Meet Ashok Kumar’s Star Son-in-Law Who Became a Comedy Legend in Bollywood

Ashok Kumar is remembered as the "Dada Muni" of Hindi cinema. He is still recognized as the first superstar of pre-independence Hindi cinema. Ashok's family, too has contributed immensely to the Bollywood industry. Ashok Kumar's son-in-law was no exception, eclipsing the lead actor during his time.

The daughter's husband of Ashok Kumar entertained the audiences by appearing in more than 150 films in his film career and earned the status of a cinema legend. Let's find out who is Ashok Kumar's star son-in-law.

There was a time when, along with the lead actors, supporting actors playing side roles were also widely discussed. You can cite legends like Pran and Mehmood as examples. Like them, Ashok Kumar's son-in-law also made his mark in the industry as a supporting actor, outshining even the best actors with his powerful performances.

The actor being discussed in this article was Deven Verma, who was one of the most popular comedians in Hindi cinema during his time. Deven married veteran actor Ashok Kumar's daughter, Roopa Ganguly. Thus, despite being the son-in-law, Deven brought glory to his father-in-law's name in the film industry.

As a successful actor for nearly four decades, Deven Verma enjoyed a long career in Hindi cinema, starring in a number of outstanding films for which he is still remembered today.

Deven Verma entered Hindi cinema with the 1961 film "Dharamputra," and there was no looking back. Year after year, he remained active in the acting field, appearing in many outstanding films. His popular films include Bhoot Bangla, Chashme Baddoor, Golmaal, Angoor, Yakeen, Chori Mera Kaam, and Deewar, among many others. Deven was not only a brilliant actor but also a prolific filmmaker. He passed away in 2014 at the age of 77.