Deven Bhojani

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| birth_place = Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

| nationality = Indian

| occupation = Actor, Director, Comedian

| years_active = 1987–present

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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.{{cite news|title=Deven Bhojani to direct an action film|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/deven-bhojani-to-direct-an-action-film/|access-date=9 January 2016|agency=IANS|date=20 August 2015|archive-date=30 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170930180040/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/deven-bhojani-to-direct-an-action-film/|url-status=live}}

Early life

Bhojani is a Gujarati, born and raised in Mumbai.{{Cite web|url=https://buddybits.com/2012/12/interview-with-deven-bhojani/|title=Interview with Deven Bhojani|date=2012-12-27|website=BuddyBits|access-date=2019-04-19|archive-date=24 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324130715/https://buddybits.com/2012/12/interview-with-deven-bhojani/|url-status=dead}}

Education

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.

Filmography

=Films=

==As actor==

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! Year

! Titles

! Role

! Notes

1992

|Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander

|Ghanshyam (Ghansu)

|Also assistant director{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/jo-jeeta-wohi-sikander-at-30-aamir-khan-akshay-kumar-rejected-pooja-bedi-deven-bhojani-7925693/|title=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|date=22 May 2022|access-date=1 June 2022|archive-date=22 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220522050406/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/jo-jeeta-wohi-sikander-at-30-aamir-khan-akshay-kumar-rejected-pooja-bedi-deven-bhojani-7925693/|url-status=live}}

rowspan="3"|1994

|Aaja Sanam

Andaz

|Ajay

Kranti Kshetra

rowspan="2"|1995

|Sarhad: The Border of Crime

|Deven

Kartavya

1996

|Uff! Yeh Mohabbat

1997

|Dil Kitna Nadan Hai{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=6IveQESeyZQ |title=Dil Kitna Nadan Hai (1997) Full Hindi Movie (4K) {{!}} Raageshwari & Raja Bherwani {{!}} Alok Nath & Reema |date=2024-07-01 |last=Ultra Movie Parlour |access-date=2025-01-04 |via=YouTube}}

|Daddu

1999

|Chalo America

|Akshay

2004

|Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke

| Vipul Kothari

2010

|Khichdi: The Movie

|Brain Hemorrhage Patient

|Special appearance{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/khichdi-review/20101001.htm|title=Taste Khichdi's magic on the big screen|website=Rediff}}

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==

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! Year

! Titles

2017

| Commando 2: The Black Money Trail{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/had-discussed-to-turn-sarabhai-vs-sarabhai-into-film-deven-117022600302_1.html|title=Had discussed to turn 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' into film: Deven|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=26 February 2017|via=Business Standard|agency=Press Trust of India|access-date=14 March 2020|archive-date=26 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170226215111/http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/had-discussed-to-turn-sarabhai-vs-sarabhai-into-film-deven-117022600302_1.html|url-status=live}}

=Television=

==As actor==

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! Year

! Titles

! Role

! Notes

1987

|Malgudi Days

|Nitya

|Episode 22

1993–1994

|Dekh Bhai Dekh

|Karima

1993

|Tara{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/have-heard-alok-nath-gets-crazy-when-he-drinks-says-vinta-nandas-tara-actor-deven-bhojani-1929611|title=Have Heard Alok Nath 'Gets Crazy When He Drinks,' Says Vinta Nanda's Tara Actor Deven Bhojani|website=NDTV.com}}

|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

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{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/i-hate-having-my-cheeks-pulled/story-gXHvD4GASR6MaZQptRrsiK.html|title=I hate having my cheeks pulled|date=28 June 2008|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=14 March 2020|archive-date=19 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119104221/https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/i-hate-having-my-cheeks-pulled/story-gXHvD4GASR6MaZQptRrsiK.html|url-status=live}}

|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

2019–2020

|Bhakharwadi

|rowspan=2 | Balkrishna Gokhale (Anna)

| Lead

2021

|Wagle Ki Duniya - Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey

|Guest

rowspan="2" |2023

|Taaza Khabar

|Mehboob

Scoop

|Mama

==As director==

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! Year

! Title

! Notes

2004–2006

| Sarabhai vs Sarabhai{{Cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/deven-bhojani-takes-to-film-direction/1156086/|title=Deven Bhojani takes to film direction - Indian Express|website=archive.indianexpress.com}}

| Creative Director

2014–2015

| Pukaar - Call For The Hero

2015–2016

| Sumit Sambhal Lega{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Deven-Bhojani-to-direct-Sumit-Sambhal-Lega/articleshow/48085131.cms|title=Deven Bhojani to direct Sumit Sambhal Lega - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}

==As producer==

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! Year

! Titles

! Notes

2012

| Bhai Bhaiya Aur Brother{{Cite web|url=https://www.adgully.com/sab-tv-announces-bhai-bhaiyya-aur-brother-a-show-coproduced-by-vipul-amrutlal-shah-deven-bhojani-1029.html|title=SAB TV announces Bhai, Bhaiyya Aur Brother; a show coproduced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah & Deven Bhojani|website=Adgully.com|access-date=14 March 2020|archive-date=19 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419090327/https://www.adgully.com/sab-tv-announces-bhai-bhaiyya-aur-brother-a-show-coproduced-by-vipul-amrutlal-shah-deven-bhojani-1029.html|url-status=live}}