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 Shankar Nag’s 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 awards for Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, The ITA Award, The Indian Telly Award and The Apsara Award.[1]
Deven Bhojani | |
|---|---|
 Bhojani in 2016 | |
| Born | 1960s |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Director, Comedian |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) |
Early life
editBhojani is a Gujarati, born and raised in Mumbai.[2]
Education
editHe completed his schooling from Gokalibai Punamchand Pitamber High School, Vile Parle, Mumbai. Bhojani did his graduation in Commerce from SVKM's NMIMS, Mumbai. He studied film direction at the University of Southern California.[2]
Filmography
editFilms
editAs actor
edit| Year | Titles | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander | Ghanshyam (Ghansu) | Also assistant director[3] |
| 1994 | Aaja Sanam | ||
| Andaz | Ajay | ||
| Kranti Kshetra | |||
| 1995 | Sarhad: The Border of Crime | Deven | |
| Kartavya | |||
| 1996 | Uff! Yeh Mohabbat | ||
| 1999 | Chalo America | Akshay | |
| 2004 | Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke | Vipul Kothari | |
| 2010 | Khichdi: The Movie | Brain Hemorrhage Patient | Special appearance[4] |
| 2011 | Chala Mussaddi... Office Office | Patel | |
| 2012 | Agneepath | Azhar Lala | |
| 2023 | Dunki | Advocate Puru Pardipbhai Patel | |
| 2024 | Murder Mubarak | Devendra Bhatti | |
| 2024 | Udan Chhoo | Hasmukh Mehta | Gujarati cinema debut |
As director
edit| Year | Titles |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Commando 2: The Black Money Trail[5] |
Television
editAs actor
edit| Year | Titles | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Malgudi Days | Nitya | Episode 22 |
| 1993–1994 | Dekh Bhai Dekh | Karima | |
| 1993 | Tara[6] | 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) | Also Creative director |
| 2005 | Instant Khichdi | Genie | Special appearance |
| 2006 | Naya Office Office | Patel | |
| 2009 | Remote Control[7] | 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) | Lead |
| 2021 | Wagle Ki Duniya - Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey | ||
| 2023 | Taaza Khabar | Mehboob | |
| Scoop | Mama, Jagruti's maternal uncle | Netflix |
As director
edit| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2004–2006 | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai[8] | Creative Director |
| 2014–2015 | Pukaar - Call For The Hero[5] | |
| 2015–2016 | Sumit Sambhal Lega[9] |
As producer
edit| Year | Titles | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Bhai Bhaiya Aur Brother[10] |
References
edit- ^ "Deven Bhojani to direct an action film". IANS. 20 August 2015. Archived from the original on 30 September 2017. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
- ^ a b "Interview with Deven Bhojani". BuddyBits. 27 December 2012. Archived from the original on 24 March 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
- ^ "Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander at 30: Akshay Kumar was rejected for this Aamir Khan film, Pooja Bedi's red skirt sequence acquired a cult status". 22 May 2022. Archived from the original on 22 May 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ "Taste Khichdi's magic on the big screen". Rediff.
- ^ a b "Had discussed to turn 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' into film: Deven". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 26 February 2017. Archived from the original on 26 February 2017. Retrieved 14 March 2020 – via Business Standard.
- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 19 January 2021. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
- ^ "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". Adgully.com. Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
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