Makarand Deshpande
Makarand Deshpande (born 6 March 1966) is an Indian actor, writer, and director in Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil 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]
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 Makarand Deshpande at Zee Marathi TV serial 'Kesari' launch | |
| Born | 6 March 1966 |
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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 is known for his role in the Kannada-language film series Dandupalya.[2]
Television
- 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 series
| 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
Director
- Danav (2003)
- Hanan (2004)
- Shahrukh Bola Khoobsurat Hai Tu (2010)
- Sona Spa (2013)
- Saturday Sunday (Marathi) (2014)
Hindi
- 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)
Marathi
- Ek Ratra Mantarleli (1989)
- Rita (2009)
- Samaantar (2009)
- Ajintha (2012)
- Panhala (2015)
- Daagdi Chaawl (2015)
- Mazhi Tapasya (2016) Baburao
- Truckbhar Swapna (2018)
- Chatrapati Shasan[3][4]
- Aathva Rang Premacha (2021)
- Daagadi Chawl 2 (2022)
- Satarcha Salman (2023) as Arun Kalbhor
Malayalam
- 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 (2022)
- Voice of Sathyanathan (2023) as Saahi Bhai[5]
Telugu
- Jalsa (2008) as Naxalite
- Ek Niranjan (2009) as Chidambaram
- Bombhaat (2020) as Mad Scientist
- Liger (2022) as Mallesh
- Romantic (2021) as Samsun
- RRR (2022) as Peddayya
- Thaggedele (2022) as Krishna
- Spy (2023) as RAW Chief Sastry
- Hidimba (2023)
- Rules Ranjann (2023)
- Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad (2023)
Kannada
- Dandupalya (2012) as Dandupalya Krishna
- Aakramana (2014)
- Abhinetri (2014)
- Shivam (2014)
- Dandupalya 2 (2017) as Krishna
- Dandupalya 3 (2018)
- Adyaksha in America (2019) as Seth
Tamil
- Lisaa (2019) as Raghavan
- Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023) as chief kalamugar
- Jailer (2023) as Sikandar Singh
Awards
- Best Actor in a Negative Role for Dandupalya and No. 66 Madhura Bus
Makrand Deshpande Latest Picture 2017
References
- "SRK not my pal: Makrand". The Times of India. 17 November 2010. Archived from the original on 27 May 2012. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- "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.
- "'छत्रपती शासन' चित्रपट लवकरच प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला, पोस्टर झाले लॉन्च". divyamarathi (in Marathi). 5 February 2019. Archived from the original on 4 August 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- "शिवाजी महाराजांच्या विचारांची जाणीव करून देणारा 'छत्रपती शासन'". Loksatta (in Marathi). 28 February 2019. Archived from the original on 27 February 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- "Dileep's Voice of Sathyanathan censored". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
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