Makarand Deshpande

Actor, Director, Writer, Producer

Indian Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Director, Writer, Producer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth06/03/1966
Age60 years
BirthplaceRatnagiri, Maharashtra, India

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Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolB. P. M. High School, Mumbai
CollegeNarsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
Educational QualificationGraduate

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
AddressMumbai, Maharashtra
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Writing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
Ex-FianceeSonali Kulkarni
Marriage Date2016

Family

SpouseNivedita Pohankar (Writer)

Career

Debut
Bollywood (Actor)Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988)
Telugu Film (Actor)Jalsa (2008)
Marathi Film (Actor)Rita (2009)
Kannada Film (Actor)Dandupalya (2012)
Malayalam Film (Actor)No. 66 Madhura Bus (2012)
Bollywood (Director)Danav (2003)
Awards
South Indian International Movie Awards in the category of Best Actor Award in a Negative Role for Kannada film 'Dandupalya' and Malayalam film 'No. 66 Madhura Bus'
Notable Films
  • Jungle
  • Sarfarosh
  • Swades
  • Makdee
  • Satya
  • Bbuddah...Hoga Terra Baap
  • Darna Zaroori Hai
Theatre CompanyAnsh
Theatre WorksWritten over 35 full-length plays and at least 12 short plays

Favourites

Favourite Actor(s)
Favourite ActressAishwarya Rai
Favourite Singer(s)
Favourite Playwright(s)
  • Vijay Tendulkar
  • Luigi Pirandello
  • William Shakespeare
  • Rabindranath Tagore
Favourite Destination(s)
  • Jaipur
  • Lucknow
  • Bhopal
Favourite Sport(s)
  • Kho Kho
  • Cricket

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Makarand Deshpande is known for his unconventional personality, unique outfits, and hairstyle.
2. During college, Makarand wrote plays for intercollegiate competitions.
3. He is mostly recognized for his comic, supporting, and negative roles in films.
4. Makarand Deshpande has acted in Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, and Marathi films.
5. In 1990, he became a theatre artist at 'Prithvi Theatre' with Sanjana Kapoor's support.
6. Makarand used to lead an informal drama group called 'Head’s Together.'
7. In 1993, he co-founded 'Ansh Theatre Group' with Kay Kay Menon.
8. He has directed popular plays like 'Chitra,' 'Ek Kadam Aage,' 'Kasturi,' and others.
9. Makarand authored a limited edition book titled 'Ansh Theatre Group.'
10. In 2011, he judged a Marathi reality TV show with Urmila Matondkar.
11. Aside from acting, writing, and directing, Makarand is a talented singer.
12. His dream role is to portray Indian painter Raja Ravi Verma.
13. In 2013, Makarand played in the Celebrity Cricket League Season 3.
14. By 2018, he had created over 50 short plays and several full-length plays.
15. He directed the 2013 Hindi feature film Sona Spa.
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