Personal Information

Full Name: Deven Verma

Nickname: Not Publicly Available

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1937-10-23

Languages Known: Hindi, English, Marathi

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Acting in light-hearted roles, producing/directing occasional films, spending time with family

Education

School: Not publicly

College: Not Public

Degrees Obtained: Not Public

Physical Stats

Height: 170 cm

Weight: 70 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Baldev Singh Verma (Rajasthani film distributor in silver business) Mother: Sarala Devi (from Kutch)

Siblings: Four sisters: Nirupama, Tushar, Amita, and Parul

Marital Status: married

Wife: Rupa Ganguly

Children: 0

Career

Current Position: Late Actor, Producer, Director

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹50-100 crore equivalent legacy value

Awards & Achievements: Filmfare Award for Best Comedian (won thrice: e.g., for Chor Machaye Shor 1974, Chitchor 1976, Khatta Meetha 1978) Known for iconic comic roles in films by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Basu Chatterji, Gulzar (Chupke Chupke, Gol Maal, Angoor, Andaz Apna Apna, Rang Birangi) Over 100 films; master of subtle, situational comedy; bridged middle-class relatable humor in parallel and mainstream cinema

Biography Details

Deven Verma (October 23, 1937 – December 2, 2014) was a beloved Indian actor renowned for his impeccable comic timing and subtle humor in Hindi films. Born in Kutch, Gujarat, to Baldev Singh Verma and Sarala Devi, he was raised in Pune, Maharashtra, in a Rajasthani Hindu family with four sisters. He married Rupa Ganguly (daughter of Ashok Kumar) and had no children.

Debuting in the 1960s, he excelled in supporting comic roles under directors like Hrishikesh Mukherjee (Chupke Chupke, Gol Maal), Basu Chatterji, and Gulzar. Famous for films like Angoor, Andaz Apna Apna, and Rang Birangi, he won three Filmfare Best Comedian awards. He also produced and directed occasionally. He passed away in Pune at 77 due to cardiac arrest and kidney failure. His legacy of clean, witty comedy endures in tributes and timeless classics.

• December 2, 2025 (11th death anniversary tributes carried into 2026): Bollywood pages, Facebook groups (e.g., Timeless Classic Cinema), and Instagram reels shared heartfelt tributes with clips from Sau Din Saas Ke, Gol Maal, and Andaz Apna Apna, remembering his comic genius and Filmfare wins. Fans called him a "phenomenal actor who entertained millions."
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• October 23, 2025 (88th birth anniversary, extended discussions): Posts highlighted his birth in Kutch, upbringing in Pune, and family ties to Ashok Kumar; nostalgic videos and photos circulated.
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• December 6, 2025: A tribute video celebrated his dedication to comedy and legacy in Indian cinema.

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