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Deven Verma (23 October 1937 – 2 December 2014) was an Indian film and television actor, particularly known for his comic roles, with Bollywood directors like Basu Chatterji, Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Gulzar. He also produced and directed films, including Besharam.
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Deven Verma was born on Saturday, 30 October 1937 (age 77 years; at the time of death) in Kutch, Gujrat. He grew up in Pune, where he studied at the Nowrosjee Wadia College for Arts and Science (University of Pune) between 1953 and 1957; he earned an honours degree in politics and sociology from the college. Reportedly, he also pursued law at the G...
Director & Producer
Deven Verma also directed and produced many films like Nadaan (1971), Bada Kabootar (1973), and Daana Paani (1989). His first Hindi film as a producer was Yakeen (1969). In 1978, he directed the Hindi film Besharam in which Amitabh Bachchan and Sharmila Tagore appeared in lead roles; it was a major hit. In an interview, Deven Verma talked about his busy schedule during the 1970s and 1980s. He said,
Deven Verma passed away at the age of 78 due to severe cardiac arrest and kidney failure on 2 December 2014.
Filmfare Awards
1. Best Actor in a Comic Role for the film Angoor (1983). 1. Best actor in a comic role for the film Chor Ke Ghar Chor (1979). 1. Best actor in a comic role for the film Chori Mera Kaam (1976).
Deven Verma’s real name was Devendu Verma. While he was studying in college, he changed his name from Devendu to Deven.
Deven Verma was a versatile and popular actor in Hindi cinema, known for his comic roles in films like Chori Mera Kaam, Angoor, and Gol Maal. He also directed and produced several films and won three Filmfare Awards.
Dec 2, 2014 · Veteran Hindi film and television actor Deven Verma passed away at Sahyadri Hospital in Pune at 2 am on Tuesday. He had been unwell for some time and was suffering from heart problem and diabetes. Arup Kumar, brother of Verma’s wife, said, “He had been unwell for the last one-and-a-half years.
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Character actor, director and producer Deven Verma died at the age of 78 on Tuesday morning. He was known for his comic portrayals in films like Angoor, Golmaal, Khatta Meetha and Andaz Apna...
Dec 2, 2014 · Veteran Indian film and television actor Deven Verma has died, aged 77, in the western city of Pune. The actor, who became popular playing comic roles, suffered a severe cardiac arrest and...
Deven Verma was born on 23 October 1937 in Kutchh, Cutch State, British India. He was an actor and producer, known for Andaz Apna Apna (1994), Yakeen (1969) and Chori Mera Kaam (1975). He was married to Rupa Ganguly. He died on 2 December 2014 in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Dec 2, 2014 · Veteran character actor and director Deven Verma, who graced Bollywood for four decades with endearing roles in classic domestic comedies, died here early Tuesday in his home in Pune. He was 77.
