Makarand Deshpande | |
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 Makarand Deshpande at Zee Marathi TV serial 'Kesari' launch | |
| Born | (1966-03-06)March 6, 1966 (age 59) |
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Makarand Deshpande (born 6 March 1966) is an Indian actor, writer, and director inHindi,Kannada,Marathi,Telugu,Malayalam,Tamil films, and Indian theatre. He is often seen in supporting and pivotal roles in films likeJungle,Sarfarosh,Swades,Makdee,Satya,Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap andDarna 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, includingSir Sir Sirla,Joke,Maa In Transit,Krishna Kidding, andShakepearcha Mhatara. His recent play,Patni, withNiladri 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 withKay Kay Menon, who remains one of the pillars of the group.
Deshpande is known for his role in the Kannada-language film seriesDandupalya.[2]
He made his English-language debut in the 2024 filmMonkey Man, directed byDev Patel.[3]
| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
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| 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 andZEE5 | ||
| 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 |
