Deven Verma

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Deven Verma

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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 produc…

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Andaz Apna Apna

Andaz Apna Apna

6.8 1994 Movie
Dil To Pagal Hai

Dil To Pagal Hai

6.9 1997 Movie
Gol Maal

Gol Maal

7.6 1979 Movie
Ishq

Ishq

6.4 1997 Movie
Chamatkar

Chamatkar

6.5 1992 Movie
Deewana

Deewana

6.8 1992 Movie
Akele Hum Akele Tum

Akele Hum Akele Tum

6.5 1995 Movie
Dil

Dil

6.5 1990 Movie
Ram Jaane

Ram Jaane

5.2 1995 Movie
Angoor

Angoor

7.3 1982 Movie
King Uncle

King Uncle

5.9 1993 Movie
Yeh Dillagi

Yeh Dillagi

6.2 1994 Movie

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2023
    Pineapple Upside Down Cake

    Movie Director

  2. 2003
    Calcutta Mail

    Movie

  3. 1998
    Salaakhen

    Movie Giri Rao

  4. 1998
    2001: Do Hazaar Ek

    Movie Billu's uncle

  5. 1997
    Ishq

    Movie Behram

  6. 1997
    Dil To Pagal Hai

    Movie Ajay's father

  7. 1997
    Udaan

    Movie Madhu's Uncle (Mama)

  8. 1996
    Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi

    Movie

  9. 1996
    Tu Chor Main Sipahi

    Movie ACP Verma, Amar's dad

  10. 1995
    Akele Hum Akele Tum

    Movie Kanhaiya

  11. 1995
    Ram Jaane

    Movie Daddu Uncle

  12. 1995
    Gundaraj

    Movie

  13. 1995
    Saajan Ki Baahon Mein

    Movie Dr. Rastogi

  14. 1994
    Professor Ki Padosan

    Movie Pyarelal

  15. 1994
    Yeh Dillagi

    Movie Gurdas Bannerjee

  16. 1994
    Andaz Apna Apna

    Movie Amar's Father

More credits
  1. 1994
    Elaan

    Movie Head Const. Devkinandan Sharma

  2. 1993
    Bedardi

    Movie Mamaji

  3. 1993
    Ek Hi Raasta

    Movie Mehra

  4. 1993
    King Uncle

    Movie Karim

  5. 1992
    Chamatkar

    Movie Inspector P.K. Santh

  6. 1992
    Deewana

    Movie Devdas Sabrangi

  7. 1991
    Jhoothi Shaan

    Movie Krishna's to-be groom

  8. 1990
    Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin

    Movie

  9. 1990
    Dil

    Movie Inspector Ghalib

  10. 1989
    Bahurani

    Movie Kumar Chatterjee

  11. 1989
    Dana Paani

    Movie Director

  12. 1987
    Mera Yaar Mera Dushman

    Movie Jamshedji Mukkawala

  13. 1987
    Sadak Chhap

    Movie Shankar's friend

  14. 1985
    Dekha Pyar Tumhara

    Movie Lalu Lalwani

  15. 1985
    Bhavani Junction

    Movie Joseph

  16. 1985
    Jhoothi

    Movie Rasik Lal Sharma

  17. 1985
    Sur Sangam

    Movie

  18. 1985
    Pyari Behna

    Movie Makhan Singh

  19. 1985
    Bhago Bhoot Aayaa

    Movie Munna

  20. 1985
    Bond 303

    Movie

  21. 1985
    Yudh

    Movie Police Inspector Sawant

  22. 1985
    Ulta Seedha

    Movie Sapan Kumar

  23. 1985
    Pighalta Aasman

    Movie Badal

  24. 1985
    Saaheb

    Movie Pareshan