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{{short description|Indian actor and director|bot=PearBOT 5}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2014}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Deven Bhojani
| image = Deven Bhojani2.jpg
| imagesize =
| caption = Bhojani in 2015
| birth_date =
| birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[India]]
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = [[Actor]], [[film director|Director]], [[Comedian]]
| years_active = 1987–present
| website =
| spouse =
| othername =
}}

'''Deven Bhojani''' is an Indian actor and director. He is a theatre artist, who is best known for his Gujarati plays. He made his television debut with the famous show ''[[Malgudi Days (TV series)|Malgudi Days]]'' in 1987. He mainly gained popularity for his comic roles and for playing some supporting characters. He has won three best director award for ''[[Sarabhai vs Sarabhai]]'', The [[Indian Telly Awards|ITA Award]], The Indian Telly Award and The Apsara Award.<ref>{{cite news|title=Deven Bhojani to direct an action film|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/deven-bhojani-to-direct-an-action-film/|access-date=9 January 2016|agency=IANS|date=20 August 2015}}</ref>

==Early life==
Bhojani is a Gujarati – Born and brought up in Mumbai.<ref name=Buddy>{{Cite web|url=https://buddybits.com/2012/12/interview-with-deven-bhojani/|title=Interview with Deven Bhojani|date=2012-12-27|website=BuddyBits|access-date=2019-04-19}}</ref>

==Education==
He has completed his schooling from Gokalibai punamchand pitamber high school, Vile Parle, Mumbai.
Bhojani completed his graduation in [[Commerce]] from [[SVKM's NMIMS]], [[Mumbai]]. He studied film direction at the [[University of Southern California]].<ref name=Buddy/>

==Filmography==

===As Actor===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;"
! Year
! Titles
! Role
! Notes
|-
|1992
|''[[Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander]]''
|Ghanshyam (Ghansu)
|
|-
|rowspan="3"|1994
|''Aaja Sanam''
|
|
|-
|''[[Andaz (1994 film)|Andaz]]''
|Ajay
|
|-
|''[[Kranti Kshetra]]''
|
|
|-
|rowspan="2"|1995
|''[[Sarhad: The Border of Crime]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Kartavya (1995 film)|Kartavya]]''
|
|
|-
|1996
|''[[Uff! Yeh Mohabbat]]''
|
|
|-
|1999
|''[[Chalo America]]''
|Akshay
|
|-
|2004
|''[[Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke]]''
| Vipul Kothari
|-
|2004
|''[[Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai]]''
| Dushyant
|-
|
|-
|-
|2010
|''[[Khichdi: The Movie]]''
|Brain Hemorrhage Patient
|Special appearance<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/khichdi-review/20101001.htm|title=Taste Khichdi's magic on the big screen|website=Rediff}}</ref>
|-
|2011
|''[[Chala Mussaddi... Office Office]]''
|Patel
|
|-
|2012
|''[[Agneepath (2012 film)|Agneepath]]''
|Azhar Lala
|
|}

===As Director===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;"
! Year
! Titles
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Commando 2: The Black Money Trail]]''<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/had-discussed-to-turn-sarabhai-vs-sarabhai-into-film-deven-117022600302_1.html|title=Had discussed to turn 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' into film: Deven|agency=Press Trust of India|date=26 February 2017|via=Business Standard}}</ref>
|}

==Television==

===As Actor===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 95%;"
! Year
! Titles
! Role
! Notes
|-
|1987
|''[[Malgudi Days (TV series)|Malgudi Days]]''
|Nitya
|Episode 22
|-
|1993–1994
|''[[Dekh Bhai Dekh]]''
|Karima
|
|-
|1993
|''[[Tara (TV series)|Tara]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/have-heard-alok-nath-gets-crazy-when-he-drinks-says-vinta-nandas-tara-actor-deven-bhojani-1929611|title=Have Heard Alok Nath 'Gets Crazy When He Drinks,' Says Vinta Nanda's Tara Actor Deven Bhojani|website=NDTV.com}}</ref>
|Petha
|
|-
|1994
|''[[Shrimaan Shrimati (TV series)|Shrimaan Shrimati]]''
|Adult Chintu
|Episode 63
|-
|1995
|''V 3 +''
|Vinny
|
|-
|1997
|''[[Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (TV series)|Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka]]''
|Raju Rajkotwala
|
|-
|1998–2001
|''Hum Sab Ek Hain''
|Rohan Khachroo
|
|-
|2001–2004
|''[[Office Office]]''
|Patel
|
|-
|2002
|''[[Shree Sifarshilaal]]''
|Sifarshilaal
|
|-
|2003
|''[[Khichdi (2002 TV series)|Khichdi]]''
|Dr. Praful Shah
|Episode 20
|-
|2004–2006
|''[[Sarabhai vs Sarabhai]]''
|Dushyant
| Also Creative Director
|-
|2005–2010
|''[[Baa Bahoo Aur Baby]]''
|Gopal Thakker (Gattu)
|
|-
|2005
|''[[Instant Khichdi]]''
| Genie
| Special appearance
|-
|2006
|''[[Office Office|Naya Office Office]]''
|Patel
|
|-
|2009
|''Remote Control''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/i-hate-having-my-cheeks-pulled/story-gXHvD4GASR6MaZQptRrsiK.html|title=I hate having my cheeks pulled|date=28 June 2008|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
|Babulnath
|
|-

|-
|2011
|''[[Mrs Tendulkar]]''
|Mr. Suhaas Tendulkar
|
|-
|2012–2013
|''[[Alaxmi Ka Super Parivaar]]''
|Gattu
|
|-
|2013
|''[[Bh Se Bhade]]''
|Bhade
|
|-
|2014
|''[[Badi Door Se Aaye Hai]]''
|Advocate Jugal Raichura
|Special appearance
|-
|2014
|''[[Gulmohar Grand]]''
|Mr. Gopal
|Episodic role
|-
|2017
|''[[Sarabhai vs Sarabhai|Sarabhai vs Sarabhai Take 2]]''
|Dushyant
|
|-
|2018
|[[Namune]]
|Murari
|Episode 5-6
|-
|2019–2020
|''[[Bhakharwadi (TV Show)|Bhakharwadi]]''
|Balkrishna Gokhale (Anna) [[Saath Nibhana Sathiya 2]] Anant Cousin
|
|}

===As Director===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 95%;"
! Year
! Title
! Notes
|-
|2004–2006
| ''[[Sarabhai vs Sarabhai]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/deven-bhojani-takes-to-film-direction/1156086/|title=Deven Bhojani takes to film direction - Indian Express|website=archive.indianexpress.com}}</ref>
| Creative Director
|-
|2014–2015
| ''[[Pukaar (Indian TV series)|Pukaar - Call For The Hero]]''<ref name="auto"/>
|
|-
|2015–2016
| ''[[Sumit Sambhal Lega]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Deven-Bhojani-to-direct-Sumit-Sambhal-Lega/articleshow/48085131.cms|title=Deven Bhojani to direct Sumit Sambhal Lega - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
|
|}

===As Producer===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 95%;"
! Year
! Titles
! Notes
|-
|2012
| ''[[Bhai Bhaiya Aur Brother]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.adgully.com/sab-tv-announces-bhai-bhaiyya-aur-brother-a-show-coproduced-by-vipul-amrutlal-shah-deven-bhojani-1029.html|title=SAB TV announces Bhai, Bhaiyya Aur Brother; a show coproduced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah & Deven Bhojani|first=Adgully|last=Bureau|website=www.adgully.com}}</ref>
|
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

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{{Indian Telly Award Best Lead Actor}}
{{Indian Telly Award Best Comic Actor}}
{{Indian Television Academy Award Best Lead Actor}}
{{Indian Television Academy Award Best Comic Actor}}

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[[Category:Indian male comedians]]
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[[Category:Gujarati theatre]]
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[[Category:University of Southern California alumni]]

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