Veteran actor Deven Verma's funeral held at Yerawada in Pune

Veteran actor Deven Verma, known for his comic roles in films like Golmaal, Angoor and Andaz Apna Apna, breathed his last in the city on Tuesday.

According to reports, the alumnus of Nowrosjee Wadia College died following a heart attack and kidney failure. Over a long lasting career, Verma had carved a niche with his inimitable style of comedy. Sandhya Gokhale, wife of Amol Palekar who had worked with Verma in Golmaal and Rang Birangi, said, "We had invited Deven ji for Amol's birthday but he couldn't make it due to his ill health. Since he was in Pune, we would meet up at least 3-4 times a year. Our condolences are with the family."

Among those present at the funeral were members of the family including Verma's wife Rupa, and prominent Puneites like Subhash Sanas, Anil Goel and Kishor Ganatra. Also present was actress Anuradha Patel and Mohnish Mathur, son of legendary singer Mukesh.