Makarand Deshpande
Makarand Deshpande (born 30 December 1965) 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.[1]
Makarand Deshpande | |
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 Makarand Deshpande at Zee Marathi TV serial 'Kesari' launch | |
| Born | 30 December 1965 |
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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.
Makarand Deshpande to be seen in upcoming romantic sports movie 'Liger', directed by Puri Jagannadh. The movie features Vijay Deverakonda, Ananya Panday, Ramya Krishnan, Ronit Roy.[2]
TelevisionEdit
- 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)
- Maharashtracha Superstar 2 as Judge
Web SeriesEdit
| 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 |
FilmographyEdit
DirectorEdit
- Danav (2003)
- Hanan (2004)
- Shahrukh Bola Khoobsurat Hai Tu (2010)
- Sona Spa (2013)
- Saturday Sunday (Marathi) (2014)
ActorEdit
HindiEdit
- Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) (as Mac Deshpanday) as Baba
- Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro (1989) as Peera
- Prahaar: The Final Attack (1991) as Shirley's brother
- Anth (1994) as Kali
- Sir (1993) as Mak
- Bedardi (1993) as Gulla,Goon
- Pehla Nasha (1993)
- Naajayaz (1995) as Street Singer
- Naseem (1995)
- Fareb (1996)
- Ghatak: Lethal (1996) as Punk (repeatedly slapped by Kashi)
- Udaan (1997) (as Makarand Deshpande) as Masoombhai Dayachan
- Satya (1998) (as Makarand Deshpande) as Advocate Chandrakant Mule
- Sarfarosh (1999) as Shiva
- Jungle (2000) as Dorai Swamy
- Ghaath (2000) as Happy Singh
- Ek Aur Visphot (2002) as Mun. Comm. Omkar Manav
- Company (2002) as Narrator
- Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (2002) (as Makrandh Deshpandey) as Bhiku
- Lal Salam (2002) as Rajayya
- Road (2002) as Inderpal, Truck driver, sona spa
- Makdee (2002) as Kallu, the village butcher
- Market (2003) as Anthony Kaalia
- Chameli (2003) as Taxi driver
- Hanan (2004) as Surya
- Paisa Vasool (2004)
- Ek Se Badhkar Ek (2004) as Krishnamurthy
- Swades (2004) as Fakir
- Khamosh... Khauff Ki Raat (2005) as Manas Dutta
- Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (2005) as Poker Player
- Darna Zaroori Hai (2006) as Rahul
- Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota (2006)
- Guzaarish (2010)
- Khatta Meeta (2010)
- That Girl in Yellow Boots (2010) as Post Master
- Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap (2011)
- My Friend Pinto (2011) as Don
- Kalpvriksh (2012)
- Jackpot (2013)
- Issaq (2013)
- Abhinay Chakra (2014)
- Hawaa Hawaai (2014)
- Mogali Puvvu (2015)
- Pratichhaya (2016)
- Meri Beti Sunny Leone Banna Chaahti Hai (2017) as Father
- Fukrey Returns (2017) as Father of the main character
- The Wishing Tree (2017) as Sadho
- Hanuman: Da' Damdaar (2017) as Voice of Vishrav
- Game of Ayodhya (2017)
- Mere Pyare Prime Minister (2019)
- Junglee (2019)
- Chicken Curry Law (2019)
- Bombay Rose (2019)
- Malang (2020) as Tony
- Sadak 2 (2020) as Gyaan Prakash aka Guruji
- Liger (2021)
- 12am(2021) as Rao
MarathiEdit
MalayalamEdit
- 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 (2021)
TeluguEdit
- Jalsa (2008) as Naxalite
- Ek Niranjan (2009) as Chidambaram
- Mogali Puvvu
- Lisaa (2019)
- Bombhaat (2020) as Mad Scientist
- Liger (2021)
KannadaEdit
- Dandupalya (2012) as Dandupalya Krishna
- Aakramana (2014)
- Abhinetri (2014)
- Shivam (2014)
- Dandupalya 2 (2017) as Krishna
- Adyaksha in America (2019) as Seth
TamilEdit
- Lisaa(2019)
- Ponniyin Selvan(2022)
JuryEdit
Makarand was jury on Marathi Reality T.V. show Marathi Paul Padate Pudhe along with Urmila Matondkar.
AwardsEdit
- Best Actor in a Negative Role for Dandupalya and No. 66 Madhura Bus
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "SRK not my pal: Makrand". The Times of India. 17 November 2010. Archived from the original on 27 May 2012. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (11 February 2021). "Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday starrer Liger to release on September 9, 2021 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ↑ "'छत्रपती शासन' चित्रपट लवकरच प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला, पोस्टर झाले लॉन्च". divyamarathi (in मराठी). 5 February 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ↑ "शिवाजी महाराजांच्या विचारांची जाणीव करून देणारा 'छत्रपती शासन'". Loksatta (in मराठी). 28 February 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2019.