6.8
Movie
Acting
Deven Verma
- Credits
- 107 titles
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
Signature work
Known For
6.8
Movie
6.9
Movie
Dil To Pagal Hai
7.6
Movie
Gol Maal
6.4
Movie
Ishq
6.5
Movie
Chamatkar
6.7
Movie
Deewana
6.6
Movie
Akele Hum Akele Tum
6.4
Movie
Dil
7.4
Movie
Angoor
5.2
Movie
Ram Jaane
5.9
Movie
King Uncle
6.4
Movie
Kabhi Kabhie
5.4
Movie
Tu Chor Main Sipahi
5.4
Movie
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
6.2
Movie
Silsila
6.2
Movie
Yeh Dillagi
7.0
Movie
Khatta Meetha
5.7
Movie
Elaan
Acting credits 102
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Calcutta Mail Film | |
| 1998 | Salaakhen Film | Giri Rao |
| 1998 | 2001: Do Hazaar Ek Film | Billu's uncle |
| 1997 | Ishq Film | Behram |
| 1997 | Dil To Pagal Hai Film | Ajay's father |
| 1997 | Udaan Film | Madhu's Uncle (Mama) |
| 1996 | Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi Film | |
| 1996 | Tu Chor Main Sipahi Film | ACP Verma, Amar's dad |
| 1995 | Akele Hum Akele Tum Film | Kanhaiya |
| 1995 | Ram Jaane Film | Daddu Uncle |
| 1995 | Gundaraj Film | |
| 1995 | Saajan Ki Baahon Mein Film | Dr. Rastogi |
| 1994 | Professor Ki Padosan Film | Pyarelal |
| 1994 | Yeh Dillagi Film | Gurdas Bannerjee |
| 1994 | Andaz Apna Apna Film | Amar's Father |
| 1994 | Elaan Film | Head Const. Devkinandan Sharma |
| 1993 | Bedardi Film | Mamaji |
| 1993 | Ek Hi Raasta Film | Mehra |
| 1993 | King Uncle Film | Karim |
| 1992 | Chamatkar Film | Inspector P.K. Santh |
| 1992 | Deewana Film | Devdas Sabrangi |
| 1991 | Jhoothi Shaan Film | Krishna's to-be groom |
| 1990 | Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin Film | |
| 1990 | Dil Film | Inspector Ghalib |
| 1989 | Bahurani Film | Kumar Chatterjee |
| 1987 | Mera Yaar Mera Dushman Film | Jamshedji Mukkawala |
| 1987 | Sadak Chhap Film | Shankar's friend |
| 1985 | Dekha Pyar Tumhara Film | Lalu Lalwani |
| 1985 | Bhavani Junction Film | Joseph |
| 1985 | Jhoothi Film | Rasik Lal Sharma |
| 1985 | Sur Sangam Film | |
| 1985 | Pyari Behna Film | Makhan Singh |
| 1985 | Bhago Bhoot Aayaa Film | Munna |
| 1985 | Bond 303 Film | |
| 1985 | Yudh Film | Police Inspector Sawant |
| 1985 | Ulta Seedha Film | Sapan Kumar |
| 1985 | Pighalta Aasman Film | Badal |
| 1985 | Saaheb Film | Pareshan |
| 1984 | Jaag Utha Insan Film | Devandra Chaturvedi |
| 1983 | Kissi Se Na Kehna Film | Mansukhlal |
| 1983 | Kaun? Kaisey? Film | Photographer Nand Dukaan Bandh |
| 1983 | Rang Birangi Film | |
| 1983 | Nastik Film | Gayaprasad |
| 1983 | Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka Film | Ratanpal Singh |
| 1982 | Deedar-E-Yaar Film | Sikander Alam Changezi |
| 1982 | Angoor Film | Bahadur |
| 1982 | Bemisal Film | Hiralal Tandon |
| 1982 | Sumbandh Film | |
| 1982 | Daulat Film | |
| 1981 | Silsila Film | Vidyarthi |
| 1981 | Biwi O Biwi Film | Gafoor |
| 1981 | Jyoti Film | Siyaram |
| 1981 | Kudrat Film | |
| 1981 | Chhuppa Chhuppi Film | |
| 1980 | Do Premee Film | Murari Bhonsle |
| 1980 | Judaai Film | Ram 'R.N.' Narayan |
| 1980 | Neeyat Film | |
| 1980 | Jal Mahal Film | Shankar |
| 1980 | Bombay 405 Miles Film | Girdharilal Pawa |
| 1980 | Thodisi Bewafaii Film |
Crew credits 7
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Pineapple Upside Down Cake Film | Director |
| 1989 | Dana Paani Film | Director |
| 1983 | Chatpati Film | Producer |
| 1978 | Besharam Film | Director, Producer |
| 1973 | Bada Kabutar Film | Director |
| 1971 | Nadaan Film | Director, Screenplay, Producer |
| 1969 | Yakeen Film | Producer, Dialogue, Screenplay |