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Deven Bhojani

Deven Bhojani During Premier Of The Man In The Maze (cropped)
Deven Bhojani During Premier Of The Man In The Maze (cropped) Image: Wikimedia Commons. Jhonfarhman / CC BY-SA 4.0

Deven Bhojani is an Indian actor and director, primarily associated with the Gujarati theatre and Indian television. He is recognised for his work as a comic and supporting actor on screen, and as a director of long-running Hindi television comedies.

Key facts

Name Deven Bhojani
Nationality Indian
Occupation Actor, director, theatre artist
Television debut Malgudi Days (1987)
Known for Gujarati plays; comic and supporting roles on television; directing Sarabhai vs Sarabhai
Major awards ITA Award, Indian Telly Award and Apsara Award for Best Director (for Sarabhai vs Sarabhai)

Background

Bhojani began his performing career on the stage and is best known in theatre circles for his work in Gujarati plays. He continues to be associated with the Gujarati theatre community as a performing artist.

Career

Bhojani made his television debut in 1987 with Malgudi Days, the acclaimed Doordarshan series directed by Shankar Nag and based on the stories of R. K. Narayan. He went on to build a long career in Hindi television, gaining popularity chiefly for comic roles and supporting characters.

In addition to acting, Bhojani has worked as a television director. His direction of the Hindi sitcom Sarabhai vs Sarabhai earned him three Best Director honours: the ITA Award, the Indian Telly Award and the Apsara Award.

Timeline

  • 1987: Television debut in Malgudi Days, directed by Shankar Nag.
  • Theatre career: Established as a Gujarati stage artist.
  • Television acting: Recognised for comic and supporting roles in Hindi television.
  • Directing: Won the ITA Award, the Indian Telly Award and the Apsara Award for Best Director for Sarabhai vs Sarabhai.

Significance

Bhojani's career bridges Gujarati theatre and mainstream Hindi television. His directorial recognition for Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, a sitcom that has retained a strong following on Indian television, marks him as a notable figure in the small-screen comedy genre, while his stage work has contributed to contemporary Gujarati theatre.

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