Deven Verma
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 23, 1937
- Died
- December 2, 2014
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
- Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Pineapple Upside Down Cake 2023
Director
Calcutta Mail 2003
Actor
Heera Lal Panna Lal 1999
Actor
Salaakhen 1998
as Giri Rao
2001: Do Hazaar Ek 1998
as Billu's uncle
Ishq 1997
as Behram
Dil To Pagal Hai 1997
as Ajay's father
Udaan 1997
as Madhu's Uncle (Mama)
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi 1996
Actor
Tu Chor Main Sipahi 1996
as ACP Verma, Amar's dad
Akele Hum Akele Tum 1995
as Kanhaiya
Ram Jaane 1995
as Daddu Uncle
Gundaraj 1995
Actor
Saajan Ki Baahon Mein 1995
as Dr. Rastogi
Professor Ki Padosan 1994
as Pyarelal
Yeh Dillagi 1994
as Gurdas Bannerjee
Andaz Apna Apna 1994
as Amar's Father
Elaan 1994
as Head Const. Devkinandan Sharma
Bedardi 1993
as Mamaji
Ek Hi Raasta 1993
as Mehra
King Uncle 1993
as Karim
Chamatkar 1992
as Inspector P.K. Santh
Deewana 1992
as Devdas Sabrangi
Jhoothi Shaan 1991
as Krishna's to-be groom
Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin 1990
Actor
Dil 1990
as Inspector Ghalib
Bahurani 1989
as Kumar Chatterjee
Dana Paani 1989
Director
Mera Yaar Mera Dushman 1987
as Jamshedji Mukkawala
- Sadak Chhap
Sadak Chhap 1987
as Shankar's friend
Dekha Pyar Tumhara 1985
as Lalu Lalwani
Bhavani Junction 1985
as Joseph
Jhoothi 1985
as Rasik Lal Sharma
- Sur Sangam
Sur Sangam 1985
Actor
Pyari Behna 1985
as Makhan Singh
Bhago Bhoot Aayaa 1985
as Munna
Bond 303 1985
Actor
Yudh 1985
as Police Inspector Sawant
Ulta Seedha 1985
as Sapan Kumar
Pighalta Aasman 1985
as Badal
Saaheb 1985
as Pareshan
Jaag Utha Insan 1984
as Devandra Chaturvedi
Kissi Se Na Kehna 1983
as Mansukhlal
Kaun? Kaisey? 1983
as Photographer Nand Dukaan Bandh
Rang Birangi 1983
Actor
Nastik 1983
as Gayaprasad
Chatpati 1983
Producer
Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka 1983
as Ratanpal Singh
Deedar-E-Yaar 1982
as Sikander Alam Changezi
Angoor 1982
as Bahadur
Bemisal 1982
as Hiralal Tandon
Daulat 1982
Actor
Sumbandh 1982
Actor
Silsila 1981
as Vidyarthi
Biwi O Biwi 1981
as Gafoor
Jyoti 1981
as Siyaram
Kudrat 1981
Actor
- Chhuppa Chhuppi
Chhuppa Chhuppi 1981
Actor
Do Premee 1980
as Murari Bhonsle
Judaai 1980
as Ram 'R.N.' Narayan
Neeyat 1980
Actor
Jal Mahal 1980
as Shankar
Bombay 405 Miles 1980
as Girdharilal Pawa
Thodisi Bewafaii 1980
Actor
Aap Ke Deewane 1980
as Butler
Sau Din Saas Ke 1980
Actor
Prem Vivah 1979
Actor
Gol Maal 1979
as Deven Verma
Amar Deep 1979
Actor
Anpadh 1978
as Banke Lal Banarasi
Atithee 1978
as Station Master
Naukri 1978
as Loco
Bhola Bhala 1978
as Babu
Besharam 1978
as Laxman / Laxman's Father / Laxman's Mother, Director, Producer
Khatta Meetha 1978
as Dara
Priyatama 1978
Actor
Dillagi 1978
as Gopal Krishan Choudhry
Safed Jhooth 1978
as Suleiman
Doosara Aadmi 1977
as Timsi's Uncle
Mukti 1977
as Tony
Aadmi Sadak Ka 1977
as Suren
One Better Than the Other 1976
Actor
Arjun Pandit 1976
Actor
Kabhi Kabhie 1976
as Rambhajan
Ha Khel Savlyancha 1976
Actor
Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka 1975
as Ramu 'Shola' Makhichandani
Chori Mera Kaam 1975
as Parveen Chandra Shah
Imtihan 1974
Actor
Kora Kagaz 1974
Actor
Phir Kab Milogi 1974
as Devi Das
Bada Kabutar 1973
as Bhola, Director
Mere Apne 1971
as Niranjan
Nadaan 1971
Director, Screenplay, Producer
Buddha Mil Gaya 1971
as Bhola
Yakeen 1969
Producer, Dialogue, Screenplay
Khamoshi 1969
as Patient #22
Sunghursh 1968
as Nisar
- Aaja Sanam
Aaja Sanam 1968
as Dr. Kaushal Verma
Milan 1967
as Radha's husband
Devar 1966
as Suresh
Anupama 1966
as Arun
Love is life 1966
Actor
Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi 1966
as Vikram Varma
Oonche Log 1965
Actor
Rishte Naate 1965
Actor
Suhagan 1964
as Sukhiram (Dukhiram's son)
Gumrah 1963
as Pyarelal
Dharmputra 1961
as Sudesh Rai
Credits from TMDB.