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
Known for
Directing 5
- 2023Pineapple Upside Down Cake · director
- 1989Dana Paani · director
- 1978Besharam · director
- 1973Bada Kabutar · director
- 1971Nadaan · director
Acting 101
- 2003Calcutta Mail
- 1998Salaakhen as Giri Rao
- 19982001: Do Hazaar Ek as Billu's uncle
- 1997Ishq as Behram
- 1997Dil To Pagal Hai as Ajay's father
- 1997Udaan as Madhu's Uncle (Mama)
- 1996Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
- 1996Tu Chor Main Sipahi as ACP Verma, Amar's dad
- 1995Akele Hum Akele Tum as Kanhaiya
- 1995Ram Jaane as Daddu Uncle
- 1995Gundaraj
- 1995Saajan Ki Baahon Mein as Dr. Rastogi
- 1994Professor Ki Padosan as Pyarelal
- 1994Yeh Dillagi as Gurdas Bannerjee
- 1994Andaz Apna Apna as Amar's Father
- 1994Elaan as Head Const. Devkinandan Sharma
- 1993Bedardi as Mamaji
- 1993Ek Hi Raasta as Mehra
- 1993King Uncle as Karim
- 1992Chamatkar as Inspector P.K. Santh
- 1992Deewana as Devdas Sabrangi
- 1991Jhoothi Shaan as Krishna's to-be groom
- 1990Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin
- 1990Dil as Inspector Ghalib
- 1989Bahurani as Kumar Chatterjee
- 1987Mera Yaar Mera Dushman as Jamshedji Mukkawala
- 1987Sadak Chhap as Shankar's friend
- 1985Dekha Pyar Tumhara as Lalu Lalwani
- 1985Bhavani Junction as Joseph
- 1985Jhoothi as Rasik Lal Sharma
- 1985Sur Sangam
- 1985Pyari Behna as Makhan Singh
- 1985Bhago Bhoot Aayaa as Munna
- 1985Bond 303
- 1985Yudh as Police Inspector Sawant
- 1985Ulta Seedha as Sapan Kumar
- 1985Pighalta Aasman as Badal
- 1985Saaheb as Pareshan
- 1984Jaag Utha Insan as Devandra Chaturvedi
- 1983Kissi Se Na Kehna as Mansukhlal
- 1983Kaun? Kaisey? as Photographer Nand Dukaan Bandh
- 1983Rang Birangi
- 1983Nastik as Gayaprasad
- 1983Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka as Ratanpal Singh
- 1982Deedar-E-Yaar as Sikander Alam Changezi
- 1982Angoor as Bahadur
- 1982Bemisal as Hiralal Tandon
- 1982Sumbandh
- 1982Daulat
- 1981Silsila as Vidyarthi
- 1981Biwi O Biwi as Gafoor
- 1981Jyoti as Siyaram
- 1981Kudrat
- 1981Chhuppa Chhuppi
- 1980Do Premee as Murari Bhonsle
- 1980Judaai as Ram 'R.N.' Narayan
- 1980Neeyat
- 1980Jal Mahal as Shankar
- 1980Bombay 405 Miles as Girdharilal Pawa
- 1980Thodisi Bewafaii
- 1980Aap Ke Deewane as Butler
- 1980Sau Din Saas Ke
- 1979Prem Vivah
- 1979Gol Maal as Deven Verma
- 1979Amar Deep
- 1978Anpadh as Banke Lal Banarasi
- 1978Atithee as Station Master
- 1978Naukri as Loco
- 1978Bhola Bhala as Babu
- 1978Besharam as Laxman / Laxman's Father / Laxman's Mother
- 1978Khatta Meetha as Dara
- 1978Priyatama
- 1978Dillagi as Gopal Krishan Choudhry
- 1978Safed Jhooth as Suleiman
- 1977Doosara Aadmi as Timsi's Uncle
- 1977Mukti as Tony
- 1977Aadmi Sadak Ka as Suren
- 1976One Better Than the Other
- 1976Arjun Pandit
- 1976Kabhi Kabhie as Rambhajan
- 1976Ha Khel Savlyancha
- 1975Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka as Ramu 'Shola' Makhichandani
- 1975Chori Mera Kaam as Parveen Chandra Shah
- 1974Imtihan
- 1974Kora Kagaz
- 1974Phir Kab Milogi as Devi Das
- 1973Bada Kabutar as Bhola
- 1971Mere Apne as Niranjan
- 1971Buddha Mil Gaya as Bhola
- 1968Sunghursh as Nisar
- 1968Aaja Sanam as Dr. Kaushal Verma
- 1967Milan as Radha's husband
- 1966Devar as Suresh
- 1966Anupama as Arun
- 1966Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi as Vikram Varma
- 1966Love is life
- 1965Oonche Log
- 1965Rishte Naate
- 1964Suhagan as Sukhiram (Dukhiram's son)
- 1963Gumrah as Pyarelal
- 1961Dharmputra as Sudesh Rai