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Makarand Deshpande

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Makarand Deshpande
Makarand Deshpande at Zee Marathi TV serial 'Kesari' launch
Born (1966-03-06) 6 March 1966 (age 58)
Occupations

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 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.[1]

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.[2]

He made his English-language debut in the 2024 film Monkey Man, directed by Dev Patel.[3]

Television

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Television

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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

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Director

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Actor

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Hindi

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Marathi

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Malayalam

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Telugu

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Kannada

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Tamil

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English

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Awards

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South Indian International Movie Awards

References

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  1. ^ "SRK not my pal: Makrand in 2012". The Times of India. 17 November 2010. Archived from the original on 27 May 2012. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (26 January 2024). "Dev Patel's 'Monkey Man' Springs From Netflix To Monkeypaw & Universal, Sets April Theatrical Release – Watch The New Trailer". Deadline. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  4. ^ "'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.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "Alyad Palyad Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date | अल्याड पल्याड | Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi". Rang Marathi. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  7. ^ "Amhi Jarange Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date | आम्ही जरांगे | Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi". Rang Marathi. 17 April 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  8. ^ "PaniPuri Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date | पाणीपुरी | PaniPuri Marathi Movie | Exclusive 2024". Rang Marathi. 20 September 2024. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
  9. ^ "Dileep's Voice of Sathyanathan censored". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
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