Cast & creator
Makrand Deshpande
Best known for C.I.D., Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai, RRR
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.
Also known as: Makarand Deshpande, Mac Deshpanday, Makarand Vinayak Deshpande, Markand Deshpande, Makrandh Deshpandey
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film credits
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television credits
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1988–2026 · acting roles
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Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (131)
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C.I.D.
CR
1998Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself
2002
RRR
Peddanna
2022
Monkey Man
Baba Shakti
2024
Sarabhai vs Sarabhai
Sidharth Anirudh Prasad
2004
Jailer
Sikandar Singh
2023
Jaat
2025
Ghatak
Katya's Goon
1996
The Verdict - State Vs Nanavati
Chandu Trivedi
2019
Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit
Meera
2025
Chameli
2003
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Chief Kalarmugar
2023
The Jengaburu Curse
Dr. Panigrahi
2023
Liger
2022
Junglee
Guruji
2019Police Company
Swades
Fakir
2004
Daaku Maharaaj
Govind Gujjar
2025
Kishkindhapuri
Swamiji
2025
Aamhi Jarange
2024
Circus
Kanti
1989
Bholaa
Prisoner
2023
Pulimurugan
Mariyappan
2016
The Cobweb
2021
Shoorveer
2022
Company
Narrator
2002
Malang
Tony
2020
Romantic
Samsung
2021
Sarfarosh
Shiva
1999
Satya
Advocate Chandrakant Mule
1998
Guzaarish
Neville D'Souza
2010
Dandupalya 3
Krishna
2018
Hawaa Hawaai
Harishchandra Waghmare
2014
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap
Mac
2011
Double iSmart
2024
That Girl in Yellow Boots
Cameo
2011
Khatta Meetha
Azad Bhagat
2010
Darna Zaroori Hai
Rahul
2006
Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro
Peera
1989
Sona Spa
Director
2013Sona Spa
Writer
2013
Red Alert: The War Within
Raghavan
2010
Pehla Nasha
1993
Jackpot
2013
My Dear Prime Minister
Sainat
2019
Spy
RAW Chief Shastri
2023Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
Jojo
2007
Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad
2024
Vavvaal
Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat
Manas Dutta
2005
Krazzy 4
2008
Ella
Sadak 2
Guruji Gyaan Prakash
2020
Makdee
Kallu
2002
Lisaa
2019
Thaggedhe Le
2022
Abhinetri
2015
Jalsa
naxalite
2008
Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"
2010Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"
Dialogue
2010Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"
Story
2010Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"
Screenplay
2010Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"
Director
2010
Jungle
Doraiswamy 'Madrasi'
2000
Rules Ranjann
2023
Ek Niranjan
Chidambaram
2009
A One Night Stand
Party Guest
2009
Sir Sir Sarla
2021Sir Sir Sarla
Screenplay
2021Sir Sir Sarla
Director
2021
Mamachya Govyala Jauya
Pablo
2026
2 Countries
Patel Ji
2015
Prahaar
Shirley's brother
1991
Amen
Chevalier Pothachan
2013
Dandupalya
Krishna
2012
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
1988
Team 5
Salim Bhai
2017
Alyad Palyad
2024Truckbhar Swapna
Raja
2018
Meri Beti Sunny Leone Banna Chaahti Hai
Father
2017
Kaalo
Special Appearance
2010
12 “o” CLOCK
2021
Hanan: An Assault on Faith
2004Hanan: An Assault on Faith
Screenplay
2004Hanan: An Assault on Faith
Director
2004
Hanuman Da Damdaar
Vishrav (voice)
2017
Dandupalya 2
2017
Tiragabadara Saami
Kondareddy
2024
Road
Inderpal
2002
Daagdi Chawl 2
2022
Bedardi
Gulla
1993
Bhaiyya Bhaiyya
Maoist leader
2014
Udaan
Masoombhai Dayachan
1997
Objection My God
2018
Yun Hota To Kya Hota
2006
Voice of Sathyanathan
Saahi Bhai
2023
My Friend Pinto
Don
2011
Chicken Curry Law
Mutthu Swamy
2019
Bombay Rose
Mike (voice)
2019
Sir
1993
Ghaath
Happy Singh
2000
The Eighth Color of Love
Yashwant Chavan
2022
PaniPuri
2024
Risk
Hari
2007
Hirkani
Naik
2019
Parallel Folds
Makarand
2009
Zokkomon
2011
Naseem
Flag Waver
1995
Supari
Lyricist
2003Supari
Playback Singer
2003
Hidimbha
Vetty
2023
Market
Anthony Kaalia
2003
Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan
Skandhi
2024
Aa Gaya Hero
2017
Chatrapati Shashan
2019
Paisa Vasool
2004
John Day
Krishnan
2013
Tera Kya Hoga Johnny
2010
Issaq
Baba
2013
Buckasura
2018
Ajintha
Daulatya
2012
Sayanna Varthakal
Mangesh Pandey
2022
Adhyaksha In America
Chaman Lal Sheth
2019
No. 66 Madhura Bus
Sanjayan
2012
Bombhaat
Mad Scientist
2020
Lal Salaam
Rajayya
2002
Sauda: The Deal
Daya Sawant
2005
Fareb
Burglar
1996
Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka
2016
Satarcha Salman
Arun
2023