Makarand Deshpande (born 6 March 1966) is an Indian actor, writer, and director in

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, and Indian Theatre. He is often seen in supporting and pivotal roles in various films like ''Jungle'', ''

Sarfarosh ''Sarfarosh'' () is a 1999 Indian action drama film written, produced and directed by John Matthew Matthan and starring Aamir Khan, Naseeruddin Shah, Sonali Bendre and Mukesh Rishi. John started working on ''Sarfarosh'' in 1992. Seven years ...

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Swades ''Swades: We, the People'' () is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language drama film co-written, directed and produced by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Gayatri Joshi and Kishori Ballal while Daya Shankar Pandey, Rajesh Vivek, Lekh Tand ...

'', ''

Makdee ''Makdee'' ( en, Spider), promoted as ''The Web Of The Witch'', in English, is a 2002 Indian comedy horror film written and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. It stars Shabana Azmi, Makrand Deshpande, Shweta Basu Prasad and Alaap Mazgaonkar. The film ...

'', '' Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap'' and ''

Darna Zaroori Hai ''Darna Zaroori Hai'' (translation: ''Fright is necessary'') is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language anthology horror film produced by Satish Kaushik, and Ram Gopal Varma. The film is a sequel to ''Darna Mana Hai''. It stars a host of Bollywood actors ...

'' where he often plays drunkard, wayfarer, and comic roles. He has directed over 5 films. 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

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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 Krishna Kumar Menon (born 2 October 1966), better known by the stage name Kay Kay Menon, is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Hindi cinema, and also in Gujarati, Tamil, Marathi and Telugu cinema. Early life Menon was born in a Nair fa ...

, who remains one of the pillars of the group. Makarand Deshpande to be seen in upcoming romantic sports movie '

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Puri Jagannadh Petla "Puri" Jagannadh (born 28 September 1966) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer, who works primarily in the Telugu film Industry. He made his directorial debut with the Telugu film '' Badri'' starring Pawan Kalyan, Renu ...

. The movie features

Vijay Deverakonda Deverakonda Vijay Sai (born 9 May 1989), better known as Vijay Deverakonda, is an Indian actor and film producer who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He is the recipient of a Filmfare Award, a Nandi Award, and a SIIMA Award. Since 2018, h ...

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Television

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'' (1989) * ''Devta'' as Suraj (1996) * ''Filmi Chakkar'' as Papa Natekar (1994) * ''Waqt Ki Raftaar'' * '' Sailaab'' * ''

Sarabhai vs Sarabhai ''Sarabhai vs Sarabhai'' is an Indian sitcom that ran on STAR One from 1 November 2004 to 16 April 2006 and on Hotstar from 15 May 2017 to 17 July 2017 for two seasons. The show was created by Jamnadas Majethia and Aatish Kapadia and directed ...

'' (season 1- guest appearance) * '' Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'' as Vijay Saxena * ''Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gatha (2018)'' (Betaal) * ''Maharashtracha Superstar'' 2 as Judge

Web Series

Filmography

Director

*''Danav'' (2003) *''Hanan'' (2004) *'' Shahrukh Bola Khoobsurat Hai Tu'' (2010) *''

Sona Spa ''Sona Spa'' is a 2013 Hindi drama film directed by Makarand Deshpande 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 ...

'' (2013) *''Saturday Sunday'' (Marathi) (2014)

Actor

Hindi

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Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak ''Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak'' (), also known by the initialism ''QSQT'', is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language romantic musical film, directed by Mansoor Khan, written and produced by Nasir Hussain, and starring Aamir Khan (in his leading film debut) a ...

'' (1988) (as Mac Deshpanday) as Baba *''

Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro ''Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro'' () is a 1989 Indian film directed by Saeed Akhtar Mirza, with Pavan Malhotra as lead. The film won Best Feature Film in Hindi and Best Cinematography at 37th National Film Awards. Plot The film is set in the pe ...

'' (1989) as Peera *'' Prahaar: The Final Attack'' (1991) as Shirley's brother *''

Anth ''Anth'' is a 1994 Indian action film directed by Sanjay Khanna, produced by Ashok Honda and starred Sunil Shetty, Somy Ali in pivotal roles. Alok Nath, Aloknath, Paresh Rawal, Mohan Joshi, Deepak Shirke, Vijayendra Ghatge, Neena Gupta, Makrand ...

'' (1994) as Kali *''

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'' (1993) as Mak *''

Bedardi '' Bedardi '' is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language action, romance film produced by Lawrence D'Souza and Manohar Pandya. The film is directed by Krishankant Pandya. The film stars Ajay Devgan, Urmila Matondkar, Naseeruddin Shah, Reena Roy. The fil ...

'' (1993) as Gulla,Goon *''

Pehla Nasha ''Pehla Nasha'' () is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language thriller film and the debut film of director Ashutosh Gowariker. The movie is a remake of Brian de Palma's 1984 thriller ''Body Double''. Deepak Tijori plays the lead role alongside Pooja Bhatt ...

'' (1993) *''

Naajayaz ''Naajayaz'' () is a 1995 Indian action thriller film directed by Mahesh Bhatt and produced on a budget of 26.8 million. It was a critical and commercial success. It stars Ajay Devgn, Naseeruddin Shah, Juhi Chawla, Deepak Tijori, Gulshan Grover, ...

'' (1995) as Street Singer *'' Naseem'' (1995) *'' Fareb'' (1996) *'' Ghatak: Lethal'' (1996) as Punk (repeatedly slapped by Kashi) *'' Udaan'' (1997) (as Makarand Deshpande) as Masoombhai Dayachan *'' Satya'' (1998) (as Makarand Deshpande) as Advocate Chandrakant Mule *''

'' (1999) as Shiva *''

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'' (2000) as Dorai Swamy *''

Ghaath ''Ghaath'' is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Akashdeep and produced by Kumar Mohan. The film stars Manoj Bajpayee, Tabu and Om Puri in pivotal roles and Raveena Tandon in a special appearance. Plot Krishna Patil as ...

'' (2000) as Happy Singh *''Ek Aur Visphot'' (2002) as Mun. Comm. Omkar Manav *''

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'' (2002) as Narrator *''

Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai ''Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai'' (English: ''Love Is Crazy'') is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Kirti Kumar, starring Govinda and Rani Mukerji. The film served as a remake of the Tamil film ''Sollamale'' (1998). Synops ...

'' (2002) (as Makrandh Deshpandey) as Bhiku *''Lal Salam'' (2002) as Rajayya *''

Road A road is a linear way for the conveyance of traffic that mostly has an improved surface for use by vehicles (motorized and non-motorized) and pedestrians. Unlike streets, the main function of roads is transportation. There are many types of ...

'' (2002) as Inderpal, Truck driver, sona spa *''

'' (2002) as Kallu, the village butcher *''

Market Market is a term used to describe concepts such as: *Market (economics), system in which parties engage in transactions according to supply and demand *Market economy *Marketplace, a physical marketplace or public market Geography *Märket, an ...

'' (2003) as Anthony Kaalia *'' Chameli'' (2003) as Taxi driver *'' Hanan'' (2004) as Surya *'' Paisa Vasool'' (2004) *'' Ek Se Badhkar Ek'' (2004) as Krishnamurthy *''

'' (2004) as Fakir *'' Khamosh... Khauff Ki Raat'' (2005) as Manas Dutta *'' Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena'' (2005) as Poker Player *''

'' (2006) as Rahul *''

Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota ''Yun Hota To Kya Hota'' ( hi, यूँ होता तो क्या होता, Urdu: , en, What If?) is a 2006 Hindi drama film. The film directed by Naseeruddin Shah stars Konkona Sen Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Ayesha Takia, Jimmy Sheirgi ...

'' (2006) *'' Guzaarish'' (2010) *'' Khatta Meeta'' (2010) *''

That Girl in Yellow Boots ''That Girl in Yellow Boots'' is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language thriller film by director Anurag Kashyap, starring Kalki Koechlin and Naseeruddin Shah. The film was first screened at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2010, follo ...

'' (2010) as Post Master *'' Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap'' (2011) *'' My Friend Pinto'' (2011) as Don *'' Kalpvriksh'' (2012) *''

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'' (2013) *''

Issaq ''Issaq'' () is a 2013 Indian Hindi romantic film directed by Manish Tiwary and produced by Dhaval Gada and Shailesh R. Singh. The film, written by Padmaja Thakore-Tiwary, Manish Tiwary and Pawan Sony, was released on 26 July 2013. The film fe ...

'' (2013) *''

Abhinay Chakra ''Aa Gaya Hero'' () is a 2017 Indian action comedy film directed by Dipankar Senapati starring Govinda (actor), Govinda in the lead role. Previously titled ''Abhinay Chakra'', it was Govinda's comeback film. Plot ACP Ravindra Varma (Govinda (a ...

'' (2014) *'' Hawaa Hawaai'' (2014) *'' Mogali Puvvu'' (2015) *''

Pratichhaya Mukesh Jadhav (born 1967) is an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. Career Mukesh a theatre actor, writer, and director, began his career in the year 1989, when he was doing his masters in Chemistry at Mithibai College, Mumbai Un ...

'' (2016) *'' Meri Beti Sunny Leone Banna Chaahti Hai'' (2017) as Father *''

Fukrey Returns ''Fukrey Returns'' () is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba and produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani. The film stars Pulkit Samrat, Manjot Singh, Ali Fazal, Varun Sharma, Priya Anand, Vishakha Si ...

'' (2017) as Father of the main character *'' The Wishing Tree'' (2017) as Sadho *'' Hanuman: Da' Damdaar'' (2017) as Voice of Vishrav *'' Game of Ayodhya'' (2017) *'' Mere Pyare Prime Minister'' (2019) *''

Junglee Junglee may refer to: * ''Junglee'' (1961 film), an Indian film * ''Junglee'' (2009 film), a Kannada-language Indian film * ''Junglee'' (2019 film), a Hindi-language Indian film * Junglee.com, a defunct e-commerce website by Amazon.com *Junglee, a ...

'' (2019) *''

Chicken Curry Law ''Chicken Curry Law'' is a 2019 Bollywood drama film directed by Shekhar Sirrinn. The film stars Ashutosh Rana, Natalia Janoszek, Nivedita Bhattacharya and Mukesh Hariawala. It is distributed by Panorama Studios. It was theatrically released in ...

'' (2019) *'' Bombay Rose'' (2019) *''

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'' (2020) as Tony *''

Sadak 2 ''Sadak 2'' () is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film, action thriller road film directed by Mahesh Bhatt and produced by Fox Star Studios and Mukesh Bhatt under their banner Vishesh Films. A sequel to the 1991 film ''Sadak'', it ...

'' (2020) as Gyaan Prakash aka Guruji * ''Liger'' (2021) *'' 12am''(2021) as Rao *'' Shoorveer (2022)

Marathi

*''Ek Ratra Mantarleli'' (1989) * ''

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'' (2009) * ''

Samaantar ''Samaantar'' (''Parallel'') is a 2009 Marathi film directed by Amol Palekar and starring Palekar himself along with Sharmila Tagore in the lead roles. This is Sharmila's first Marathi film. Director Amol Palekar's previous film in the dual role ...

'' (2009) * '' Ajintha'' (2012) * ''

Panhala Panhala (Pronunciation: ənʱaːɭa is a city and a Hill station Municipal Council (3177 feet above sea level) 18 km northwest of Kolhapur, in Kolhapur district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Panhala is the smallest city in Maharash ...

'' (2015) * ''

Daagdi Chaawl ''Dagadi Chawl'' (Marathi: दगडी चाळ) (also known as ''Dagdi Chawl'') is a 2015 Marathi language action drama thriller film directed by debutant Chandrakant Kanse. Presented by Manglmurti films and Produced by Sai Pooja Films & Ente ...

'' (2015) *''Mazhi Tapasya'' (2016) Baburao * ''Truckbhar Swapna'' (2018) *Chatrapati Shasan * ''Aathva Rang Premacha'' (2021) *'' Dagadi Chawl 2'' (2022)

Malayalam

*'' No. 66 Madhura Bus '' (2012) *''

Amen Amen ( he, אָמֵן, ; grc, ἀμήν, ; syc, ܐܡܝܢ, ; ar, آمين, ) is an Abrahamic declaration of affirmation which is first found in the Hebrew Bible, and subsequently found in the New Testament. It is used in Jewish, Christian, and ...

'' (2013) as Shevaliyar Pothachan *''

Bhaiyya Bhaiyya ''Bhaiyya Bhaiyya'' (Theatrical name: ''Bhayya Bhayya'') is a 2014 Malayalam comedy film directed by Johny Antony and scripted by Benny P. Nayarambalam starring Kunchacko Boban and Biju Menon in lead roles. The film also features Nisha Agarwal ...

'' (2014) as Maoist Leader *''

Two Countries ''Two Countries'' is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written by Rafi and directed by Shafi. The film stars Dileep and Mamta Mohandas in the lead roles, with Suraj Venjarammoodu, Mukesh, Aju Varghese and Jagadish appearing ...

'' (2015) as Patelkar Ji *''

Pulimurugan ''Pulimurugan'' is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Vysakh and starring Mohanlal in the title role. It was produced by Tomichan Mulakuppadam through Mulakuppadam Films and was written by Udayakrishna—half o ...

'' (2016) as Ramaiyya *'' Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka'' (2016) *'' Team 5'' (2017) *''

Sayanna Varthakal ''Sayanna Varthakal'' () is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language black comedy crime film co-written and directed by Arun Chandu and produced by D14 Entertainments. Co-written by Sachin R Chandran and Rahul Menon, the film stars Gokul Suresh and new ...

'' (2022)

Telugu

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Jalsa ''Jalsa'' () is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas and produced by Allu Aravind, under the Geetha Arts banner starring Pawan Kalyan, Ileana, Parvati Melton, Kamalinee Mukerji, Mukesh R ...

'' (2008) as Naxalite *''

Ek Niranjan ''Ek Niranjan'' () is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language action film written and directed by Puri Jagannadh. It stars Prabhas, Kangana Ranaut, Sonu Sood and Mukul Dev. The plot revolves around Chotu (Prabhas), who is a bounty hunter getting criminal ...

'' (2009) as Chidambaram *''Mogali Puvvu'' *''

Bombhaat ''Bombhaat'' () is a 2020 Indian Telugu-language science fiction film directed by Raghavendra Varma and produced by Vishwas Hannurkar under the Sucheta DreamWorks Productions banner. The film is presented by K. Raghavendra Rao and the music i ...

'' (2020) as Mad Scientist * ''Liger'' (2022) *'' Romantic'' (2021) as Samsun *''

RRR RRR may refer to: Art and entertainment * ''RRR'' (film), an Indian Telugu film Industry film ** ''RRR'' (soundtrack), soundtrack album of the film of the same name * RRRecords, a record label * '' Roots Rock Riot'', a 2007 album by Skindred * ...

'' (2022) as Peddayya

Kannada

*'' Dandupalya'' (2012) as Dandupalya Krishna *'' Aakramana'' (2014) *'' Abhinetri'' (2014) *'' Shivam'' (2014) *''

Dandupalya 2 ''Dandupalya 2'' is a 2017 Indian Kannada-language crime thriller directed by Srinivas Raju and produced by Venkat. Based on the infamous dacoit gang from Dandupalya, the film is a sequel to the 2012 film '' Dandupalya''. The film stars Pooja ...

'' (2017) as Krishna *''

Adyaksha in America ''Adyaksha In America'' is a 2019 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy. It was written by Shafi and directed by Yoganand Muddanna, in his directorial debut. It features Sharan and Ragini Dwivedi in the lead roles. The supporting cast includes ...

'' (2019) as Seth

Tamil

*''

Lisaa ''Lisaa'' is a 2019 Indian Tamil stereoscopic horror film written and directed by Raju Viswanath on his directorial debut. The film stars Anjali, Sam Jones and Makarand Deshpande. (in his Tamil debut). This film is India's first ever stereo ...

'' (2019)

Awards

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South Indian International Movie Awards South Indian International Movie Awards, also known as the SIIMA Awards, rewards the artistic and technical achievements of the South Indian film industry. It was launched in 2012 by Vishnu Vardhan Induri and Brinda Prasad Adusimilli to appreci ...

*Best Actor in a Negative Role for '' Dandupalya'' and '' No. 66 Madhura Bus'' Makrand Deshpande

References

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