Deven Bhojani

Born: 25 November 1969

Deven Bhojani is a Mumbai-born talent who's been quietly killing it in the entertainment industry since 1987. Starting with Shankar Nag's iconic Malgudi Days, he carved out a unique space for himself as both an actor and director. While many know him for his hilarious comic roles and solid supporting character work, it's his directorial chops that really earned him serious respect—he's bagged three major best director awards, including the prestigious Apsara Award, ITA Award, and Indian Telly Award, primarily for his work on the beloved comedy series Sarabhai vs Sarabhai. What makes Bhojani stand out is his roots in theatre, especially Gujarati plays, which gave him that authentic, grounded performance style that translates beautifully on screen. He's never been one to chase the spotlight, but his contributions to Indian television—particularly in comedy—have been genuinely impactful. Whether he's delivering perfectly timed comic relief or bringing depth to character-driven roles, Bhojani represents that breed of skilled craftspeople who've shaped Bollywood and Indian entertainment from behind the scenes and in supporting spaces, proving that not every legend needs to be a lead hero.