Died: December 2, 2014 (at age 77)
Birthplace: Pune, Maharashtra
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Deven Verma
Born: October 23, 1937
Died: December 2, 2014 (at age 77)
Birthplace: Pune, Maharashtra
Died: December 2, 2014 (at age 77)
Birthplace: Pune, Maharashtra
Biography
Deven Varma (23 October 1937 - 2 December 2014) was 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 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.
Life
He was born on 23 October 1937 in Kutchh, Gujarat and brought up in Pune. Varma studied at the Nowrosjee Wadia College for Arts and Science (University of Pune) (1953-57), graduating with Honours in Politics and Sociology. He married Rupa Ganguly, daughter of late veteran Bollywood actor, Ashok Kumar and sister of Preeti Ganguly.
Apart from Hindi films, Deven Varma acted in couple of Marathi and Bhojpuri films.
He died at 2am on 2 December 2014 in Pune following a heart attack and kidney failure.
Partial filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Calcutta Mail | Reema's grandfather | |
| 2002 | Sabse Badhkar Kaun | ||
| 2002 | Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai | Hari Taya | |
| 2000 | Kya Kehna | ||
| 1999 | Heeralal Pannalal | Mangalbhai | |
| 1998 | Salakhen | Giri Rao | |
| 1997 | Ishq | Behram | |
| 1997 | Dil To Pagal Hai | Ajay's father | |
| 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 | |
| 1990 | Dil | Inspector | |
| 1989 | Prem Pratigyaa | Hair Oil Salesman / Burglar | |
| 1985 | Saaheb | Pareshan | |
| 1985 | Jhoothi | Rasik | |
| 1985 | Bhago Bhut Aaya | Munna | |
| 1983 | Kissi Se Na Kehna | Mansukh | |
| 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 | Sau Din Saas Ke | Totaram | |
| 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 | Tony | |
| 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 - Dost Asava Tar Asaa | Surendramohan U. Nath 'Suren' | Bilingual film made in Marathi and Hindi |
| 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 No. 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 | ||
| 1961 | Dharmputra |
Producer
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Dana Paani | |
| 1983 | Chatpati | |
| 1978 | Besharam | |
| 1971 | Nadaan | |
| 1969 | Yakeen |
Director
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Dana Paani | |
| 1978 | Besharam | |
| 1973 | Bada Kabutar | |
| 1971 | Nadaan |
Awards
Filmfare Best Comedian Award
1983 Angoor - Bahadur
1979 Chor Ke Ghar Chor - Parvinbhai
1976 Chori Mera Kaam - Parveen Chandra Shah
[ Source: Wikipedia ]
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