Big B condoles the death of his 'friend' Deven Verma

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan grieves the sad demise of veteran actor-director-producer Deven Verma who breathed his last at the early hours of Tuesday.

Verma passed away at the age of 77 in Pune, following a heart attack and kidney failure.

"Deven Verma ... friend, co artist, producer and one that brought smiles on the faces of millions ... no more! Prayers & condolences", Amitabh tweeted.

“Deven Verma ... shall never be able to repeat our patent greeting: 'this floor is made of cement concrete’! RIP”, he added.

The duo worked in films like “Kabhi Kabhie” and “Silsila”. Verma also directed Big B in “Besharam”, which released in late 1970's.

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