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 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 ITA Award, The Indian Telly Award and The Apsara Award.[1]
Early life
Bhojani is a Gujarati – Born and brought up in Mumbai.[2]
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.[2]
Filmography
As Actor
| Year | Titles | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander | Ghanshyam (Ghansu) | |
| 1994 | Aaja Sanam | ||
| Andaz | Ajay | ||
| Kranti Kshetra | |||
| 1995 | Sarhad: The Border of Crime | ||
| 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[3] |
| 2011 | Chala Mussaddi... Office Office | Patel | |
| 2012 | Agneepath | Azhar Lala |
As Director
| Year | Titles |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Commando 2: The Black Money Trail[4] |
Television
As Actor
| Year | Titles | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Malgudi Days | Nitya | Episode 22 |
| 1993–1994 | Dekh Bhai Dekh | Karima | |
| 1993 | Tara[5] | Petha | |
| 1994 | Shrimaan Shrimati | Adult Chintu | Episode 63 |
| 1995 | V 3 + | Vinny | |
| 1997 | 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 | 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 | Naya Office Office | Patel | |
| 2009 | Remote Control[6] | 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 Take 2 | Dushyant | |
| 2018 | Namune | Murari | Episode 5-6 |
| 2019–2020 | Bhakharwadi | Balkrishna Gokhale (Anna) Saath Nibhana Sathiya 2 Anant Cousin |
As Director
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2004–2006 | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai[7] | Creative Director |
| 2014–2015 | Pukaar - Call For The Hero[4] | |
| 2015–2016 | Sumit Sambhal Lega[8] |
As Producer
| Year | Titles | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Bhai Bhaiya Aur Brother[9] |
References
- ↑ Deven Bhojani to direct an action film(20 August 2015). Retrieved 9 January 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Interview with Deven Bhojani. BuddyBits(2012-12-27). Retrieved 2019-04-19.
- ↑ Taste Khichdi's magic on the big screen. Rediff.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Had discussed to turn 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' into film: Deven(26 February 2017).
- ↑ Have Heard Alok Nath 'Gets Crazy When He Drinks,' Says Vinta Nanda's Tara Actor Deven Bhojani. NDTV.com.
- ↑ I hate having my cheeks pulled. Hindustan Times(28 June 2008).
- ↑ Deven Bhojani takes to film direction - Indian Express. archive.indianexpress.com.
- ↑ Deven Bhojani to direct Sumit Sambhal Lega - Times of India. The Times of India.
- ↑ SAB TV announces Bhai, Bhaiyya Aur Brother; a show coproduced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah & Deven Bhojani, Bureau, Adgully. www.adgully.com.