Deven Verma
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
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
Acting
(1998)
2001: Do Hazaar Ek
as Billu's uncle
(1998)
Salaakhen
as Giri Rao
(1997)
Dil To Pagal Hai
as Ajay's father
(1997)
Ishq
as Behram
(1997)
Udaan
as Madhu's Uncle (Mama)
(1996)
Tu Chor Main Sipahi
as ACP Verma, Amar's dad
(1996)
(1995)
Ram Jaane
as Daddu Uncle
(1995)
(1995)
Akele Hum Akele Tum
as Kanhaiya
(1995)
Saajan Ki Baahon Mein
as Dr. Rastogi
(1994)
Andaz Apna Apna
as Amar's Father
(1994)
Yeh Dillagi
as Gurdas Bannerjee
(1994)
Elaan
as Head Const. Devkinandan Sharma
(1994)
Professor Ki Padosan
as Pyarelal
(1993)
Ek Hi Raasta
as Mehra
(1993)
Bedardi
as Mamaji
(1993)
King Uncle
as Karim
(1992)
Chamatkar
as Inspector P.K. Santh
(1991)
Jhoothi Shaan
as Krishna's to-be groom
(1990)
Dil
as Inspector Ghalib
(1989)
Bahurani
as Kumar Chatterjee
(1987)
Sadak Chhap
as Shankar's friend
(1987)
Mera Yaar Mera Dushman
as Jamshedji Mukkawala
(1985)
Pyari Behna
as Makhan Singh
(1985)
Jhoothi
as Rasik Lal Sharma
(1985)
Saaheb
as Pareshan
(1985)
Yudh
as Police Inspector Sawant
(1985)
Bhago Bhoot Aayaa
as Munna
(1985)
Dekha Pyar Tumhara
as Lalu Lalwani
(1985)
(1985)
(1985)
Pighalta Aasman
as Badal
(1985)
Bhavani Junction
as Joseph
(1985)
Ulta Seedha
as Sapan Kumar
(1984)
Jaag Utha Insan
as Devandra Chaturvedi
(1983)
Nastik
as Gayaprasad
(1983)
Kaun? Kaisey?
as Photographer Nand Dukaan Bandh
(1983)
Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka
as Ratanpal Singh
(1983)
Kissi Se Na Kehna
as Mansukhlal
(1983)
(1982)
Angoor
as Bahadur
(1982)
Bemisal
as Hiralal Tandon
(1982)
(1982)
Deedar-E-Yaar
as Sikander Alam Changezi
(1982)
(1981)
Silsila
as Vidyarthi
(1981)
(1981)
(1981)
Biwi O Biwi
as Gafoor
(1981)
Jyoti
as Siyaram
(1980)
Judaai
as Ram 'R.N.' Narayan
(1980)
(1980)
(1980)
Do Premee
as Murari Bhonsle
(1980)
Bombay 405 Miles
as Girdharilal Pawa
(1980)
Aap Ke Deewane
as Butler
(1980)
(1980)
Jal Mahal
as Shankar
(1979)
Gol Maal
as Deven Verma
(1979)
(1978)
Khatta Meetha
as Dara
(1978)
(1978)
Dillagi
as Gopal Krishan Choudhry
(1978)
Safed Jhooth
as Suleiman
(1978)
Naukri
as Loco
(1978)
Anpadh
as Banke Lal Banarasi
(1978)
Bhola Bhala
as Babu
(1978)
Atithee
as Station Master
(1977)
Doosara Aadmi
as Timsi's Uncle
(1977)
Mukti
as Tony
(1977)
Aadmi Sadak Ka
as Suren
(1976)
Kabhi Kabhie
as Rambhajan
(1976)
(1976)
(1976)
(1975)
Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka
as Ramu 'Shola' Makhichandani
(1975)
Chori Mera Kaam
as Parveen Chandra Shah
(1974)
(1974)
(1974)
Phir Kab Milogi
as Devi Das
(1973)
Bada Kabutar
as Bhola
(1971)
Mere Apne
as Niranjan
(1971)
Buddha Mil Gaya
as Bhola
(1968)
Sunghursh
as Nisar
(1968)
Aaja Sanam
as Dr. Kaushal Verma
(1967)
Milan
as Radha's husband
(1966)
Anupama
as Arun
(1966)
Devar
as Suresh
(1966)
(1966)
Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi
as Vikram Varma
(1965)
(1965)
(1964)
Suhagan
as Sukhiram (Dukhiram's son)
(1963)
Gumrah
as Pyarelal
(1961)
Dharmputra
as Sudesh Rai
Crew
(2023)
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Director
(1989)
Dana Paani
Director
(1983)
Chatpati
Producer
(1978)
Besharam
Director
(1973)
Bada Kabutar
Director
(1971)
Nadaan
Screenplay, Director, Producer
(1969)
Yakeen
Dialogue, Screenplay, Producer