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