Makarand Deshpande

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.

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Makarand Deshpande

Career

Makarand Deshpande

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.

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

Television

Makarand Deshpande

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

Web Series

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Filmography

Director

• Danav (2003) • Hanan (2004) • Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu" (2010) • Sona Spa (2013) • Saturday Sunday (Marathi) (2014)

Tamil

• Lisaa (2019) as Raghavan • Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023) as Chief Kalamugar • Jailer (2023) as Sikandar Singh

English

• Monkey Man (2024) as Baba Shakti

Awards

Makarand Deshpande

• Suvarnaratna Lifetime Achievement Awards-2025 • Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Marathi for film Dagdi Chawl

South Indian International Movie Awards:

• Best Actor in a Negative Role for Dandupalya and No. 66 Madhura Bus