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.[1]
Born on 23 October, 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.[2]
| Deven Verma | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 October |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | Rupa Ganguli |
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| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Calcutta Mail [3] | Reema's grandfather | |
| 2002 | Sabse Badhkar Kaun | ||
| 2002 | Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai | Hari Taya | |
| 2000 | Kya Kehna | Rustom | |
| 1999 | Heeralal Pannalal | Mangalbhai | |
| 1998 | Salakhen | Giri Rao | |
| 1997 | Ishq | Behram | |
| 1997 | Dil To Pagal Hai | Ajay's father/Pooja's uncle | |
| 1995 | Saajan Ki Baahon Mein | Dr. Rastogi | |
| 1995 | Hulchul | Vinod bhai | |
| 1994 | Yeh Dillagi | Gurdas Bannerjee | |
| 1994 | Andaz Apna Apna | Murli Manohar | |
| 1993 | Professar Ki Padosan | Pyarelal | |
| 1993 | Ek Hi Raasta | Mehra | |
| 1992 | Deewana | Devdas Sabrangi | |
| 1992 | Chamatkar | Inspector P.K. Santh | |
| 1989 | Prem Pratigyaa | Hair Oil Salesman / Burglar | |
| 1985 | Saaheb | Pareshan | |
| 1983 | Rang Birangi | Ravi Kapoor | |
| 1983 | Nastik | Gayaprasad | |
| 1982 | Bemisal | Hiralal Tandon | |
| 1982 | Angoor | Bahadur, double role | Won 1983 Filmfare Best Comedian Award |
| 1980 | Thodisi Bewafaii | Noor-E-Chasmis | |
| 1980 | Nishana | ||
| 1980 | Judaai | Ram Narayan 'R.N.' | Nominated, 1981 Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role |
| 1980 | Jal Mahal | Shankar | |
| 1980 | Do Premee | Morari Bhonsle | |
| 1980 | Bombay 405 Miles | Girdharilal Pawa | |
| 1980 | Aap Ke Deewane | Butler | |
| 1979 | Prem Vivah | ||
| 1979 | Magroor | ||
| 1979 | Lok Parlok | Chitragupt Sharma | |
| 1979 | Golmaal | Himself, guest appearance | |
| 1979 | Ghar Ki Laaj | ||
| 1979 | Chakravyuh | ||
| 1979 | Amar Deep | Rahim | |
| 1978 | Naukri | Loco | |
| 1978 | Dillagi | Gopal Krishan Choudry | |
| 1978 | Chor Ke Ghar Chor | Parvinbhai | Won 1979 Filmfare Best Comedian Award |
| 1978 | Bhola Bhala | Babu Khan | |
| 1978 | Besharam | Lakshman, his father and mother | |
| 1978 | Anpadh | Bankelal Banarasi | |
| 1977 | Safed Jhooth | ||
| 1977 | Priyatama | ||
| 1977 | Mukti | Tony | |
| 1977 | Khatta Meetha | Dara | |
| 1977 | Doosra Aadmi | Timsi's Uncle | |
| 1977 | Dildaar | Salim | |
| 1977 | Chalu Mera Naam | ||
| 1977 | Aadmi Sadak Ka | Surendramohan U. Nath 'Suren' | |
| 1976 | Zindagi | Prabhu | |
| 1976 | Kabhie Kabhie | Rambhajan | |
| 1976 | Ek Se Badhkar Ek | Constable Ludkuram | |
| 1976 | Arjun Pandit | ||
| 1975 | Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka | Ramu Makhichandani 'Shola' | |
| 1975 | Chori Mera Kaam | Parveen Chandra Shah | Won 1976 Filmfare Best Comedian Award |
| 1975 | Aa Jaa Sanam | Dr. Kaushal Verma | |
| 1974 | Phir Kab Milogi | Devi Das | |
| 1974 | Kora Kagaz | Drona Acharya | |
| 1974 | Imtihaan | ||
| 1974 | 36 Ghante | Kirpal Singh | |
| 1973 | Dhund | Banke Lal | |
| 1973 | Bada Kabootar | Bhola | |
| 1972 | Maalik | Ram Murthy Pandey | |
| 1972 | Annadata | Pestonji's client | |
| 1971 | Mere Apne | Niranjan | |
| 1971 | Buddha Mil Gaya | Bhola | |
| 1970 | Khamoshi | Patient #22 | |
| 1969 | Tamanna | ||
| 1967 | Milan | Ram Vishwanath Rao | |
| 1966 | Mohabbat Zindagi Hai | Vicky | |
| 1966 | Devar | ||
| 1966 | Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi | Vikram | |
| 1966 | Anupama | Arun | |
| 1964 | Suhagan | Sukhiram | |
| 1964 | Qawwali Ki Raat | ||
| 1963 | Aaj Aur Kal |
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Dana Paani | |
| 1983 | Chatpati | |
| 1978 | Besharam | |
| 1971 | Nadaan | |
| 1969 | Yakeen |
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Dana Paani | |
| 1978 | Besharam | |
| 1973 | Bada Kabutar | |
| 1971 | Nadaan |
Filmfare Best Comedian Award
1983 Angoor – Bahadur
1979 Chor Ke Ghar Chor – Parvinbhai
1976 Chori Mera Kaam – Parveen Chandra Shah
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