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{{Short description|Indian actor (1937–2014)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Deven Verma
| image = Deven-Verma-pic.jpg
| imagesize = 200px
| birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1937|10|23}}
| birth_place = [[Poona]], [[Bombay Presidency]], [[British India]]
| death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|2014|12|2|1937|10|23}}
| death_place = [[Pune, Maharashtra]], India
| spouse = Rupa Verma (née [[Ganguly family|Ganguly]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/bollywood-actor-deven-verma-takes-his-last-breath/article6654433.ece|title=Deven Verma no more|access-date=2 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180429093801/http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/bollywood-actor-deven-verma-takes-his-last-breath/article6654433.ece|archive-date=29 April 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
| occupation = Actor
}}

'''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]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Deven-Varma-king-of-subtle-comedy-passes-away/movie-review/45355436.cms |title=An appreciation of his life and craft in ''The Times of India'' by Avijit Ghosh |access-date=5 December 2014 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011132718/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Deven-Varma-king-of-subtle-comedy-passes-away/articleshow/45355436.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Best Comedians of Bollywood|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/PhotoDetail.aspx?ID=191&Page=11|publisher=[[NDTV]] Movies|date=26 March 2009}}{{dead link|date=September 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He also produced and directed films, including ''[[Besharam (1978 film)|Besharam]]''. He won [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]] for ''[[Chori Mera Kaam]]'', ''[[Chor Ke Ghar Chor]]'' and ''[[Angoor (1982 film)|Angoor]]''.<ref>[http://movies.indiatimes.com/Special_Features/Hasna_Mana_Hai__Bollywoods_best_comedies/articleshow/msid-1124386,curpg-13.cms Hasna Mana Hai: Bollywood's best comedies] [[Indiatimes]], 27 May 2005. {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120710132516/http://movies.indiatimes.com/Special_Features/Hasna_Mana_Hai__Bollywoods_best_comedies/articleshow/msid-1124386,curpg-13.cms |date=10 July 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Just breathe and reboot |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/just-breathe-and-reboot/766752/0 |publisher=[[Indian Express]] |date=25 March 201 |access-date=30 March 2012 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011132718/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/just-breathe-and-reboot/766752/0 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Life==
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Verma was born on 23 October 1937 in [[Kutch district|Kutch, Gujarat]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-why-deven-varma-retired-from-the-movies/20130723.htm|title=Why Deven Varma retired from the movies|website=Rediff|access-date=29 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180808162459/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-why-deven-varma-retired-from-the-movies/20130723.htm|archive-date=8 August 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> to Baldev Singh Verma and Sarala Devi and was brought up in [[Pune]].His father was Rajasthani and mother belonged to Kutch. His father was a film distributor. He studied at the [[Nowrosjee Wadia College]] for Arts and Science ([[University of Pune]]) (1953–57), graduating with Honours in Politics and Sociology. He married Rupa Ganguly, daughter of late veteran Bollywood actor [[Ashok Kumar]] and sister of [[Preeti Ganguly]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Deven Verma at a musical do |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-26/bollywood/29582249_1_musical-night-food-and-drinks-picture |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=26 May 2011 |access-date=30 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110910144731/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-26/bollywood/29582249_1_musical-night-food-and-drinks-picture |archive-date=10 September 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=60049 Flashback to fun] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030829214654/http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=60049 |date=29 August 2003 }} [[Indian Express]], Preeti Mudliar, 9 August 2003.</ref>

Deven Verma's original name was Devendu Verma which he changed to Deven in college. Deven Verma had 4 sisters, 2 elder and 2 younger. His younger sisters were twins. His sister's name are Nirupama, Tushar, Amita and Parul.

Apart from Hindi films, Verma acted in a few [[Marathi language|Marathi]] and Bhojpuri films.

He died at 2 a.m [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] on 2 December 2014 in Pune, following a heart attack<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/veteran-actor-deven-verma-dies-of-heart-attack-in-pune/article1-1292305.aspx|title=Veteran actor Deven Verma dies of heart attack in Pune - Hindustan Times|date=2 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141202051529/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/veteran-actor-deven-verma-dies-of-heart-attack-in-pune/article1-1292305.aspx|access-date=29 April 2019|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 December 2014}}</ref> and kidney failure.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.filmykeeday.com/veteran-actor-deven-verma-passes-away-78/|title=Veteran Actor Deven Verma Passes away at 77 - Filmy Keeday News|date=15 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141215102539/http://news.filmykeeday.com/veteran-actor-deven-verma-passes-away-78/|access-date=29 April 2019|archive-date=15 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/bollywood-actor-deven-verma-takes-his-last-breath/article6654433.ece | title=Veteran actor Deven Verma dies of heart attack in Pune | access-date=2 December 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180429093801/http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/bollywood-actor-deven-verma-takes-his-last-breath/article6654433.ece | archive-date=29 April 2018 | url-status=live }}</ref>

== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
! Year!! Title!! Role!! Notes
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|[[List of Bollywood films of 1961|1961]]
|''[[Dharmputra]]''
|Sudesh Rai
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|[[List of Bollywood films of 1963|1963]]
|''[[Gumrah (1963 film)|Gumrah]]''
|Pyarelal
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1963|1963]]
|''[[Aaj Aur Kal (1963 film)|Aaj Aur Kal]]''
|Rajkumar Rajendrasingh
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1964|1964]]
|''Suhagan''
|Sukhiram
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1964|1964]]
|''Qawwali Ki Raat''
|
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1965|1965]]
|''Oonche Log''
|
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1965|1965]]
|''[[Rishte Naahte]]''
|Raja
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|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1966|1966]]
|''[[Anupama (1966 film)|Anupama]]''
|Arun
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1966|1966]]
|''[[Mohabbat Zindagi Hai (1966 film)|Mohabbat Zindagi Hai]]''
|Advocate Vikram 'Vicky' Sinha
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1966|1966]]
|''[[Devar]]''
|Suresh
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1966|1966]]
|''[[Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi]]''
|Vikram Varma
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1967|1967]]
|''[[Milan (1967 film)|Milan]]''
|Ram Vishwanath Rao
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1968|1968]]
|''[[Aa Jaa Sanam]]''
|Dr. Kaushal Verma
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1968|1968]]
|''[[Sunghursh]]''
|Nisar
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1969|1969]]
|''[[Yakeen (1969 film)|Yakeen]]''
|Guy who found body at the beach
|Uncredited
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1969|1969]]
|''Tamanna''
|
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1970|1970]]
|''[[Khamoshi (1970 film)|Khamoshi]]''
|Patient No. 22
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1971|1971]]
|''[[Nadaan (1971 film)|Nadaan]]''
|Vicky
|Uncredited
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1971|1971]]
|''[[Mere Apne]]''
|Niranjan
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1971|1971]]
|''[[Buddha Mil Gaya (film)|Buddha Mil Gaya]]''
|Bhola
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1972|1972]]
|''[[Maalik (1972 film)|Maalik]]''
|Ram Murthy Pandey
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1972|1972]]
|''[[Annadata (1972 film)|Annadata]]''
|Pestonji's client
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1973|1973]]
|''Tere Rang Nyare''
|
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1973|1973]]
|''[[Dhund (1973 film)|Dhund]]''
|Banke Lal
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1973|1973]]
|''[[Bada Kabutar]]''
|Bhola
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1974|1974]]
|''[[Phir Kab Milogi (1974 film)|Phir Kab Milogi]]''
|Devi Das
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|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1974|1974]]
|''[[Kora Kagaz]]''
|Drona Acharya
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|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1974|1974]]
|''[[Imtihan]]''
|
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1974|1974]]
|''Do Aankhen''
|
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1974|1974]]
|''[[36 Ghante]]''
|Kirpal Singh
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1975|1975]]
|''[[Deewaar]]''
|Coolie in song 'Idhar Ka Maal Udhar'
|(Song deleted), Uncredited
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1975|1975]]
|''[[Chori Mera Kaam]]''
|Pravin Chandra Shah
|Won 1976 [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]<ref>{{cite web | title = Chori Mera Kaam (1975) | work = The Hindu | url = http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/chori-mera-kaam-1975/article6683094.ece | date = 11 December 2014 | access-date = 2014-12-12 | first = Vijay | last = Lokapally | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20191216031307/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/chori-mera-kaam-1975/article6683094.ece | archive-date = 16 December 2019 | url-status = live }}</ref>
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1975|1975]]
|''[[Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka]]''
|Ramu Makhichandani 'Shola'
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1976|1976]]
|''[[Kabhie Kabhie (1976 film)|Kabhie Kabhie]]''
|Rambhajan
|Uncredited
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1976|1976]]
|''[[Ek Se Badhkar Ek (1976 film)|Ek Se Badhkar Ek]]''
|Constable Ludkuram
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1976|1976]]
|''[[Zindagi (1976 film)|Zindagi]]''
|Prabhu
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1976|1976]]
|''Ha Khel Savlyancha''
|Bhoot Papeshwar Maharaj
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1976|1976]]
|''Farrari''
|Gulab
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1976|1976]]
|''[[Arjun Pandit (1976 film)|Arjun Pandit]]''
|Naren
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1977|1977]]
|''[[Mukti (1977 film)|Mukti]]''
|Tony
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1977|1977]]
|''[[Doosra Aadmi]]''
|Timsi's Uncle
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1977|1977]]
|''[[Dildaar]]''
|Salim
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1977|1977]]
|''Chalu Mera Naam''
|Bawra Singh
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1977|1977]]
|''[[Aadmi Sadak Ka]]'' – Dost Asava Tar Asaa
|Surendramohan U. Nath 'Suren'
|Bilingual film made in Marathi and Hindi
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1978|1978]]
|''[[Besharam (1978 film)|Besharam]]''
|Lakshman, his father and mother
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1978|1978]]
|''[[Bhola Bhala]]''
|Babu Khan
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1978|1978]]
|''[[Don (1978 film)|Don]]''
|Voice of Raj Singh
|Uncredited
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1978|1978]]
|''[[Naukri]]''
|Loco
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1978|1978]]
|''Anpadh''
|Bankelal Banarasi
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1978|1978]]
|''[[Priyatama]]''
|
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1978|1978]]
|''[[Chor Ke Ghar Chor]]''
|Pravinbhai
|Won 1979 [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1978|1978]]
|''[[Safed Jhooth]]''
|Suleiman
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1978|1978]]
|''[[Khatta Meetha (1978 film)|Khatta Meetha]]''
|Dara
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1978|1978]]
|''[[Dillagi (1978 film)|Dillagi]]''
|Gopal Krishan Choudry
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1978|1978]]
|''Chakravyuha''
|
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1979|1979]]
|''[[Chakravyuha (1978 film)|Chakravyuh]]''
|
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1978|1978]]
|''[[Atithee]]''
|Station Master
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1979|1979]]
|''[[Lok Parlok]]''
|Chitragupt Sharma
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1979|1979]]
|''[[Prem Vivah]]''
|
|Guest Appearance
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1979|1979]]
|''[[Ghar Ki Laaj]]''
|Rajender / Raju
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1979|1979]]
|''[[Amar Deep (1979 film)|Amar Deep]]''
|Rahim
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1979|1979]]
|''[[Magroor]]''
|Tony
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1979|1979]]
|''[[Gol Maal (1979 film)|Golmaal]]''
|Himself, guest appearance
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1980|1980]]
|''[[Do Premee (1980 film)|Do Premee]]''
|Inspector Morari Bhonsle
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1980|1980]]
|''[[Aap Ke Deewane]]''
|Butler
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1980|1980]]
|''[[Thodisi Bewafaii]]''
|Noor-E-Chasmis
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1980|1980]]
|''[[Jal Mahal (film)|Jal Mahal]]''
|Shankar
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1980|1980]]
|''[[Neeyat (film)|Neeyat]]''
|Topi
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1980|1980]]
|''[[Sau Din Saas Ke]]''
|Totaram
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1980|1980]]
|''Nazrana Pyar Ka''
|Abdulla
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1980|1980]]
|''[[Judaai (1980 film)|Judaai]]''
|Ram Narayan 'R.N.'
|Nominated, 1981 [[Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role]]
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1980|1980]]
|''[[Bombay 405 Miles]]''
|Girdharilal Pawa
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1980|1980]]
|''[[Nishana (1980 film)|Nishana]]''
|
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1981|1981]]
|''Yeh Kaisa Nashaa Hai''
|
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1981|1981]]
|''[[Waqt Ki Deewar]]''
|Rajpat
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1981|1981]]
|''Ladies Tailor''
|Asif
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1981|1981]]
|''[[Kudrat]]''
|Pyarelal
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1981|1981]]
|''[[Biwi-O-Biwi]]''
|Gafoor
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1981|1981]]
|''[[Silsila (1981 film)|Silsila]]''
|Vidyarthi
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1981|1981]]
|''[[Pyaasa Sawan]]''
|Shewakram
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1981|1981]]
|''Chhupa Chhuppi''
|
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1981|1981]]
|''[[Ahista Ahista (1981 film)|Ahista Ahista]]''
|Savitri's husband
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1981|1981]]
|''[[Jyoti (1981 film)|Jyoti]]''
|Siyaram
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1981|1981]]
|''Josh''
|
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1982|1982]]
|''Adhura Aadmi''
|
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1982|1982]]
|''[[Bemisal]]''
|Hiralal Tandon
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1982|1982]]
|''[[Angoor (1982 film)|Angoor]]''
|Bahadur, double role
|Won 1983 [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1982|1982]]
|''Karwat''
|
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1982|1982]]
|''[[Deedar-E-Yaar]]''
|Sikander Alam Changezi
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1982|1982]]
|''Sumbandh''
|
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1982|1982]]
|''[[Daulat (1982 film)|Daulat]]''
|Murli
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1983|1983]]
|''[[Nastik (1983 film)|Nastik]]''
|Gayaprasad
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1983|1983]]
|''[[Rang Birangi]]''
|Ravi Kapoor
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1983|1983]]
|''Kaun? Kaisey?''
|Photographer Nand Dukaan Bandh
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1983|1983]]
|''[[Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka]]''
|Ratanpal Singh
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1983|1983]]
|''[[Kissi Se Na Kehna]]''
|Mansukh
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1984|1984]]
|''Main Qatil Hoon''
|
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1984|1984]]
|''Aao Jao Ghar Tumhara''
|
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1984|1984]]
|''[[Aaj Kaa M.L.A. Ram Avtar]]''
|Digvijay's PA
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1984|1984]]
|''[[Jaag Utha Insan]]''
|Devandra Chaturvedi (Deva)
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1985|1985]]
|''[[Saaheb]]''
|Pareshaan mama, copycat Bollywood writer
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1985|1985]]
|''[[Pighalta Aasman]]''
|Badal - Suraj's friend
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1985|1985]]
|''[[Ulta Seedha]]''
|Sapan Kumar
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1985|1985]]
|''[[Yudh (film)|Yudh]]''
|Police Inspector Sawant
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1985|1985]]
|''[[Bhago Bhut Aaya]]''
|Munna
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1985|1985]]
|''[[Pyari Behna]]''
|Makhan Singh - Tanvi's prospective groom
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1985|1985]]
|''Sur Sangam''
|Advocate Madhav
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1985|1985]]
|''[[Jhoothi]]''
|Rasik Lal Sharma
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1985|1985]]
|''[[Alag Alag]]''
|Karim
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1985|1985]]
|''[[Oonche Log (1985 film)|Oonche Log]]''
|Mubarak Ali
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1985|1985]]
|''[[Bhavani Junction]]''
|Joseph - Bartender
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1985|1985]]
|''[[Dekha Pyar Tumhara]]''
|Lalu Lalwani
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1985|1985]]
|''[[Paisa Yeh Paisa]]''
|Sukhiram
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1985|1985]]
|''[[Bond 303]]''
|Aslam
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1987|1987]]
|''[[Pyar Ke Kabil]]''
|Nandkishore Goverdhan
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1987|1987]]
|''[[Sadak Chhap]]''
|Shankar's friend
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1987|1987]]
|''Mera Yaar Mera Dushman''
|
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1988|1988]]
|''[[Mardon Wali Baat]]''
|Chaila
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1989|1989]]
|''[[Prem Pratigyaa]]''
|Hair Oil Salesman / Burglar
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1989|1989]]
|''[[Daana Paani (1989 film)|Dana Paani]]''
|Pampu
|Uncredited
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1989|1989]]
|''[[Bahurani (1989 film)|Bahurani]]''
|Kumar Chatterjee
|Uncredited
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1990|1990]]
|''[[Dil (1990 film)|Dil]]''
|Police Inspector Ghalib
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1991|1991]]
|''[[Jhoothi Shaan]]''
|Krishna's to-be groom
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1992|1992]]
|''[[Deewana (1992 film)|Deewana]]''
|Devdas Sabrangi
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1992|1992]]
|''[[Chamatkar]]''
|Inspector P.K. Santh
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1993|1993]]
|''[[King Uncle]]''
|Karim, the butler
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1993|1993]]
|''[[Aaja Meri Jaan]]''
|Kasturia
|Main Negative Role
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1993|1993]]
|''[[Ek Hi Raasta (1993 film)|Ek Hi Raasta]]''
|Mehra
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1993|1993]]
|''[[Bedardi]]''
|Bhagwandas 'Mamaji'
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1994|1994]]
|''[[Elaan (1994 film)|Elaan]]''
|Head Const. Devkinandan Sharma
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1994|1994]]
|''[[Yeh Dillagi]]''
|Gurdas Bannerjee
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1994|1994]]
|''[[Professor Ki Padosan]]''
|Pyarelal
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1994|1994]]
|''[[Andaz Apna Apna]]''
|Murli Manohar
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1995|1995]]
|''[[Saajan Ki Baahon Mein]]''
|Dr. Rastogi
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1995|1995]]
|''[[Hulchul (1995 film)|Hulchul]]''
|Vinod bhai
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1995|1995]]
|''Gundaraj''
|
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|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1995|1995]]
|''Ram Jaane''
|Daddu Uncle
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1995|1995]]
|''[[Akele Hum Akele Tum]]''
|Kanhaiya
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1996|1996]]
|''[[Tu Chor Main Sipahi]]''
|SPO Varma
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1996|1996]]
|''Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi''
|
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1997|1997]]
|''[[Udaan (1997 film)|Udaan]]''
|Madhu's Uncle (Mama)
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1997|1997]]
|''[[Dil To Pagal Hai]]''
|Ajay's father
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1997|1997]]
|''[[Ishq (1997 film)|Ishq]]''
|Behram
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1998|1998]]
|''[[2001: Do Hazaar Ek]]''
|Billu's Uncle (Mama)
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1998|1998]]
|''[[Salaakhen (1998 film)|Salaakhen]]''
|Giri Rao
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1999|1999]]
|''[[Heeralal Pannalal (1999 film)|Heeralal Pannalal]]''
|Mangalbhai
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 2000|2000]]
|''[[Kya Kehna]]''
|Rustom
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 2002|2002]]
|''[[Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai]]''
|Hari Taya
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 2002|2002]]
|''Sabse Badhkar Kaun''
|
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 2003|2003]]
|''[[Calcutta Mail]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/filmography/7743/index.html|title=Deven Verma : Filmography and Profile|date=22 February 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080222194229/http://bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/filmography/7743/index.html|access-date=29 April 2019|archive-date=22 February 2008}}</ref>
|Reema's grandfather
|(final film role)
|}

==Television==

{|class="wikitable"
|-
! Year!
! Serial
! Role
! Channel
! Notes
|-
|1992
|''[[Mama Ji (tvseries)|Mama Ji]]''
|
|[[DD National]]
|
|-
|1993
|''[[Zabaan Sambhalke]]''
|Praful Popat Dalal
| [[DD Metro]]
|
|-
|}

===Producer===
{|class="wikitable"
|-
!Year !!Title !!Notes
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1969|1969]] || ''[[Yakeen (1969 film)|Yakeen]]''||
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1971|1971]] || ''[[Nadaan (1971 film)|Nadaan]]''||
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1978|1978]] || ''[[Besharam (1978 film)|Besharam]]''||
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1983|1983]] || ''Chatpati''||
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1989|1989]] ||''[[Daana Paani (1989 film)|Dana Paani]]''||
|}

===Director===
{|class="wikitable"
|-
!Year !!Title !!Notes
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1971|1971]]
|''[[Nadaan (1971 film)|Nadaan]]''
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1973|1973]]
|''[[Bada Kabutar]]''
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1978|1978]]
|''[[Besharam (1978 film)|Besharam]]''
|
|-
|[[List of Bollywood films of 1989|1989]]
|''[[Daana Paani (1989 film)|Dana Paani]]''
|
|}

==Awards==
{{Awards
| award = [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deep750.googlepages.com/FilmfareAwards.pdf|title=List of Filmfare Award Winners and Nominations, 1953–2005|website=googlepages.com|access-date=29 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090612065210/http://deep750.googlepages.com/FilmfareAwards.pdf|archive-date=12 June 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| year = 1976
| title =[[Chori Mera Kaam]]
| role = Pravin Chandra Shah
| name =
| year2 = 1979
| title2 = [[Chor Ke Ghar Chor]]
| role2 = Pravinbhai
| name2 =
| year3 = [[30th Filmfare Awards|1983]]
| title3 = [[Angoor (1982 film)|Angoor]]
| role3 = Bahadur
| name3 =

}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|0894340}}
{{FilmfareAwardBestComedian}}
{{Authority control}}

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[[Category:1937 births]]
[[Category:2014 deaths]]
[[Category:Filmfare Awards winners]]
[[Category:Indian male comedians]]
[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian film directors]]
[[Category:Film producers from Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Male actors in Hindi cinema]]
[[Category:Indian male television actors]]
[[Category:Male actors from Pune]]
[[Category:Savitribai Phule Pune University alumni]]
[[Category:Hindi-language film directors]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian film directors]]
[[Category:Film directors from Maharashtra]]

Deven Verma - Revision history

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