Makrand Deshpandey life and biography

Makarand Deshpande is an Indian actor, writer, and director in Hindi and Marathi films and 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 roles. He has directed over 5 films. The bulk of his work, however is in theatre. He has written 19 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.

Director:
Hanan (2004)
Danav (2003)
Shahrukh Bola Khoobsurat Hai Tu (2010)

Actor:
Marathi:
Marathi Paul Padte Pudhe (2011)

Telugu:
Ek Niranjan (2009)
Jalsa (2008)

Hindi:
Tatta (2012)
Khatta Meeta (2010)
Guzaarish (2010)
Rita (2009)
Yun Hota To 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
Lal Salaam (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)
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

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