# Deven Bhojani

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.

## Early life

Bhojani is a Gujarati, born and raised in Mumbai.

## 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

| Year | Titles | Role | Notes |
| 1992 | Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander | Ghanshyam (Ghansu) | Also assistant director |
| 1994 | Aaja Sanam | | |
| 1994 | Andaz | Ajay | |
| 1994 | Kranti Kshetra | | |
| 1995 | Sarhad: The Border of Crime | Deven | |
| 1995 | Kartavya | | |
| 1996 | Uff! Yeh Mohabbat | | |
| 1997 | Dil Kitna Nadan Hai | Daddu | |
| 1999 | Chalo America | Akshay | |
| 2004 | Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke | Vipul Kothari | |
| 2010 | Khichdi: The Movie | Brain Hemorrhage Patient | Special appearance |
| 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

| Year | Titles |
| 2017 | Commando 2: The Black Money Trail |

### Television
#### As actor

| Year | Titles | Role | Notes |
| 1987 | Malgudi Days | Nitya | Episode 22 |
| 1993–1994 | Dekh Bhai Dekh | Karima | |
| 1993 | Tara | 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 | 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 | Balkrishna Gokhale (Anna) | |
| 2023 | Taaza Khabar | Mehboob | |
| 2023 | Scoop | Mama, Jagruti's maternal uncle | Netflix |

#### As director

| Year | Title | Notes |
| 2004–2006 | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai | Creative Director |
| 2014–2015 | Pukaar - Call For The Hero | |
| 2015–2016 | Sumit Sambhal Lega | |

#### As producer

| Year | Titles | Notes |
| 2012 | Bhai Bhaiya Aur Brother | |