Makarand Anaspure
Makarand Madhukar Anaspure (Marathi pronunciation: [məkəɾən̪d̪ ənaːspuɾe]; born 22 July 1969) is an Indian actor, director and producer. He has primarily appeared in Marathi films and theater.[3][4]
Makarand Anaspure | |
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| Born | 22 July 1973 |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Alma mater | Saraswati Bhuvan College, Aurangabad, Maharashtra[2] |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Organization | Naam Foundation |
| Spouse |
Shilpa Anaspure (m. 2001) |
| Awards | Bal Gandharva Star Screen Award Zee Cine Award |
Career
Anaspure came to fame after having worked in Saatchya Aat Gharat and Kaydyacha Bola. He credits Nana Patekar for his access into the film industry. Anaspure is known for his ability to use the Marathwada accent of the Marathi language.
Makarand has also acted in Bollywood films and Hindi TV serials like CID, Tu Tu Main Main and films like My Friend Ganesh 3, Jis desh mein Ganga rehta hain, and Yashwant.
Anaspure directed the Marathi film Dambis, in 2011. He has also produced films.
Naam Foundation
In September 2015, Nana Patekar and Makarand Anaspure established an organisation called Naam Foundation, which works to provide farmers aid to overcome the drought conditions in rural Marathwada and Vidarbha in the state of Maharashtra, India.[5]
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
All movies are in Marathi, unless mentioned.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Yeshwant | Assistant director; Hindi film | |
| Sarkarnama | |||
| 1998 | Wajood | Hindi film | |
| 1999 | Vaastav: The Reality | ||
| 2000 | Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain | ||
| 2003 | Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye | ||
| 2004 | Saatchya Aat Gharat | ||
| Savarkhed: Ek Gaav | Ishya | ||
| 2005 | Kaydyache Bola | Advocate Keshav Kunthalgirikar | |
| Struggler | Writer | ||
| 2006 | Khabardar | ||
| Shubhamangal Savadhan | |||
| Nana Mama | Mama | ||
| Bagh Haat Dakhvun | |||
| 2007 | Gadhvache Lagna | Savala | |
| Jau Tithe Khau | Mukund | ||
| Tula Shikwin Chaanglach Dhada | |||
| Are Deva | |||
| Zabardast | Prof. Kashyap | ||
| Saade Maade Teen | Madan | ||
| Pinjrewaali Muniya | Bhojpuri film | ||
| 2008 | Doghat Tisara Ata Sagala Visara | ||
| Oxygen | |||
| Full 3 Dhamaal | |||
| Uladhal | |||
| Dum Dum Diga Diga | Gurunath | ||
| De Dhakka | Makarand Suryabhan Jadhav | ||
| Sasu Numbari Jawai Dus Numbari | Tukaram | ||
| 2009 | Mi Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy | ||
| Gallit Gondhal, Dillit Mujra | Narayan Wagh | ||
| Goshta Choti Dongraevadhi | Rajaram | Also producer | |
| Baap Re Baap Dokyala Taap | |||
| Nau Mahine Nau Divas | |||
| Sagla Karun Bhagle | |||
| Sumbaran | |||
| Nishani Dava Angtha | Dukare Guruji | ||
| 2010 | Manya Sajjana | Manohar Dixit | |
| Batti Gul Powerful | Kishoranand | ||
| Khurchi Samrat | |||
| Agadbam | |||
| Tukya Tukvila Nagya Nachvila | Tukaram | ||
| Hapus | Digambar Kale | ||
| Paradh | |||
| My Friend Ganesha 3 | Hindi film | ||
| Hello! Hum Lallan Bol Rahe Hain | |||
| 2011 | Davpech | ||
| Guldasta | |||
| Don Ghadicha Dav | |||
| Dambis | director | ||
| Teecha Baap Tyacha Baap | Aaburao Tanaji Shringarpure | ||
| Dambis | |||
| 2012 | Teen Bayka Fajiti Aika | Vishwasrao Dhoke | |
| Baburao La Pakda | |||
| Pipaani | |||
| Mala Ek Chanas Hava | |||
| 2013 | Beed Cha Raaja | ||
| Gadya Aapla Gaon Bara | |||
| We Are On! Houn Jau Dya | |||
| Dankyavar Danka | |||
| Angarki | |||
| Zapatlela 2 | Makarand Vatvate/Makya | ||
| 2014 | Punha Gondhal Punha Mujra | Narayan Wagh | |
| Anvatt | Sada Kamat | ||
| 2015 | Gunthamantri | ||
| Wanted Bayko No.1 | |||
| Sata Lota Pan Sagla Khota | Satyavan | ||
| 2016 | Shasan | Vishwas | |
| Kapus Kondyachi Goshta | |||
| Rangaa Patangaa | Jumman | ||
| Nagpur Adhiveshan | |||
| 2017 | Thank U Vitthala | ||
| 2018 | Pani Bini | ||
| Dr. Tatya Lahane | |||
| Zelya | |||
| 2022 | De Dhakka 2 | ||
| 2023 | Yashwant † | Pardeshi Guruji |
Web series
| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Raanbaazaar | Appa Divekar | [6] |
Marathi
- Bedhund Manachya Lahari
- Tur Tur
- Oon Paus
- Tisra Dola
- Shejaar
- Aamchya Sarkhe Aamhich
- Comedychi Bullet Train
- Naammatra
- Post Office Ughade Aahe
Hindi
- Tu Tu Main Main (cameo appearance)
As a host
Makrand was host of the Marathi show Hapta Band in its second season on Zee Marathi. He judged the comedy show Fu Bai Fu. He was also the host of Marathi show Assal Pahune Irsal Namune on Colors Marathi.
References
- "Makarand Anaspure biography (Marathi)". Marathi biography.
- "Motivated to take up social issues in films: Makarand". Indiatimes. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
- "Theatre makes artist realise their potential: Avinash". The Times of India. 1 January 2013. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- Birajdar, Laxmi (24 June 2011). "Few takers for Marathi films in theatres: Pawar". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 10 September 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
- "Nana Patekar sets up Naam Foundation to fund drought relief for farmers, contributions pour in". DNA India. 15 September 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
- "RaanBaazaar is a once-in-a-lifetime experience: Senior actor Sachin Khedekar". The Times of India. 20 May 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 May 2023.