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
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|---|---|
| Born |
Movies
Salaakhen
as Giri Rao
1998
2001: Do Hazaar Ek
as Billu's uncle
1998
Ishq
as Behram
1997
Dil To Pagal Hai
as Ajay's father
1997
Udaan
as Madhu's Uncle (Mama)
1997
Tu Chor Main Sipahi
as ACP Verma, Amar's dad
1996
Akele Hum Akele Tum
as Kanhaiya
1995
Ram Jaane
as Daddu Uncle
1995
1995
Saajan Ki Baahon Mein
as Dr. Rastogi
1995
Professor Ki Padosan
as Pyarelal
1994
Yeh Dillagi
as Gurdas Bannerjee
1994
Andaz Apna Apna
as Amar's Father
1994
Elaan
as Head Const. Devkinandan Sharma
1994
Bedardi
as Mamaji
1993
Ek Hi Raasta
as Mehra
1993
King Uncle
as Karim
1993
Chamatkar
as Inspector P.K. Santh
1992
Jhoothi Shaan
as Krishna's to-be groom
1991
Dil
as Inspector Ghalib
1990
Bahurani
as Kumar Chatterjee
1989
Mera Yaar Mera Dushman
as Jamshedji Mukkawala
1987
Sadak Chhap
as Shankar's friend
1987
Dekha Pyar Tumhara
as Lalu Lalwani
1985
Bhavani Junction
as Joseph
1985
Jhoothi
as Rasik Lal Sharma
1985
1985
Pyari Behna
as Makhan Singh
1985
Bhago Bhoot Aayaa
as Munna
1985
1985
Yudh
as Police Inspector Sawant
1985
Ulta Seedha
as Sapan Kumar
1985
Pighalta Aasman
as Badal
1985
Saaheb
as Pareshan
1985
Jaag Utha Insan
as Devandra Chaturvedi
1984
Kissi Se Na Kehna
as Mansukhlal
1983
Kaun? Kaisey?
as Photographer Nand Dukaan Bandh
1983
1983
Nastik
as Gayaprasad
1983
Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka
as Ratanpal Singh
1983
Deedar-E-Yaar
as Sikander Alam Changezi
1982
Angoor
as Bahadur
1982
Bemisal
as Hiralal Tandon
1982
1982
1982
Silsila
as Vidyarthi
1981
Biwi O Biwi
as Gafoor
1981
Jyoti
as Siyaram
1981
1981
1981
Do Premee
as Murari Bhonsle
1980
Judaai
as Ram 'R.N.' Narayan
1980
1980
Jal Mahal
as Shankar
1980
Bombay 405 Miles
as Girdharilal Pawa
1980
1980
Aap Ke Deewane
as Butler
1980
1980
Gol Maal
as Deven Verma
1979
1979
Anpadh
as Banke Lal Banarasi
1978
Atithee
as Station Master
1978
Naukri
as Loco
1978
Bhola Bhala
as Babu
1978
Khatta Meetha
as Dara
1978
Dillagi
as Gopal Krishan Choudhry
1978
Safed Jhooth
as Suleiman
1978
1978
Doosara Aadmi
as Timsi's Uncle
1977
Mukti
as Tony
1977
Aadmi Sadak Ka
as Suren
1977
1976
1976
Kabhi Kabhie
as Rambhajan
1976
1975
Chori Mera Kaam
as Parveen Chandra Shah
1975
1974
1974
Phir Kab Milogi
as Devi Das
1974
Bada Kabutar
as Bhola
1973
Mere Apne
as Niranjan
1971
Buddha Mil Gaya
as Bhola
1971
Sunghursh
as Nisar
1968
Aaja Sanam
as Dr. Kaushal Verma
1968
Milan
as Radha's husband
1967
Devar
as Suresh
1966
Anupama
as Arun
1966
Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi
as Vikram Varma
1966
1966
1965
1965
Suhagan
as Sukhiram (Dukhiram's son)
1964
Gumrah
as Pyarelal
1963
Dharmputra
as Sudesh Rai
1961
Movies
Dana Paani
Director
1989
Chatpati
Producer
1983
Besharam
Director
1978
Bada Kabutar
Director
1973
Nadaan
Producer
1971
Nadaan
Screenplay
1971
Nadaan
Director
1971
Yakeen
Screenplay
1969
Yakeen
Dialogue
1969
Yakeen
Producer
1969