Deven Verma brought smiles on million faces: Big B

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has paid an ode to "friend" and late filmmaker Deven Verma.

Verma died at the age of 77 in Pune early Tuesday 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 Wednesday.

"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 Kabhi" and "Silsila". Verma also directed Big B in "Besharam", which released in late 1970s.

Amitabh is currently "out on the highways of Gujarat" for Shoojit Sircar's upcoming directorial "Piku".