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Deven Verma Biography

Birth Name:Deven Verma

Birth Place:Pune, India

Profession Actor, Producer, Director, Writer, Assistant director

Fast Facts

  • Won three Filmfare Awards for Best Comedian, one for "Chori Mera Kaam" in 1976, one for "Chor Ke Ghar Chor" in 1979, and one for "Angoor" in 1983
  • Graduated with Honours from Nowrosjee Wadia College at the University of Pune with a degree in Politics and Sociology in 1957
  • Made his screen acting debut in the film "Dharmputra" in 1961
  • Best known as a comedic actor who appeared in a number of Bollywood films, including "Chori Mera Kaam," "Chor Ke Ghar Chor," and "Angoor․"

Awards

  • 1976Filmfare Award-Best Comedian/Comedienne: winner
  • 1979Filmfare Award-Best Comic Actor: winner
  • 1979Filmfare Award-Best Comic Actor: nominated
  • 1983Filmfare Award-Best Comedian/Comedienne: winner
  • 1986Filmfare Award-Best Comic Actor: nominated