Deven Verma
Acting
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
Known For
Acting History
2003
1998
2001: Do Hazaar Ek
as Billu's uncle
Salaakhen
as Giri Rao
1997
1995
1994
Andaz Apna Apna
as Amar's Father
Professor Ki Padosan
as Pyarelal
Elaan
as Head Const. Devkinandan Sharma
Yeh Dillagi
as Gurdas Bannerjee
1993
King Uncle
as Karim
1990
Dil
as Inspector Ghalib
1989
Dana Paani
Director
1987
Mera Yaar Mera Dushman
as Jamshedji Mukkawala
Sadak Chhap
as Shankar's friend
1985
Pyari Behna
as Makhan Singh
Dekha Pyar Tumhara
as Lalu Lalwani
Bhago Bhoot Aayaa
as Munna
Pighalta Aasman
as Badal
Bhavani Junction
as Joseph
Saaheb
as Pareshan
Ulta Seedha
as Sapan Kumar
1983
1982
Angoor
as Bahadur
Deedar-E-Yaar
as Sikander Alam Changezi
1980
1979
Gol Maal
as Deven Verma
1978
Dillagi
as Gopal Krishan Choudhry
Khatta Meetha
as Dara
Safed Jhooth
as Suleiman
Anpadh
as Banke Lal Banarasi
Naukri
as Loco
Besharam
as Laxman / Laxman's Father / Laxman's Mother
Atithee
as Station Master
Besharam
Director
Besharam
Producer
1977
Doosara Aadmi
as Timsi's Uncle
Mukti
as Tony
1974
Phir Kab Milogi
as Devi Das
1973
Bada Kabutar
as Bhola
Bada Kabutar
Director
1968
Sunghursh
as Nisar
1965
1963
Gumrah
as Pyarelal
1961
Dharmputra
as Sudesh Rai