Deven Verma
Biography
Deven Varma is an Indian film and television actor, particularly known for his comic roles, with directors like Basu Chatterji, Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Gulzar. He has also produced and directed some films including Besharam. He has won Filmfare Best Comedian Award three times for Chori Mera Kaam, Chor Ke Ghar Chor and Angoor, the last being directed by Gulzar and still considered one of Bollywood's best comedies. Born on 23 October (Unknown Year), and brought up in Pune, where he studied at of the Nowrosjee Wadia College for Arts and Science (University of Pune), (1953–57), graduating with Honours in Politics and Sociology. He is married to Rupa Gangly, daughter of late veteran Bollywood actor, Ashok Kumar and sister of Preeti Ganguly
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Movies (50)
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Director (Directing)
2023
Calcutta Mail
2003
Salaakhen
as Giri Rao
1998
2001: Do Hazaar Ek
as Billu's uncle
1998
Ishq
as Behram
1997
Dil To Pagal Hai
as Ajay's father
1997
Udaan
as Madhu's Uncle (Mama)
1997
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
1996
Tu Chor Main Sipahi
as ACP Verma, Amar's dad
1996
Akele Hum Akele Tum
as Kanhaiya
1995
Ram Jaane
as Daddu Uncle
1995
Gundaraj
1995
Saajan Ki Baahon Mein
as Dr. Rastogi
1995
Professor Ki Padosan
as Pyarelal
1994
Yeh Dillagi
as Gurdas Bannerjee
1994
Andaz Apna Apna
as Amar's Father
1994
Elaan
as Head Const. Devkinandan Sharma
1994
Bedardi
as Mamaji
1993
Ek Hi Raasta
as Mehra
1993
King Uncle
as Karim
1993
Chamatkar
as Inspector P.K. Santh
1992
Jhoothi Shaan
as Krishna's to-be groom
1991
Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin
1990
Dil
as Inspector Ghalib
1990
Bahurani
as Kumar Chatterjee
1989
Dana Paani
Director (Directing)
1989
Mera Yaar Mera Dushman
as Jamshedji Mukkawala
1987
Sadak Chhap
as Shankar's friend
1987
Dekha Pyar Tumhara
as Lalu Lalwani
1985
Bhavani Junction
as Joseph
1985
Jhoothi
as Rasik Lal Sharma
1985
Sur Sangam
1985
Pyari Behna
as Makhan Singh
1985
Bhago Bhoot Aayaa
as Munna
1985
Bond 303
1985
Yudh
as Police Inspector Sawant
1985
Ulta Seedha
as Sapan Kumar
1985
Pighalta Aasman
as Badal
1985
Saaheb
as Pareshan
1985
Jaag Utha Insan
as Devandra Chaturvedi
1984
Kissi Se Na Kehna
as Mansukhlal
1983
Kaun? Kaisey?
as Photographer Nand Dukaan Bandh
1983
Rang Birangi
1983
Nastik
as Gayaprasad
1983
Chatpati
Producer (Production)
1983
Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka
as Ratanpal Singh
1983
Deedar-E-Yaar
as Sikander Alam Changezi
1982
Angoor
as Bahadur
1982
Bemisal
as Hiralal Tandon
1982
Sumbandh
1982