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
Dil To Pagal Hai
(1997)
Ajay's father
Gol Maal
(1979)
Deven Verma
Dil
(1990)
Inspector Ghalib
Chamatkar
(1992)
Inspector P.K. Santh
Udaan
(1997)
Madhu's Uncle (Mama)
Andaz Apna Apna
(1994)
Amar's Father
Yeh Dillagi
(1994)
Gurdas Bannerjee
Ishq
(1997)
Behram
Gundaraj
(1995)
Full Filmography
Acting
Dharmputra
(1961)
Sudesh Rai
Gumrah
(1963)
Pyarelal
Suhagan
(1964)
Sukhiram (Dukhiram's son)
Oonche Log
(1965)
Rishte Naate
(1965)
Anupama
(1966)
Arun
Devar
(1966)
Suresh
Mohabbat Zindagi Hai
(1966)
Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi
(1966)
Vikram Varma
Milan
(1967)
Radha's husband
Sunghursh
(1968)
Nisar
Aaja Sanam
(1968)
Dr. Kaushal Verma
Mere Apne
(1971)
Niranjan
Buddha Mil Gaya
(1971)
Bhola
Bada Kabutar
(1973)
Bhola
Imtihan
(1974)
Phir Kab Milogi
(1974)
Devi Das
Kora Kagaz
(1974)
Chori Mera Kaam
(1975)
Parveen Chandra Shah
Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka
(1975)
Kabhi Kabhie
(1976)
Rambhajan
Ek Se Badhkar Ek
(1976)
Arjun Pandit
(1976)
Doosara Aadmi
(1977)
Timsi's Uncle
Mukti
(1977)
Tony
Aadmi Sadak Ka
(1977)
Suren
Khatta Meetha
(1978)
Dara
Priyatama
(1978)
Safed Jhooth
(1978)
Suleiman
Atithee
(1978)
Station Master
Naukri
(1978)
Loco
Anpadh
(1978)
Banke Lal Banarasi
Bhola Bhala
(1978)
Babu
Dillagi
(1978)
Gopal Krishan Choudhry
Gol Maal
(1979)
Deven Verma
Amar Deep
(1979)
Aap Ke Deewane
(1980)
Butler
Bombay 405 Miles
(1980)
Girdharilal Pawa
Thodisi Bewafaii
(1980)
Neeyat
(1980)
Judaai
(1980)
Ram 'R.N.' Narayan
Jal Mahal
(1980)
Shankar
Sau Din Saas Ke
(1980)
Do Premee
(1980)
Murari Bhonsle
Silsila
(1981)
Vidyarthi
Chhuppa Chhuppi
(1981)
Kudrat
(1981)
Biwi O Biwi
(1981)
Gafoor
Jyoti
(1981)
Siyaram
Angoor
(1982)
Bahadur
Bemisal
(1982)
Hiralal Tandon
Daulat
(1982)
Deedar-E-Yaar
(1982)
Sikander Alam Changezi
Sumbandh
(1982)
Kissi Se Na Kehna
(1983)
Mansukhlal
Kaun? Kaisey?
(1983)
Photographer Nand Dukaan Bandh
Nastik
(1983)
Gayaprasad
Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka
(1983)
Ratanpal Singh
Rang Birangi
(1983)
Jaag Utha Insan
(1984)
Devandra Chaturvedi
Saaheb
(1985)
Pareshan
Ulta Seedha
(1985)
Sapan Kumar
Sur Sangam
(1985)
Bhago Bhoot Aayaa
(1985)
Munna
Bhavani Junction
(1985)
Joseph
Dekha Pyar Tumhara
(1985)
Lalu Lalwani
Pyari Behna
(1985)
Makhan Singh
Jhoothi
(1985)
Rasik Lal Sharma
Pighalta Aasman
(1985)
Badal
Bond 303
(1985)
Yudh
(1985)
Police Inspector Sawant
Sadak Chhap
(1987)
Shankar's friend
Mera Yaar Mera Dushman
(1987)
Jamshedji Mukkawala
Bahurani
(1989)
Kumar Chatterjee
Dil
(1990)
Inspector Ghalib
Jhoothi Shaan
(1991)
Krishna's to-be groom
Chamatkar
(1992)
Inspector P.K. Santh
Ek Hi Raasta
(1993)
Mehra
King Uncle
(1993)
Karim
Bedardi
(1993)
Mamaji
Andaz Apna Apna
(1994)
Amar's Father
Elaan
(1994)
Head Const. Devkinandan Sharma
Professor Ki Padosan
(1994)
Pyarelal
Yeh Dillagi
(1994)
Gurdas Bannerjee
Ram Jaane
(1995)
Daddu Uncle
Saajan Ki Baahon Mein
(1995)
Dr. Rastogi
Akele Hum Akele Tum
(1995)
Kanhaiya
Gundaraj
(1995)
Tu Chor Main Sipahi
(1996)
ACP Verma, Amar's dad
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
(1996)
Ishq
(1997)
Behram
Dil To Pagal Hai
(1997)
Ajay's father
Udaan
(1997)
Madhu's Uncle (Mama)
Salaakhen
(1998)
Giri Rao
2001: Do Hazaar Ek
(1998)
Billu's uncle
Writing
Production
Directing