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