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Deven Bhojani
Indian actor and director
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]
Bhojani is a Gujarati, born and raised in Mumbai.[2]
He 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]
Films
As actor
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Year | Titles | Role | Notes |
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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 |
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As director
Television
As actor
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Year | Titles | Role | Notes |
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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 |
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As director
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Year | Title | Notes |
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2004–2006 | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai[8] | Creative Director |
2014–2015 | Pukaar - Call For The Hero[5] | |
2015–2016 | Sumit Sambhal Lega[9] |
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As producer
- "Deven Bhojani to direct an action film". IANS. 20 August 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
- "Interview with Deven Bhojani". BuddyBits. 27 December 2012. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
- "Had discussed to turn 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' into film: Deven". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 26 February 2017 – via Business Standard.
- "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.
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