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name: "Makarand Deshpande"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/makrand-deshpande"
fi1m_id: "makrand-deshpande"
imdb_id: "nm0221218"
tmdb_id: 130990
wikidata_id: "Q6738761"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "6 March 1966"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 2
average_fi1m_score: 75
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 2
updated: "2026-09-30T21:31:49.432720+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
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# Makarand Deshpande

## Identity

Makarand Deshpande

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/makrand-deshpande
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** makrand-deshpande
- **IMDb ID:** nm0221218
- **TMDB ID:** 130990
- **Wikidata ID:** Q6738761
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makarand_Deshpande, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6738761, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0221218/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/130990

Actor. Born 6 March 1966 in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 6 March 1966, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India
- **Active:** 2022–present
- **Also known as:** Makrand Deshpande,  Mac Deshpanday, Makarand Vinayak Deshpande, Markand Deshpande, Makrandh Deshpandey, Makhrand Deshpande, Markhand Deshpande, ماکراند دشپانده
- **Average Fi1m score:** 75, as actor, over 2 titles
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makarand_Deshpande, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6738761, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0221218/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/130990

## Streaming the US now

- **Netflix:** [*RRR*](https://film.one/film/rrr.md) (78)

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## Biography

Makarand Deshpande is an Indian actor, writer and director who works in Hindi, Marathi and other regional language films as well as in theatre. Born on 6 March 1966, he is known for supporting roles in films including *Sarfarosh* (1999), *Swades* (2004), *Company* (2002), *Guzaarish* (2010), *RRR* (2022) and *Jailer* (2023). He made his English-language screen debut as Baba Shakti in *Monkey Man* (2024).

The bulk of his work is in theatre. He began performing at Prithvi Theatre in 1990 and co-founded the Ansh Theatre Group in 1993 with Kay Kay Menon. He has written and directed dozens of plays, including *Sir Sir Sarla*, *Joke* and *Patni*.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (2)

- *Monkey Man* (2024), Fi1m 72, as Baba Shakti — [page](https://film.one/film/monkey-man.md)
- *RRR* (2022), Fi1m 78, as Peddanna — [page](https://film.one/film/rrr.md)

## Complete filmography (120)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Mamachya Govyala Jauya* (2026), as Pablo
- *Kishkindhapuri* (2025), as Swamiji
- *Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit* (2025), as Meera
- *Jaat* (2025), Actor
- *Daaku Maharaaj* (2025), as Govind Gujjar
- *PaniPuri* (2024), Actor
- *Double iSmart* (2024), Actor
- *Tiragabadara Saami* (2024), as Kondareddy
- *Aamhi Jarange* (2024), Actor
- *Alyad Palyad* (2024), Actor
- *Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan* (2024), as Skandhi
- *Monkey Man* (2024), as Baba Shakti — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/monkey-man.md)
- *Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad* (2024), Actor
- *Rules Ranjann* (2023), Actor
- *Jailer* (2023), as Sikandar Singh
- *The Jengaburu Curse* (2023), series, as Dr. Panigrahi
- *Hidimbha* (2023), as Vetty
- *Voice of Sathyanathan* (2023), as Saahi Bhai
- *Spy* (2023), as RAW Chief Shastri
- *Ponniyin Selvan: Part II* (2023), as Chief Kalarmugar
- *Bholaa* (2023), as Prisoner
- *Satarcha Salman* (2023), as Arun
- *Thaggedhe Le* (2022), Actor
- *Liger* (2022), Actor
- *Daagdi Chawl 2* (2022), Actor
- *Sayanna Varthakal* (2022), as Mangesh Pandey
- *Shoorveer* (2022), series, Actor
- *The Eighth Color of Love* (2022), as Yashwant Chavan
- *RRR* (2022), as Peddanna — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/rrr.md)
- *Romantic* (2021), as Samsung
- *The Cobweb* (2021), series, Actor
- *Sir Sir Sarla* (2021), Screenplay, Director
- *12 “o” CLOCK* (2021), Actor
- *Bombhaat* (2020), as Mad Scientist
- *Sadak 2* (2020), as Guruji Gyaan Prakash
- *Malang* (2020), as Tony
- *Hirkani* (2019), as Naik
- *Adhyaksha In America* (2019), as Chaman Lal Sheth
- *The Verdict - State Vs Nanavati* (2019), series, as Chandu Trivedi
- *Bombay Rose* (2019), as Mike (voice)
- *Chicken Curry Law* (2019), as Mutthu Swamy
- *Lisaa* (2019), Actor
- *Junglee* (2019), as Guruji
- *Chatrapati Shashan* (2019), Actor
- *My Dear Prime Minister* (2019), as Sainat
- *Truckbhar Swapna* (2018), as Raja
- *Buckasura* (2018), Actor
- *Objection My God* (2018), Actor
- *Dandupalya 3* (2018), as Krishna
- *Team 5* (2017), as Salim Bhai
- *Dandupalya 2* (2017), Actor
- *Hanuman Da Damdaar* (2017), as Vishrav (voice)
- *Meri Beti Sunny Leone Banna Chaahti Hai* (2017), as Father
- *Aa Gaya Hero* (2017), Actor
- *Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka* (2016), Actor
- *Pulimurugan* (2016), as Mariyappan
- *2 Countries* (2015), as Patel Ji
- *Abhinetri* (2015), Actor
- *Bhaiyya Bhaiyya* (2014), as Maoist leader
- *Hawaa Hawaai* (2014), as Harishchandra Waghmare
- *Jackpot* (2013), Actor
- *John Day* (2013), as Krishnan
- *Kamasutra 3D* (2013), Actor
- *Issaq* (2013), as Baba
- *Sona Spa* (2013), Director, Writer
- *Amen* (2013), as Chevalier Pothachan
- *Dandupalya* (2012), as Krishna
- *No. 66 Madhura Bus* (2012), as Sanjayan
- *Ajintha* (2012), as Daulatya
- *My Friend Pinto* (2011), as Don
- *That Girl in Yellow Boots* (2011), as Cameo
- *Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap* (2011), as Mac
- *Zokkomon* (2011), Actor
- *Tera Kya Hoga Johnny* (2010), Actor
- *Kaalo* (2010), as Special Appearance
- *Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"* (2010), Dialogue, Story, Screenplay, Director
- *Guzaarish* (2010), as Neville D'Souza
- *Khatta Meetha* (2010), as Azad Bhagat
- *Red Alert: The War Within* (2010), as Raghavan
- *A One Night Stand* (2009), as Party Guest
- *Ek Niranjan* (2009), as Chidambaram
- *Parallel Folds* (2009), as Makarand
- *Krazzy 4* (2008), Actor
- *Jalsa* (2008), as naxalite
- *Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro* (2007), as Jojo
- *Risk* (2007), as Hari
- *Yun Hota To Kya Hota* (2006), Actor
- *Darna Zaroori Hai* (2006), as Rahul
- *Sauda: The Deal* (2005), as Daya Sawant
- *Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat* (2005), as Manas Dutta
- *Swades* (2004), as Fakir
- *Hanan: An Assault on Faith* (2004), Screenplay, Director
- *Sarabhai vs Sarabhai* (2004), series, as Sidharth Anirudh Prasad
- *Kel Hisoblashamiz* (2004), Actor
- *Chameli* (2003), Actor
- *Market* (2003), as Anthony Kaalia
- *Supari* (2003), Lyricist, Playback Singer
- *Makdee* (2002), as Kallu
- *Road* (2002), as Inderpal
- *Lal Salaam* (2002), as Rajayya
- *Company* (2002), as Narrator
- *Ghaath* (2000), as Happy Singh
- *Jungle* (2000), as Doraiswamy 'Madrasi'
- *Sarfarosh* (1999), as Shiva
- *Satya* (1998), as Advocate Chandrakant Mule
- *C.I.D.* (1998), series, as CR
- *Udaan* (1997), as Masoombhai Dayachan
- *Ghatak* (1996), as Katya's Goon
- *Fareb* (1996), as Burglar
- *Naseem* (1995), as Flag Waver
- *Bedardi* (1993), as Gulla
- *Pehla Nasha* (1993), Actor
- *Sir* (1993), Actor
- *Prahaar* (1991), as Shirley's brother
- *Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro* (1989), as Peera
- *Circus* (1989), series, as Kanti
- *Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak* (1988), Actor
- *Police Company*, Actor
- *Ella*, Actor
- *Vavvaal*, Actor

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