Makarand Deshpande
| Makarand Deshpande | |
|---|---|
 Makarand Deshpande at Zee Marathi TV serial 'Kesari' launch | |
| Born |
6 March 1966 Ratnagiri, India |
| Residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Film actor, director, writer, producer |
Makarand Deshpande (born 6 March 1966) is an Indian film actor, writer, and director in Bollywood, Marathi cinema, Telugu cinema, 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.[1]
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.[2] Deshpande has an unconventional personality and is noted for his unusual outfits and hairstyles.[3] He lives in Vile Parle in Mumbai. He studied in Shri BPM school.
Filmography
Director
- Danav (2003)
- Hanan (2004)
- Shahrukh Bola Khoobsurat Hai Tu (2010)
- Sona Spa (2013)
- Saturday Sunday (Marathi) (2014)
Actor
Marathi
- Rita (2009)
- Samaantar (2009)
- Ajintha (2012)
- Panhala (2015)
- Daagdi Chaawl (2015)
Malayalam
- No. 66 Madhura Bus (2012)
- Amen (2013)
- Bhaiyya Bhaiyya (2014)
- "Two Countries" (2015)
Telugu
- Mogali Puvvu (2015)
- Ek Niranjan (2009) as Chidambaram
- Jalsa (2008)
Kannada
- Dandupalya (2012) as Dandupalya Krishnas
- Aakramana (2014)
- Abhinetri (2014)
- "Shivam"(2014)
Hindi
- Secret (2015)
- Hawaa Hawaai (2014)
- Abhinay Chakra (2014)
- Issaq (2013)
- Jackpot (2013)
- Kalpvriksh (2012)
- Tatta (2012)
- My Friend Pinto (2011) ... Don
- Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap (2011)
- That Girl in Yellow Boots (2010)... Post Master
- Khatta Meeta (2010)
- Guzaarish (2010)
- Rita (2009)
- Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota (2006)
- Darna Zaroori Hai (2006) ... Rahul
- Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (2005) ... Poker Player
- Khamosh... Khauff Ki Raat (2005) ... Manas Dutta
- Swades (2004) ... Fakir
- Ek Se Badhkar Ek (2004) ... Krishnamurthy
- Paisa Vasool (2004)
- Hanan (2004) ... Surya
- Chameli (2003) ... Taxi driver
- Market (2003) ... Anthony Kaalia
- Makdee (2002) ... Kallu, the village butcher
- Road (2002) ... Inderpal, Truck driver, sona spa
- Lal Salam (2002) ... Rajayya
- Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (2002) (as Makrandh Deshpandey) ... Bhiku
- Company (2002) ... Narrator
- Ek Aur Visphot (2002) ... Mun. Comm. Omkar Manav
- Ghaath (2000) ... Happy Singh
- Jungle (2000) ... Dorai Swamy
- Snip! (2000)
- Sarfarosh (1999) ... Shiva
- Satya (1998) (as Makarand Deshpande) ... Advocate Chandrakant Mule
- Udaan (1997) (as Makarand Deshpande) ... Masoombhai Dayachan
- Ghatak: Lethal (1996) ... Punk (repeatedly slapped by Kashi)
- Fareb (1996)
- Naseem (1995) ...
- Naajayaz (1995) ... Street Singer
- Pehla Nasha (1993)
- Sir (1993) ... Mak
- Anth (1994) ... Kali
- Prahaar: The Final Attack (1991) ... Shirley's brother
- Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro (1989) ... Peera
- Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) (as Mac Deshpanday) ... Baba
Jury
Makarand was jury on Marathi Reality T.V. show Marathi Paul Padate Pudhe along with Urmila Matondkar.
Awards
- Best Actor in a Negative Role for Dandupalya and No. 66 Madhura Bus
References
- ↑ "SRK not my pal: Makrand". Times of India. 17 November 2010. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- ↑ "Shah Rukh Bola.. is a film about faith: Director". NDTV Movies. 18 November 2010. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- ↑ "SRK not my pal: Makrand". Times of India. 17 November 2010. Retrieved 2 May 2011.