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Deven Verma

Deven Verma

Actor · Born October 23, 1937 (89) · Kutchh, Cutch State, British India

Deven Varma is an Indian film and television actor, particularly known for his comic roles, with directors like Basu Chatterji, Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Gulzar. He has also produced and directed some films including Besharam. He has won Filmfare Best Comedian Award three times for Chori Mera Kaam, Chor Ke Ghar Chor and Angoor, the last being directed by Gulzar and still considered one of Bollywood's best comedies. Born on 23 October (Unknown Year), and brought up in Pune, where he studied at of the Nowrosjee Wadia College for Arts and Science (University of Pune), (1953–57), graduating with Honours in Politics and Sociology. He is married to Rupa Gangly, daughter of late veteran Bollywood actor, Ashok Kumar and sister of Preeti Ganguly

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Born
October 23, 1937 (89)
From
Kutchh, Cutch State, British India
Works as
Actor
Titles
26 on MovieCove · 111 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 12% in 30 days

What are Deven Verma's films like?

Across their 23 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama13 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 66th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 62nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 57th percentile
: browse their Action movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
44%
Morality
30%
Self
11%
Power
7%
Survival
6%
Ideas
2%
Romantic love9 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds10 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption5 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice6 titles, browse their movies with this themeMarriage3 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief4 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 23 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 12 · Stylized 9 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 15 · Intense 5

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 8 · Shifting 13 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 16 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 3

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 14 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 10 · Engaged 12 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 5 · Affecting 6 · Heavy 12

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 19 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles

Usually the Trickster: 2 of 3 analyzed roles.

Trickster
2 of 3
Ally
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
16
Tense
13
Romantic
8
Joyful
6
Hopeful
6
Other
15

How their films linger

Hopeful12 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 8 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet10
  • Tragic3
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Deven Verma's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 20 of their 26 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Deven Verma's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

111 credits, 26 with a MovieCove page.

  • Pineapple Upside Down Cake (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Director

  • Calcutta Mail (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai(2002)

    as Hari Taya

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Salaakhen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Giri Rao

  • 2001: Do Hazaar Ek (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Billu's uncle

  • Ishq (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Behram

  • Dil To Pagal Hai(1997)

    as Ajay's father

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Udaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Madhu's Uncle (Mama)

  • Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Tu Chor Main Sipahi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as ACP Verma, Amar's dad

  • Akele Hum Akele Tum(1995)

    as Kanhaiya

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Ram Jaane(1995)

    as Daddu Uncle

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Gundaraj (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Saajan Ki Baahon Mein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Dr. Rastogi

  • Professor Ki Padosan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Pyarelal

  • Yeh Dillagi(1994)

    as Gurdas Bannerjee

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Andaz Apna Apna(1994)

    as Amar's Father

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Elaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Head Const. Devkinandan Sharma

  • Bedardi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Mamaji

  • Ek Hi Raasta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Mehra

  • King Uncle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Karim

  • Chamatkar(1992)

    as Inspector P.K. Santh

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Deewana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Devdas Sabrangi

  • Jhoothi Shaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Krishna's to-be groom

  • Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin(1990)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Dil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Inspector Ghalib

  • Bahurani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Kumar Chatterjee

  • Dana Paani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Director

  • Prem Pratigyaa(1989)

    as Hair Oil Salesman

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Mera Yaar Mera Dushman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Jamshedji Mukkawala

  • Sadak Chhap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Shankar's friend

  • Dekha Pyar Tumhara(1985)

    as Lalu Lalwani

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Bhavani Junction (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Joseph

  • Jhoothi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Rasik Lal Sharma

  • Sur Sangam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Pyari Behna(1985)

    as Makhan Singh

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Bhago Bhoot Aayaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Munna

  • Bond 303 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Yudh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Police Inspector Sawant

  • Ulta Seedha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Sapan Kumar

  • Pighalta Aasman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Badal

  • Saaheb (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Pareshan

  • Jaag Utha Insan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Devandra Chaturvedi

  • Kissi Se Na Kehna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Mansukhlal

  • Kaun? Kaisey?(1983)

    as Photographer Nand Dukaan Bandh

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Rang Birangi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Nastik (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Gayaprasad

  • Chatpati (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Producer

  • Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Ratanpal Singh

  • Deedar-E-Yaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Sikander Alam Changezi

  • Angoor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Bahadur

  • Bemisal(1982)

    as Hiralal Tandon

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Daulat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Sumbandh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Silsila(1981)

    as Vidyarthi

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Biwi O Biwi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Gafoor

  • Jyoti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Siyaram

  • Kudrat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Chhuppa Chhuppi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Do Premee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Murari Bhonsle

  • Judaai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Ram 'R.N.' Narayan

  • Neeyat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Jal Mahal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Shankar

  • Bombay 405 Miles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Girdharilal Pawa

  • Thodisi Bewafaii (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Aap Ke Deewane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Butler

  • Nazrana Pyar Ka(1980)

    as Abdulla

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Sau Din Saas Ke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Prem Vivah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Gol Maal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Deven Verma

  • Amar Deep (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Anpadh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Banke Lal Banarasi

  • Atithee(1978)

    as Station Master

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Naukri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Loco

  • Bhola Bhala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Babu

  • Besharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Director · Producer · as Laxman / Laxman's Father / Laxman's Mother

  • Khatta Meetha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Dara

  • Dillagi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Gopal Krishan Choudhry

  • Priyatama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Safed Jhooth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Suleiman

  • Doosara Aadmi(1977)

    as Timsi's Uncle

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Mukti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Tony

  • Aadmi Sadak Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Suren

  • One Better Than the Other (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Arjun Pandit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Kabhi Kabhie(1976)

    as Rambhajan

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Ha Khel Savlyancha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Ramu 'Shola' Makhichandani

  • Chori Mera Kaam(1975)

    as Parveen Chandra Shah

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Imtihan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Kora Kagaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Phir Kab Milogi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Devi Das

  • Bada Kabutar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Director · as Bhola

  • Mere Apne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Niranjan

  • Nadaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Director · Producer · Screenplay

  • Buddha Mil Gaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Bhola

  • Yakeen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Dialogue · Producer · Screenplay

  • Khamoshi(1969)

    as Patient #22

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Sunghursh(1968)

    as Nisar

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Aaja Sanam(1968)

    as Dr. Kaushal Verma

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Milan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Radha's husband

  • Devar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Suresh

  • Anupama(1966)

    as Arun

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Vikram Varma

  • Love is life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Oonche Log(1965)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Rishte Naahte(1965)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Suhagan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Sukhiram (Dukhiram's son)

  • Aaj Aur Kal(1963)

    as Rajkumar Rajendrasingh

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Gumrah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Pyarelal

  • Dharmputra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Sudesh Rai

Career shape

Star power in the 91st percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 106 titles from 1961 to 2023; peak year 1996.

Biggest box office

Ram Jaane (1995)

$4.7M worldwide

Highest rated

Dil To Pagal Hai (1997)

Midcredits 81st

Most popular right now

Chori Mera Kaam (1975)

Film career

19612023

Peak 1996 · at the high point of their film career. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1979Screen debut· Gol Maal

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting101 of 106: 99 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score66thDirecting5 of 106: 2 only directing, 3 with another roleWriting2 of 106: 0 only writing, 2 with another roleProducing4 of 106: 1 only producing, 3 with another role

106 titles, 4 with more than one role — acting and directing overlap on 2 of them.

By decade

1960s13 · 12 acting · 1 crew1970s28 · 27 acting · 3 crew1980s40 · 38 acting · 2 crew1990s23 · acting2000s1 · acting2020s1 · crew

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 0% of 11 roles
7994

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Deven Verma's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 63rd percentile, the median of all 26; across their 23 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 57th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

57thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 23

Approval · how many liked their films

68thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 23

Reach · how many have seen their films

20thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 23

Midcredits score across 26 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up8
  • 50th to 74th11
  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

9 of their 26 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic6
  • Crowd Pleaser9
  • Mixed8

Most divisive · actor

Nazrana Pyar Ka (1980)

93rd percentile spread · 58% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Andaz Apna Apna (1994)

Midcredits 95th · 86% liked

Reviewers score the acting 77/100 in their films, across 15 reviewed titles; fans 83, detractors 44. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Deven Verma work with?

People who share at least 2 of Deven Verma's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Yash Chopra shares the most, 6.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers