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 Actress
Aishwarya 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
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 'Headβs 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.
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