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Deven Bhojani
Active Indian Television, Hindi & Gujarati Cinema, Theater, and OTT Web Series
- FromMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age56 years
- Active1987–Present
- Updated
Deven Bhojani – Biography
Deven Bhojani – Full Information
- Full Name: Deven Bhojani
- Popular Name: Deven Bhojani
- Nickname: Deven
- Profession: Actor, Director, Producer, Theater Artist
- Known For: Iconic comedic roles including Gattu in Baa Bahoo Aur Baby, Dushyant in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, Patel in Office Office, and directing Sarabhai vs Sarabhai.
- Date of Birth: September 19, 1969
- Age: 56 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Hometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Profession Category: Actor / Indian Television & Film Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 4 in (162 cm) approx.
- Weight: 68 kg (150 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black / Salt & Pepper
Family
- Father: Public Information Not Disclosed
- Mother: Public Information Not Disclosed
- Siblings: Public Information Not Disclosed
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Jagruti Bhojani
- Children: Mahi Bhojani, Rahi Bhojani
Education
- School: Gokalibai Punamchand Pitamber High School, Vile Parle, Mumbai
- College: SVKM’s NMIMS, Mumbai & University of Southern California (USC), USA
- Qualification: Graduate in Commerce (B.Com); Diploma/Course in Film Direction
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 1987 | Television debut in Shankar Nag’s classic series Malgudi Days |
| 1992 | Feature film debut as Ghanshyam (Ghansu) in Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar |
| 1993 | Gained TV popularity as Karima in Dekh Bhai Dekh |
| 2001 | Popularized the character Patel in hit comedy show Office Office |
| 2004 | Portrayed iconic character Dushyant and served as Creative Director for Sarabhai vs Sarabhai |
| 2005 | Delivered career-defining performance as Gopal “Gattu” Thakker in Baa Bahoo Aur Baby |
| 2012 | Played dramatic antagonist Azhar Lala in the blockbuster film Agneepath |
| 2017 | Directorial debut in Bollywood with the action feature film Commando 2 |
| 2023 | Co-starred alongside Shah Rukh Khan as Advocate Puru Patel in Dunki |
| 2024 | Featured in Netflix mystery-comedy feature Murder Mubarak |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2005 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Director – Comedy | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai | Won |
| 2005 | Indian Television Academy (ITA) Awards | Best Director – Comedy | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai | Won |
| 2006 | Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards | Best Director – Drama Series / TV | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai | Won |
| 2006 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Baa Bahoo Aur Baby | Won |
| 2008 | Indian Television Academy (ITA) Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Baa Bahoo Aur Baby | Won |
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About Deven Bhojani
What are Deven Bhojani's most iconic TV roles?
He is best loved for playing Gopal "Gattu" Thakker in Baa Bahoo Aur Baby, Dushyant in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, Patel in Office Office, and Karima in Dekh Bhai Dekh.
Did Deven Bhojani direct Sarabhai vs Sarabhai?
Yes, he was the creative director of the classic comedy show Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and won multiple Best Director awards for it.
Where did Deven Bhojani study film direction?
After completing his graduation in Commerce from NMIMS in Mumbai, he went to the United States to study film direction at the University of Southern California (USC).
Which Bollywood action movie did Deven Bhojani direct?
He made his feature film directorial debut with the 2017 high-octane action thriller Commando 2: The Black Money Trail, starring Vidyut Jammwal.
What role did Deven Bhojani play in Dunki?
He played the role of Advocate Puru Pardipbhai Patel in Rajkumar Hirani's 2023 film Dunki, starring Shah Rukh Khan.
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