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Gulshan Devaiah

Details

Profession

Indian actor

Date of Birth

May 28, 1978

Age

45 years old as of 2023

Zodiac Sign

Gemini

Birthplace

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Height

5 feet 10 inches

Weight

68 kgs

Notable Work

Shaitan, Hate Story, Hunterrr

Net Worth

$5 Million

Instagram

@gulshandevaiah78

Twitter

@gulshandevaiah

 

 

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Biography 

Gulshan Devaiah is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Hindi films. He was born on May 28, 1978, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, and is a graduate of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).

He has gained recognition for his roles in movies like Shaitan, Hate Story, and Hunter. Devaiah's portrayal in Shaitan was highly acclaimed by critics and even earned him a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He was born on May 28, 1978, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, and is a graduate of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).

Age  

Gulshan Devaiah was born on May 28, 1978, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. He is currently 40 years old as of 2023. His zodiac sign is Gemini

Education

Gulshan Devaiah completed his primary education at Cluny Convent and St. Joseph's Indian High School. After graduating from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), he worked in the fashion industry for 10 years. Additionally, Devaiah taught fashion to students in Bangalore at Wigan & Leigh College.

Devaiah began his journey in Bollywood with minor roles in English theater productions in Bangalore. After gaining experience through various dramas, he eventually moved to Mumbai in search of more significant opportunities in the film industry.

Family

Gulshan Devaiah is the son of Sri Devaiah and Pushpalata, both employed by Bharat Electronics Ltd.

Wife

Gulshan Devaiah was married to actress Kallirroi Tziafeta, from Greece, from 2012 to 2020.

Kallirroi started her career as a theatre artist and worked in several theatre plays. She got her first major role in Bollywood with film Hunterrr. She starred alongside Gulshan Devaiah, Radhika Apte and Sai Tamhankar. She later worked in the Hindi film Dil Dhadakne Do directed by Zoya Akhtar.

Career

Gulshan Devaiah began his career in 2010 with Anurag Kashyap's short film That Girl in Yellow Boots. He starred alongside Kalki Koechlin and Naseeruddin Shah, playing the role of Chitiappa. The film was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival.

In 2011, Devaiah appeared in Rohan Sippy's crime thriller Dum Maaro Dum with Abhishek Bachchan, Bipasha Basu, and Prateik Babbar. He portrayed the character Ricky in the film. The same year, he starred in Bejoy Nambiar's Hindi thriller Shaitan alongside Rajeev Khandelwal and Kalki Koechlin, playing the role of Karan Chaudhary KC. 

In 2012, Devaiah had his first lead role in Vivek Agnihotri's erotic thriller Hate Story, produced by Vikram Bhatt. He portrayed the antagonistic character Siddharth Dhanrajgir, the cocky son of a wealthy business tycoon. 

In 2013, Devaiah appeared in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's romantic-tragedy drama Ram-Leela starring Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone. He played the role of Bhavani in the film, which was a blockbuster success. After a gap of one year, in 2015, he starred in Harshavardan Kulkarni's adult comedy film Hunterrr alongside Radhika Apte. Devaiah portrayed the character Mandar Ponkshe, a sex-addicted man, in a story about his lustful journey in life. The film performed well at the box office.

In 2016, Devaiah played the role of an NRI in Vivek Agnihotri's film Junooniyat. In 2017, he appeared in three films: Cabaret, A Death in the Gunj, and CandyFlip. He played the double role of twin brothers Karate Mani and Jimmy in the action comedy film Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota, for which he won the Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor and received a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. 

 Best Works Of Gulshan Devaiah

That Girl in Yellow Boots

That Girl in Yellow Boots is a 2010 Indian thriller film directed by Anurag Kashyap. It stars Kalki Koechlin and Naseeruddin Shah. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2010 and later screened at the Venice Film Festival. It also played in various other film festivals worldwide, including the South Asian International Film Festival. The commercial release of the film occurred a year later in September 2011, both in India and the United States.

 Dum Maaro Dum

Dum Maaro Dum is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Rohan Sippy. The film stars Abhishek Bachchan and Bipasha Basu in the lead roles, with Rana Daggubati, Prateik Babbar, and Aditya Pancholi in supporting roles. It was primarily shot in Goa. Deepika Padukone makes a special appearance in the remix version of the popular song of the same title. The film's music was composed by Pritam, and it became the first Indian film to have its soundtrack mixed in Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound.

The story revolves around Lawrence Lorry Gomes, a footballer who fails to fulfill his dream of studying in an American college due to financial constraints. His girlfriend, Tani, receives a scholarship to the US, which further adds to his disappointment. Lorry's friend Ricky offers him a way to get into the college by smuggling drugs. Lorry agrees, and at the airport, he successfully passes the X-ray machine with the drugs hidden on him.

Hate Story

Hate Story is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language erotic thriller film directed by Vivek Agnihotri and produced by Vikram Bhatt. The film features Nikhil Dwivedi, Gulshan Devaiah, and Paoli Dam in the lead roles. It was released on April 20, 2012.

The movie revolves around a woman who faces betrayal and her subsequent struggle to seek revenge against the person who wronged her. The film garnered both commercial success and critical acclaim. However, it also generated controversy when the lead actress accused director Vivek Agnihotri of sexual harassment.

Hunterrr

Hunterrr is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language adult comedy film written and directed by Harshavardhan Kulkarni. The film stars Gulshan Devaiah, Radhika Apte, and Sai Tamhankar. It revolves around the story of an unassuming sex addict and his journey of lust in life.

The film was released on March 20, 2015. It was later remade in Telugu as Babu Baga Busy in 2017. The protagonist, Mandar Ponkshe, is portrayed as an unconventional youth who is addicted to sex and enjoys casual encounters. Despite being in his late 30s, he prefers one-night stands over committed relationships, while his friends have settled down with families. Mandar explains his perspective on sex, considering it a purely physical act devoid of emotional attachment. He distinguishes between sex and love, emphasizing that love is not necessary for fulfilling his physical needs.

Career Timeline

Year

Movie Name

Role

2023

8 A.M. Metro

Preetam

2022

Badhaai Do

Guru Narayan

2022

Blurr

Neel

2020

Ghost Stories

Girl's Father

2020

Unpaused

Ahan

2020

Footfairy

Vivaan

2019

Cabaret

Gaurav

2019

Commando 3

Buraq Ansari

2019

CandyFlip

Altaf

2018

Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota

Karate Mani / Jimmy

2017

A Death In The Gunj

Nandan Nandu Bakshi

2016

Junooniyat

Yash

2015

Hunterrr

Mandar Ponkshe

2013

Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela

Bhavani

2012

Hate Story

Siddharth Dhanrajgir

2012

Peddlers

Ranjit D'Souza

2011

Dum Maaro Dum

Ricky

2011

Shaitan

Karan 'KC' Chaudhary

2010

That Girl in Yellow Boots

Chittiappa Siddanna Gowda

 Net Worth

As of 2023, Han has a net worth of approximately $5 Million. 

Awards

Interesting Facts

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