Dev Kumar

He has 3 kids who all our successful in life. The first child Manisha is married to Daksh Shetty. The second child Divya has a successful business. And the third child Rajni is also married, she’s married to Sanjiv Rajadhyaksha and they have a child who is now 15 years old Uma Rajadhyaksha. Rajni and Sanjiv both are Veterinarians, they both have a clinic together called Small Animal Clinic in Khar.

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Kaalia

Kaalia – A name that spells terror in the minds of people, and the police but Kaalia was not always like this. Years ago he was a mere simpleton. Living simply in a shanty ch awl with his elder brother, Shyamlal, Bhabhi (Sister – in – law), whom he adored…

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Cousin of Lyricist Anand Bakshi.

Father of actress Maneesha Kohli, who starred in Do Ghulab.

Wife's name is Namrata.

Passed away from heart attack.

Changed his name from Chaman Lal Kohli to Dev Kumar for his career.

Dev born in 1928 at village Dameli distt. Jhelum (now in Pakistan).

Today his grandson (From first marriage) have a medical shop at same place (opp Khanna cinema).

His first wife was lived Paharh Ganj Delhi (opposite Khanna cinema).

In his early days did street plays in Delhi.

Worked in Army ,Police force and customs anti smuggling before being an actor.

Started as a hero in films in early career.

Was motivational speaker at many events.

Born as Chammanlal Kohli and was fan of Dilip Kumar and Dev Anand so kept his name as Dev Kumar for films.

On 17 September 1990 he had a motivational speech at Mumbai's KC College.After giving the speech he returned back to sit on his chair where he suffered a massive heart attack and passed away.

Debuted as a hero in Mera Lal 1966.

In 1971 in quit Hindi films and went to work in Hollywood.But returned back in 1972.

Dev Kumar has one Granddaughter. Her name's Uma Rajadhyaksha she's 15 years old born on 28/01/06. Uma has never seen her grandfather since he passed away before she was born. She was adopted by Rajni (Dev Kumar's daughter ) and Sanjiv, she was one at that time.

Son named Veer Karan Kohli , who was born from Dev's first marriage. Veer has a daughter named Kanika Kohli.

Dev Kumar had 2 daughter's from his first marriage. Their names are Praveen Kanta Kohli and Madhumita Kohli. They lived in Delhi.

Daughter Divya Kohli danced with Prema Narayan in a song in the movie "Devar Bhabi"". She now owns the world famous company Salon and Spa Studio by Tangyrose""."

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