Trivia

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

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

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

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

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).

Cousin of Lyricist Anand Bakshi.

Father of actress Maneesha Kohli (From Dev's second marriage).She debuted in Do Ghulab.

Wife's name is Namrata.

Passed away from heart attack.

In his early days did street plays in Delhi.

Started as a hero in films in early career.

Was motivational speaker at many events.

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 and was 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 from his second marriage) and Sanjiv. Uma was 1 year old 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.

Dev Kumar's daughter Divya Kohli (from his second marriage),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".