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Deven Verma
Deven Verma was an Indian film actor. He was well known for his comic roles that he played in different Hindi films.

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Deven Verma, Indian Film ActorDeven Verma was a veteran Bollywood personality, a well known face as a comedian in different Hindi movies. Later he produced and directed many Hindi Films. He worked with the different acclaimed film directors of India like Basu Chatterjee, Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Gulzar.

Deven Verma 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, which was directed by Gulzar.

Early Life of Deven Verma
Deven Verma was born on 23rd October in the year 1937. He was hailed from Pune, Maharashtra. There he studied at the Nowrosjee Wadia College in Arts and Science, which is under University of Pune. Deven Verma, Indian Film ActorHe studied there from 1953 to 1957. From there, he graduated with Honours in Politics and Sociology.

Career of Devan Verma
Devan Verma, a versatile genius personality in Hindi film industry. He played diverse roles and he was successful in picturizing the characters like grandfather, Police Inspector, Constable and many other. He was as a supporting actor in different Hindi films like Sabse Badhkar Kaun, Dil To Pagal Hai, Heeralal Pannalal, Chamatkar,Nastik, Salakhen and many other Hindi films. He also acted in many Marathi and Bhojpuri films in India. In his later life, he became a successful producer and director. He produced the films like Dana Paani (1989), Chatpati (1983), Besharam (1978), Nadaan (1971) and Yakeen (1969). He directed many films like Dana Paani, Besharam and Bada Kabutar.

Filmography of Devan Verma

Year Film
2003 Calcutta Mail
2002 Sabse Badhkar Kaun
2002 Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai
2000 Kya Kehna
1999 Heeralal Pannalal
1998 Salakhen
1997 Ishq
1997 Dil To Pagal Hai
1995 Saajan Ki Baahon Mein
1995 Hulchul
1994 Yeh Dillagi
1994 Andaz Apna Apna
1993 Professar Ki Padosan
1993 Ek Hi Raasta
1992 Deewana
1992 Chamatkar
1990 Dil
1989 Prem Pratigyaa
1985 Saaheb
1985 Bhago Bhut Aaya
1983 Rang Birangi
1983 Nastik
1982 Bemisal
1982 Angoor
1980 Thodisi Bewafaii
1980 Sau Din Saas Ke
1980 Nishana
1980 Judaai
1980 Jal Mahal
1980 Do Premee
1980 Bombay 405 Miles
1980 Aap Ke Deewane
1979 Prem Vivah
1979 Magroor
1979 Lok Parlok
1979 Golmaal
1979 Ghar Ki Laaj
1979 Chakravyuh
1979 Amar Deep
1978 Naukri
1978 Dillagi
1978 Chor Ke Ghar Chor
1978 Bhola Bhala
1978 Besharam
1978 Anpadh
1977 Safed Jhooth
1977 Priyatama
1977 Mukti
1977 Khatta Meetha
1977 Doosra Aadmi
1977 Dildaar
1977 Chalu Mera Naam
1977 Aadmi Sadak Ka - Dost Asava Tar Asaa
1976 Zindagi
1976 Kabhie Kabhie
1976 Ek Se Badhkar Ek
1976 Arjun Pandit
1975 Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka
1975 Chori Mera Kaam
1975 Aa Jaa Sanam
1974 Phir Kab Milogi
1974 Kora Kagaz
1974 Imtihaan
1974 36 Ghante
1973 Dhund
1973 Bada Kabootar
1972 Maalik
1972 Annadata
1971 Mere Apne
1971 Buddha Mil Gaya
1970 Khamoshi
1969 Tamanna
1967 Milan
1966 Mohabbat Zindagi Hai
1966 Devar
1966 Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi
1966 Anupama
1964 Suhagan
1964 Qawwali Ki Raat
1963 Aaj Aur Kal
1961 Dharmputra


Awards Received by Devan Verma
Devan Verma received prestigious awards like Filmfare Best Comedian Award in the year 1976, 1979 and 1983. He was also nominated in 1981 Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role.

Personal Life of Devan Verma
Devan Verma was married to Rupa Ganguly, daughter of another veteran actor, Ashok Kumar and sister of Preeti Ganguly.

Devan Verma died at 2am on 2nd December 2014 in Pune, Maharashtra, following heart attack and kidney failure.


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