Biography
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
Acted in 99
2000s
- 2003
Calcutta Mail
Movie
1990s
- 1999
Heera Lal Panna Lal
Movie
- 1998
Salaakhen
Giri Rao
2001: Do Hazaar Ek
Billu's uncle
- 1997
Udaan
Madhu's Uncle (Mama)
- 1996
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
Movie
Tu Chor Main Sipahi
ACP Verma, Amar's dad
- 1995
Akele Hum Akele Tum
Kanhaiya
Gundaraj
Movie
Saajan Ki Baahon Mein
Dr. Rastogi
- 1994
Professor Ki Padosan
Pyarelal
Andaz Apna Apna
Amar's Father
- 1993
Bedardi
Mamaji
Ek Hi Raasta
Mehra
King Uncle
Karim
- 1992
- 1991
Jhoothi Shaan
Krishna's to-be groom
- 1990
Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin
Movie
1980s
- 1989
Bahurani
Kumar Chatterjee
- 1987
Mera Yaar Mera Dushman
Jamshedji Mukkawala
- 1985
Dekha Pyar Tumhara
Lalu Lalwani
Bhavani Junction
Joseph
Pyari Behna
Makhan Singh
Bhago Bhoot Aayaa
Munna
Bond 303
Movie
Yudh
Police Inspector Sawant
Ulta Seedha
Sapan Kumar
Pighalta Aasman
Badal
Saaheb
Pareshan
- 1984
Jaag Utha Insan
Devandra Chaturvedi
- 1983
Kissi Se Na Kehna
Mansukhlal
Kaun? Kaisey?
Photographer Nand Dukaan Bandh
Rang Birangi
Movie
Nastik
Gayaprasad
Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka
Ratanpal Singh
- 1982
Deedar-E-Yaar
Sikander Alam Changezi
Angoor
Bahadur
Bemisal
Hiralal Tandon
Sumbandh
Movie
Daulat
Movie
- 1981
Biwi O Biwi
Gafoor
Jyoti
Siyaram
Kudrat
Movie
- 1980
Do Premee
Murari Bhonsle
Judaai
Ram 'R.N.' Narayan
Neeyat
Movie
Jal Mahal
Shankar
Bombay 405 Miles
Girdharilal Pawa
Thodisi Bewafaii
Movie
Aap Ke Deewane
Butler
Sau Din Saas Ke
Movie
1970s
- 1979
Prem Vivah
Movie
Gol Maal
Deven Verma
Amar Deep
Movie
- 1978
Anpadh
Banke Lal Banarasi
Atithee
Station Master
Naukri
Loco
Bhola Bhala
Babu
Besharam
Laxman / Laxman's Father / Laxman's Mother
Khatta Meetha
Dara
Safed Jhooth
Suleiman
Dillagi
Gopal Krishan Choudhry
Priyatama
Movie
- 1977
Mukti
Tony
Aadmi Sadak Ka
Suren
- 1976
One Better Than the Other
Movie
Arjun Pandit
Movie
Ha Khel Savlyancha
Movie
- 1975
Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka
Ramu 'Shola' Makhichandani
- 1974
Imtihan
Movie
Kora Kagaz
Movie
Phir Kab Milogi
Devi Das
- 1973
Bada Kabutar
Bhola
- 1971
Mere Apne
Niranjan
Buddha Mil Gaya
Bhola
1960s
- 1969
Khamoshi
Patient #22
- 1968
Sunghursh
Nisar
- 1967
Milan
Radha's husband
- 1966
Devar
Suresh
Anupama
Arun
Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi
Vikram Varma
Love is life
Movie
- 1965
Oonche Log
Movie
Rishte Naate
Movie
- 1964
Suhagan
Sukhiram (Dukhiram's son)
- 1963
Gumrah
Pyarelal
- 1961
Dharmputra
Sudesh Rai
Directed 4
1980s
- 1989
Dana Paani
Director
1970s
- 1978
Besharam
Director
- 1973
Bada Kabutar
Director
- 1971
Nadaan
Director
Produced 4
Wrote 2
1970s
- 1971
Nadaan
Screenplay
1960s
- 1969