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena]]'' (2005) as Poker Player
*''[[Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (film)|Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena]]'' (2005) as Poker Player
*''[[Darna Zaroori Hai]]'' (2006) as Rahul
*''[[Darna Zaroori Hai]]'' (2006) as Rahul
*''[[Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota]]'' (2006)
*''[[Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota]]'' (2006)
*''[[Guzaarish (2010 film)|Guzaarish]]'' (2010)
*''[[Krazzy 4]]'' (2008) as Drunk
*''[[Guzaarish (film)|Guzaarish]]'' (2010)
*''[[Khatta Meetha (2010 film)|Khatta Meeta]]'' (2010)
*''[[Khatta Meetha (2010 film)|Khatta Meeta]]'' (2010)
*''[[That Girl in Yellow Boots]]'' (2010) as Post Master
*''[[That Girl in Yellow Boots]]'' (2010) as Post Master
*''[[Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap]]'' (2011)
*''[[Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap]]'' (2011)
*''[[My Friend Pinto]]'' (2011) as Don
*''[[My Friend Pinto]]'' (2011) as Don
*''[[Kalpvriksh]]'' (2012)
*''Kalpvriksh'' (2012)
*''[[Jackpot (2013 film)|Jackpot]]'' (2013)
*''[[Jackpot (2013 film)|Jackpot]]'' (2013)
*''[[Issaq]]'' (2013)
*''[[Issaq]]'' (2013)
*''[[Abhinay Chakra]]'' (2014)
*''[[Satya 2]]'' (2013) (voiceover)
*''[[Aa Gaya Hero]]'' (2017)
*''[[Hawaa Hawaai]]'' (2014)
*''[[Hawaa Hawaai]]'' (2014)
*''[[Mogali Puvvu]]'' (2015)
*''Mogali Puvvu'' (2015)
*''[[Pratichhaya]]'' (2016)
*''Pratichhaya'' (2016)
*''[[Meri Beti Sunny Leone Banna Chaahti Hai]]'' (2017) as Father
*''[[Meri Beti Sunny Leone Banna Chaahti Hai]]'' (2017) as Father
*''[[Fukrey Returns]]'' (2017) as Father of the main character
*''[[Fukrey Returns]]'' (2017) as Father of the main character
*''[[The Wishing Tree (2017 film)|The Wishing Tree]]'' (2017) as Sadho
*''The Wishing Tree'' (2017) as Sadho
*''[[Hanuman: Da' Damdaar]]'' (2017) as Voice of Vishrav
*''[[Hanuman: Da' Damdaar]]'' (2017) as Voice of Vishrav
*''[[Game of Ayodhya]]'' (2017)
*''Game of Ayodhya'' (2017)
*''[[Mere Pyare Prime Minister]]'' (2019)
*''[[Mere Pyare Prime Minister]]'' (2019)
*''[[Junglee (2019 film)|Junglee]]'' (2019)
*''[[Junglee (2019 film)|Junglee]]'' (2019)
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*''[[Sadak 2]]'' (2020) as Gyaan Prakash aka Guruji
*''[[Sadak 2]]'' (2020) as Gyaan Prakash aka Guruji
*[[Liger (film)|''Liger'']] (2021)
*[[Liger (film)|''Liger'']] (2021)
*''[[12 'O' Clock (film)|12 'O' Clock]]'' (2021) as Rao
*''[[Shoorveer (TV series)|Shoorveer]]'' (2022)
*''[[Bholaa]]'' (2023)
*''[[Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan (2024 film)|Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan]]'' (2024) as Skhandi
*''[[Jaat (film)|Jaat]]'' (2025) as a villager
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====Marathi====
====Marathi====
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*''Ek Ratra Mantarleli'' (1989)
* ''[[Ek Ratra Mantarleli]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Rita (2009 Indian film)|Rita]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Rita (2009 Indian film)|Rita]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Samaantar]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Samaantar]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Ajintha (film)|Ajintha]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Ajintha (film)|Ajintha]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Panhala]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Panhala (film)|Panhala]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Daagdi Chaawl]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Dagadi Chawl]]'' (2015)
*''Mazhi Tapasya'' (2016) Baburao
*''Mazhi Tapasya'' (2016) Baburao
* ''Truckbhar Swapna'' (2018)
* ''[[Truckbhar Swapna]]'' (2018)
*Chatrapati Shasan <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://divyamarathi.bhaskar.com/news/chatrapati-shasan-marathi-movie-poster-launch-6018859.html|title='छत्रपती शासन' चित्रपट लवकरच प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला, पोस्टर झाले लॉन्च|date=2019-02-05|website=divyamarathi|language=mr|access-date=2019-03-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan-news/chhatrapati-shasan-making-you-aware-of-the-thoughts-of-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-1849566/|title=शिवाजी महाराजांच्या विचारांची जाणीव करून देणारा 'छत्रपती शासन'|date=2019-02-28|website=Loksatta|language=mr-IN|access-date=2019-03-09}}</ref>
* ''Chatrapati Shasan'' (2019)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://divyamarathi.bhaskar.com/news/chatrapati-shasan-marathi-movie-poster-launch-6018859.html|title='छत्रपती शासन' चित्रपट लवकरच प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला, पोस्टर झाले लॉन्च|date=2019-02-05|website=divyamarathi|language=mr|access-date=2019-03-09|archive-date=4 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210804005219/https://divyamarathi.bhaskar.com/news/chatrapati-shasan-marathi-movie-poster-launch-6018859.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan-news/chhatrapati-shasan-making-you-aware-of-the-thoughts-of-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-1849566/|title=शिवाजी महाराजांच्या विचारांची जाणीव करून देणारा 'छत्रपती शासन'|date=2019-02-28|website=Loksatta|language=mr-IN|access-date=2019-03-09|archive-date=27 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227000400/https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan-news/chhatrapati-shasan-making-you-aware-of-the-thoughts-of-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-1849566/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* ''Aathva Rang Premacha'' (2021)
* ''[[Aathva Rang Premacha]]'' (2021)
 
* ''[[Daagadi Chawl 2]]'' (2022)
* ''[[Satarcha Salman]]'' (2023) as Arun Kalbhor
* ''[[Alyad Palyad]]'' (2024) <ref>{{cite web |title=Alyad Palyad Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date {{!}} अल्याड पल्याड {{!}} Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi |url=https://rangmarathi.com/alyad-palyad-movie/ |website=Rang Marathi |access-date=5 May 2024 |date=14 March 2024}}</ref>
* ''Amhi Jarange'' (2024) <ref>{{cite web |title=Amhi Jarange Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date {{!}} आम्ही जरांगे {{!}} Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi |url=https://rangmarathi.com/amhi-jarange-movie/ |website=Rang Marathi |access-date=31 May 2024 |date=17 April 2024}}</ref>
* ''PaniPuri'' (2024) <ref>{{cite web |title=PaniPuri Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date {{!}} पाणीपुरी {{!}} PaniPuri Marathi Movie {{!}} Exclusive 2024 |url=https://rangmarathi.com/panipuri-movie/ |website=Rang Marathi |access-date=28 September 2024 |date=20 September 2024}}</ref>
* ''Chaabi'' (2025)
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====Malayalam====
====Malayalam====
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*''[[No. 66 Madhura Bus]]  '' (2012)
*''[[No. 66 Madhura Bus]]  '' (2012) as Sanjayan
*''[[Amen (2013 film)|Amen]]'' (2013) as Shevaliyar Pothachan
*''[[Amen (2013 film)|Amen]]'' (2013) as Shevaliyar Pothachan
*''[[Bhaiyya Bhaiyya]]'' (2014) as Maoist Leader
*''[[Bhaiyya Bhaiyya]]'' (2014) as Maoist Leader
*''[[Two Countries]]'' (2015) as Patelkar Ji
*''[[Two Countries]]'' (2015) as Patelkar Ji
*''[[Pulimurugan]]'' (2016) as Ramaiyya
*''[[Pulimurugan]]'' (2016) as Ramaiyya
*''[[Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka]]'' (2016)
*''[[Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka]]'' (2016) as Kareem Usthad
*''[[Team 5]]'' (2017)
*''[[Team 5]]'' (2017)
*''[[Sayanna Varthakal]]'' (2021)
*''[[Sayanna Varthakal]]'' (2022)
*''[[Voice of Sathyanathan]] '' (2023) as Saahi Bhai<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dileep's Voice of Sathyanathan censored |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/jul/06/dileeps-voice-of-sathyanathan-censored-45344.html |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref>
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*''[[Jalsa]]'' (2008) as Naxalite
*''[[Jalsa]]'' (2008) as Naxalite
*''[[Ek Niranjan]]'' (2009) as Chidambaram
*''[[Ek Niranjan]]'' (2009) as Chidambaram
*''Mogali Puvvu''
*''[[Lisaa]]'' (2019)
*''[[Bombhaat]]'' (2020) as Mad Scientist
*''[[Bombhaat]]'' (2020) as Mad Scientist
*[[Liger (film)|''Liger'']] (2021)
*''[[Liger (film)|Liger]]'' (2022) as Mallesh
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*''[[Romantic (film)|Romantic]]'' (2021) as Samsun
*''[[RRR]]'' (2022) as Peddayya
*''[[Thaggedele]]'' (2022) as Krishna
*''[[Spy (2023 film)|Spy]]'' (2023) as [[Research and Analysis Wing|RAW]] Chief Sastry
*''[[Hidimbha]]'' (2023)
*''[[Rules Ranjann]]'' (2023)
*''[[Razakar (film)|Razakar]]'' (2024)
*''[[Tiragabadara Saami]]'' (2024) as Konda Reddy
*''[[Daaku Maharaaj]]'' (2025) as Govind Gujjar
*''[[Hari Hara Veera Mallu]]'' (2025) as Meera
*''[[Kishkindhapuri]]'' (2025) as Swamiji{{div col end}}


====Kannada====
====Kannada====
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*''[[Dandupalya (film)|Dandupalya]]'' (2012) as Dandupalya Krishna
*''[[Dandupalya (film)|Dandupalya]]'' (2012) as Dandupalya Krishna
*''[[Aakramana]]'' (2014)
*''[[Aakramana]]'' (2014)
*''[[Abhinetri (2014 film)|Abhinetri]]'' (2014)
*''[[Abhinetri (2015 film)|Abhinetri]]'' (2015)
*''[[Shivam (2015 Kannada film)|Shivam]]'' (2014)
*''[[Shivam (2015 Kannada film)|Shivam]]'' (2015)
*''[[2 (film)|Dandupalya 2]]'' (2017) as Krishna
*''[[Dandupalya 2]]'' (2017) as Krishna
*''[[Dandupalya 3]]'' (2018)
*''[[Adyaksha in America]]'' (2019) as Seth
*''[[Adyaksha in America]]'' (2019) as Seth
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====Tamil====
====Tamil====
*''[[Lisaa]]''(2019)
*''[[Lisaa]]'' (2019) as Raghavan
*''[[Ponniyin Selvan (2022 film)|Ponniyin Selvan]]''(2022)
*''[[Ponniyin Selvan: II]]'' (2023) as Chief Kalamugar
*''[[Jailer (2023 Tamil film)|Jailer]]'' (2023) as Sikandar Singh


==Jury==
====English====
Makarand was jury on Marathi Reality T.V. show Marathi Paul Padate Pudhe along with [[Urmila Matondkar]].
*''[[Monkey Man (film)|Monkey Man]]'' (2024) as Baba Shakti


==Awards==
==Awards==
* Suvarnaratna Lifetime Achievement Awards-2025
* Nominated [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Marathi]] for film [[Dagdi Chawl]]
;[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
;[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
*Best Actor in a Negative Role for ''[[Dandupalya (film)|Dandupalya]]'' and ''[[No. 66 Madhura Bus]]''  [[File:Makrand Deshpande.jpg|thumb|Makrand Deshpande Latest Picture 2017]]
*Best Actor in a Negative Role for ''[[Dandupalya (film)|Dandupalya]]'' and ''[[No. 66 Madhura Bus]]''  [[File:Makrand Deshpande.jpg|thumb|Makrand Deshpande Latest Picture 2017]]
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==External links==
*[http://www.3to6.com/final_theatre/Makrand%20Deshpande.htm Interview]
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Makarand Deshpande
Makarand Deshpande at Zee Marathi TV serial 'Kesari' launch
Born (1966-03-06) March 6, 1966 (age 60)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupation

Makarand Deshpande (born 6 March 1966) is an Indian actor, writer, and director in Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil films, and Indian theatre. He is often seen in supporting and pivotal roles in films like Jungle, Sarfarosh, Swades, Makdee, Satya,Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap and Darna Zaroori Hai where he plays drunkard, wayfarer, and comic roles. He has directed five films.[1]

Career[edit | edit source]

His contribution to the theatre 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 work in theatre started in 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.

Deshpande is known for his role in the Kannada-language film series Dandupalya.[2]

He made his English-language debut in the 2024 film Monkey Man, directed by Dev Patel.[3]

Television[edit | edit source]

Web Series[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Platform Notes
2017 Inside Edge Mukund Pansare Amazon Prime Video
2019 Modi: Journey of a Common Man Laxman Inamdar / Vakil Sahab Eros Now
The Verdict – State vs Nanavati Public Prosecutor Chandu Trivedi ALTBalaji and ZEE5
2020 Hundred Satyendra Ahir aka Sattu Uncle Hotstar
2022 Shoorveer Milind Phanse Hotstar
2022 The Fame Game Harilal Netflix
2023 The Jengaburu Curse Dr. Panigrahi SonyLIV

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Director[edit | edit source]

Actor[edit | edit source]

Hindi[edit | edit source]

Marathi[edit | edit source]

Malayalam[edit | edit source]

Telugu[edit | edit source]

Kannada[edit | edit source]

Tamil[edit | edit source]

English[edit | edit source]

Awards[edit | edit source]

South Indian International Movie Awards

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "SRK not my pal: Makrand in 2012". The Times of India. 17 November 2010. Archived from the original on 27 May 2012. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
  2. ↑ "Happy Birthday Makarand Deshpande: Makdee to Dagadi Chawl, Top Performances of the Versatile Actor". 6 March 2023. Archived from the original on 28 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  3. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (26 January 2024). "Dev Patel's 'Monkey Man' Springs From Netflix To Monkeypaw & Universal, Sets April Theatrical Release – Watch The New Trailer". Deadline. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  4. ↑ "'छत्रपती शासन' चित्रपट लवकरच प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला, पोस्टर झाले लॉन्च". divyamarathi (in मराठी). 5 February 2019. Archived from the original on 4 August 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  5. ↑ "शिवाजी महाराजांच्या विचारांची जाणीव करून देणारा 'छत्रपती शासन'". Loksatta (in मराठी). 28 February 2019. Archived from the original on 27 February 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  6. ↑ "Alyad Palyad Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date | अल्याड पल्याड | Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi". Rang Marathi. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  7. ↑ "Amhi Jarange Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date | आम्ही जरांगे | Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi". Rang Marathi. 17 April 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  8. ↑ "PaniPuri Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date | पाणीपुरी | PaniPuri Marathi Movie | Exclusive 2024". Rang Marathi. 20 September 2024. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
  9. ↑ "Dileep's Voice of Sathyanathan censored". Cinema Express. Retrieved 21 August 2023.

External links[edit | edit source]

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