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Makrand Deshpande
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.
The bulk of his work, however is in theatre. He has written 350 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.
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As actor
Daaku Maharaaj
Jaat
Kishkindhapuri
Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit
Tiragabadara Saami
Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad
Monkey Man
Double iSmart
Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan
Alyad Palyad
PaniPuri
Aamhi Jarange
Satarcha Salman
Bholaa
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Spy
Hidimbha
Jailer
Rules Ranjann
Voice of Sathyanathan
RRR
Sayanna Varthakal
Thaggedhe Le
The Eighth Color of Love
Daagdi Chawl 2
Liger
Romantic
12 “o” CLOCK
Malang
Sadak 2