Makarand Deshpande is an Indian film and theatre actor, writer, director and producer.

He has appeared in films like "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak" (1988), "Satya" (1998), "Chameli" (2003) and "Guzaarish" (2010).

He has also acted in many television serials from "Circus" in the late 1980s to "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" (2000 – 2008).

His most significant contribution has been in theatre. In 1993 he started his theatre group, “Ansh”, and produced, wrote and directed many plays including "Chitra", "Ek Kadam Aage" and "Seema Badnam Hai”.

He has also directed films like "Danav" (2003), "Hanan" (2004) and "Shahrukh Bola Khoobsurat Hai Tu" (2011).