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.

Anaspure came to fame after having worked in Saatchya Aat Gharat and Kaydyacha Bola.[citation needed ] 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.

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.

All movies are in Marathi, unless mentioned.

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.