Makarand Deshpande Age, Wiki and Bio

Makarand Deshpande

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Director, Writer, Producer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth06/03/1966
Age58 years
BirthplaceDahanu, Maharashtra, India

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
AddressVile Parle, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Writing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Sonali Kulkarni (Actress)
  • Nivedita Pohankar (Writer)
Ex-FianceeSonali Kulkarni
Marriage Date2016

Family

SpouseNivedita Pohankar (Writer)
ChildrenNone

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'

Favourites

Favourite Actor(s)
  • Jackie Shroff
  • Anil Kapoor
Favourite ActressAishwarya Rai
Favourite Singer(s)
  • Udit Narayan
  • Sonu Nigam
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

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