Celebrated art director R. Verman passed away on the night of 29th July. He was 72 years old. His full name was Ratna Verman Shetty but he had always been known as R. Verman in the industry. He was an extremely fine human being.
Among the many films he had done the art direction for were Coolie No. 1, Raja Babu, Rangeela, Yaraana, Saajan Chale Sasural, Judwaa, Hero No. 1, Deewana Mastana, Pardes, Biwi No. 1, Ajnabee, Company, Aetbaar, Aitraaz, 36 China Town, Phir Hera Pheri, Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, Taarzan: The Wonder Car, Jodi No. 1, Hrithik Roshan’s debut film, Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai, Lal Baadshah, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Banarasi Babu, Koyla, Raja Hindustani, Jeet, Daraar, Karan Arjun, Andaaz Apna Apna, Laadla, Baazigar, King Uncle, Bol Radha Bol, Khiladi, Hum, Thanedaar, Saajan, Sanam Bewafa, Kishen Kanhaiya, Swarg, Khoon Bhari Maang, Pyar Ka Mandir and scores of other films. He worked as assistant art director from 1969and turned independent around 1975.
Abhishek Verman, who debuted as director with 2 States, was his son. Abhishek’s latest release was Kalank.
