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Deven Verma

Film Director / Film Producer / Screenwriter | * 10/23/1930 († 84, 12/02/2014) | Pune / Poona (India)
Deven Verma (23 October 1937 – 2 December 2014) was an Indian film and television actor, particularly known for his comic roles, with Bollywood directors like Basu Chatterji, Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Gulzar. He also produced and directed films, including Besharam. He won Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Chori Mera Kaam, Chor Ke Ghar Chor and Angoor. ()
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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.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Romance / Love | Comedies

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Bhola Nath is a young petty criminal/robber/pickpocket whom works with a female acomplice and his former lover, Sharmii. Bhola unknowlingly is the illigetimate son of a police officer, named Kumar, wh ...

Chori Mera Kaam

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1975 | 2.6/5 | 2h 45min
Romance / Love, Comedy
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The theft of Devi Maa's statuette jeopardizes the lives of a noble family. ...

Chor Ke Ghar Chor

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1978 | 2h 31min
 
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Two slackers competing for the affections of an heiress inadvertently become her protectors from an evil criminal. ...

Andaz Apna Apna

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1994 | 3.5/5 | 2h 40min
Comedy, Romance / Love, Kids & Family
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Rajesh Sharma, working with the Indian Government on a top secret research project, has to deal with enemy agents, explosions, murder and last but not least a dangerous look-alike. ...

Yakeen

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1969 | 2h 30min
Mystery, Action, Crime, Romance / Love, Thriller
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Awards & Nominations for Deven Verma

3x Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role 13x Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role
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Movies with Deven Verma as Actor(91)

as Billu's uncle1998 2001: Do Hazaar Ek
as Giri Rao1998 Salaakhen
as Madhu's Uncle (Mama)1997 Udaan
as Ajay's father1997 Dil To Pagal Hai
as Behram1997 Ishq
1996 Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
as ACP Verma, Amar's dad1996 Tu Chor Main Sipahi
1995 Gundaraj
as Dr. Rastogi1995 Saajan Ki Baahon Mein
as Daddu Uncle1995 Ram Jaane
as Kanhaiya1995 Akele Hum Akele Tum
1994 Yeh Dillagi
as Head Const. Devkinandan Sharma1994 Elaan
as Pyarelal1994 Professor Ki Padosan
as Amar's Father1994 Andaz Apna Apna
as Mamaji1993 Bedardi
as Karim1993 King Uncle
as Mehra1993 Ek Hi Raasta
as Inspector P.K. Santh1992 Chamatkar
as Krishna's to-be groom1991 Jhoothi Shaan
as Inspector Ghalib1990 Dil
as Kumar Chatterjee1989 Bahurani
as Shankar's friend1987 Sadak Chhap
as Jamshedji Mukkawala1987 Mera Yaar Mera Dushman
as Makhan Singh1985 Pyari Behna
as Lalu Lalwani1985 Dekha Pyar Tumhara
as Munna1985 Bhago Bhoot Aayaa
as Pareshan1985 Saaheb
as Badal1985 Pighalta Aasman
1985 Bond 303
as Joseph1985 Bhavani Junction
as Rasik Lal Sharma1985 Jhoothi
1985 Sur Sangam
as Sapan Kumar1985 Ulta Seedha
as Police Inspector Sawant1985 Yudh
as Devandra Chaturvedi1984 Jaag Utha Insan
as Mansukhlal1983 Kissi Se Na Kehna
as Photographer Nand Dukaan Bandh1983 Kaun? Kaisey?
as Gayaprasad1983 Nastik
as Ratanpal Singh1983 Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka
as Bahadur1982 Angoor
as Sikander Alam Changezi1982 Deedar-E-Yaar
as Hiralal Tandon1982 Bemisal
1982 Daulat
as Gafoor1981 Biwi O Biwi
as Vidyarthi1981 Silsila
1981 Chhuppa Chhuppi
1981 Kudrat
as Ram 'R.N.' Narayan1980 Judaai
1980 Sau Din Saas Ke
as Shankar1980 Jal Mahal
as Girdharilal Pawa1980 Bombay 405 Miles
1980 Neeyat
as Murari Bhonsle1980 Do Premee
as Butler1980 Aap Ke Deewane
1980 Thodisi Bewafaii
1979 Amar Deep
as himself1979 Gol Maal
1978 Priyatama
as Babu1978 Bhola Bhala
as Suleiman1978 Safed Jhooth
as Banke Lal Banarasi1978 Anpadh
as Loco1978 Naukri
as Gopal Krishan Choudhry1978 Dillagi
as Station Master1978 Atithee
as Dara1978 Khatta Meetha
as Tony1977 Mukti
as Timsi's Uncle1977 Doosara Aadmi
as Rambhajan1976 Kabhi Kabhie
1976 Arjun Pandit
1976 Ek Se Badhkar Ek
1975 Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka
as Parveen Chandra Shah1975 Chori Mera Kaam
1974 Imtihan
1974 Kora Kagaz
as Devi Das1974 Phir Kab Milogi
as Bhola1973 Bada Kabutar
as Niranjan1971 Mere Apne
as Bhola1971 Buddha Mil Gaya
as Nisar1968 Sunghursh
as Dr. Kaushal Verma1968 Aaja Sanam
as Radha's husband1967 Milan
as Suresh1966 Devar
as Arun1966 Anupama
1966 Mohabbat Zindagi Hai
as Vikram Varma1966 Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi
1965 Oonche Log
1965 Rishte Naate
as Sukhiram (Dukhiram's son)1964 Suhagan
as Pyarelal1963 Gumrah
as Sudesh Rai1961 Dharmputra

Movies with Deven Verma as Crew(9)

Directing/Director1989 Dana Paani
Directing/Director1978 Besharam
Directing/Director1973 Bada Kabutar
Directing/Director1971 Nadaan
Production/Producer1971 Nadaan
Writing/Screenplay1971 Nadaan
Production/Producer1969 Yakeen
Writing/Dialogue1969 Yakeen
Writing/Screenplay1969 Yakeen

Full Name: Deven Verma
Citizenship: India
Born: Thursday, 10/23 1930 (October) in Pune / Poona (India)
Died: Tuesday, 12/02 2014 (December) in Pune (aged: 84)
Zodiac sign: Scorpio (Chinese zodiac sign: Horse)
Languages: Hindi (HI)
Educated at: Savitribai Phule Pune University
Spouses (current/former): Rupa Verma
Related to: Ashok Kumar
Other names for Deven Verma (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"देवेन वर्मा"
Deven Verma frequently works together with these people:
Ashok Kumar (16x, Actor)
Aruna Irani (13x, Actress)
Rahul Dev Burman (12x, Crew)
Rakesh Roshan (11x, Actor)
Hrishikesh Mukherjee (11x, Crew)
Rekha (11x, Actress)
Shashi Kapoor (11x, Actor)
A.K. Hangal (11x, Actor)
Yash Chopra (10x, Crew)
Asha Bhosle (9x, Crew)
Mithun Chakraborty (8x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:1033095, Added: 11/30/2018, Last updated: 04/12/2024