Deven Verma
Actor
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
Filmography
Andaz Apna Apna
as Amar's Father 1994
Dil To Pagal Hai
as Ajay's father 1997
Gol Maal
as Deven Verma 1979
Ishq
as Behram 1997
Chamatkar
as Inspector P.K. Santh 1992
Akele Hum Akele Tum
as Kanhaiya 1995
Dil
as Inspector Ghalib 1990
Ram Jaane
as Daddu Uncle 1995
Angoor
as Bahadur 1982
King Uncle
as Karim 1993
Kabhi Kabhie
as Rambhajan 1976
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
1996
Silsila
as Vidyarthi 1981
Tu Chor Main Sipahi
as ACP Verma, Amar's dad 1996
Yeh Dillagi
as Gurdas Bannerjee 1994
Elaan
as Head Const. Devkinandan Sharma 1994
Khatta Meetha
as Dara 1978