Makarand Deshpande
| Makarand Deshpande | |
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 Makarand Deshpande at Zee Marathi TV serial 'Kesari' launch | |
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6 March 1966 Dahanu, Maharashtra, India |
| Residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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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.[1]
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.
Television
- Waqt Ki Raftaar
- Sailaab
- Sarabhai vs Sarabhai (season 1- guest appearance)
- Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (guest appearance)
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) 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)
Telugu
- Jalsa (2008)
- Ek Niranjan (2009) as Chidambaram
- Mogali Puvvu
Kannada
- Dandupalya (2012) as Dandupalya Krishna
- Aakramana (2014)
- Abhinetri (2014)
- Shivam (2014)
- Dandupalya 2 (2017) as Krishna
Hindi
- Game of Ayodhya (2017)
- Hanuman Da' Damdaar (voice of vishrav) (2017)
- The Wishing Tree (2017) (2017) ... Sadho
- Fukrey Returns (2017) ... Father of the main character
- Pratichhaya (2016)
- Mogali Puvvu (2015)
- Hawaa Hawaai (2014)
- Abhinay Chakra (2014)
- Issaq (2013)
- Jackpot (2013)
- Kalpvriksh (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 (12 September 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
- 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
Makrand Deshpande Latest Picture 2017
References
- ↑ "SRK not my pal: Makrand". Times of India. 17 November 2010. Retrieved 2 May 2011.