Deven Verma

Deven Verma

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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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Known For

Dil To Pagal Hai
Dil To Pagal Hai

1997

as Ajay's father

Andaz Apna Apna
Andaz Apna Apna

1994

as Amar's Father

Deewana
Deewana

1992

as Devdas Sabrangi

Chamatkar
Chamatkar

1992

as Inspector P.K. Santh

Ishq
Ishq

1997

as Behram

Dil
Dil

1990

as Inspector Ghalib

Gol Maal
Gol Maal

1979

as Deven Verma

Ram Jaane
Ram Jaane

1995

as Daddu Uncle

King Uncle
King Uncle

1993

as Karim

Mere Apne
Mere Apne

1971

as Niranjan

Jhoothi
Jhoothi

1985

as Rasik Lal Sharma

Milan
Milan

1967

as Radha's husband

Yeh Dillagi
Yeh Dillagi

1994

as Gurdas Bannerjee

Akele Hum Akele Tum
Akele Hum Akele Tum

1995

as Kanhaiya

Silsila
Silsila

1981

as Vidyarthi

Chori Mera Kaam
Chori Mera Kaam

1975

as Parveen Chandra Shah

Angoor
Angoor

1982

as Bahadur

Aap Ke Deewane
Aap Ke Deewane

1980

as Butler

Saaheb
Saaheb

1985

as Pareshan