Makarand Deshpande (born 6 March 1966) is an Indian film actor, writer, and director in Bollywood, Marathi cinema, Telugu cinema, 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.