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Mohit Raina | |
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 Raina at the DVD launch of Devon Ke Dev - Mahadev | |
| Born | 14 August 1982 kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Model, Actor |
| Years active | 2004-Present |
Mohit Raina (born 14 August 1982) is an Indian television and Bollywood actor, most known for the lead role of Lord Shiva in the TV series, Devon Ke Dev – Mahadev, (2011 - present), prior to which he had acted in TV soaps Chehra (2009) and Ganga Kii Dheej (2010). Raina grew up in Jammu, and later finished in the top five slot in the Grasim Mr. India 2005 competition. He started his acting career with a sci-fi TV show called Antariksh (2004) and later went on to play a role in the Mithun Chakraborty starer film Don Muthu Swami (2008).
Early life and background
Born and brought up in Jammu in Jammu and Kashmir state, where he did his schooling from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jammu,[1] he left Jammu after graduating with a degree in commerce from Jammu University.[2][3] While still getting ready to become a chartered accountant, he moved to Mumbai to pursue his acting dreams.[2] As a teenager in Jammu, Raina weighed 107 kg, but lost 29 kg after he decided to participate in the modeling competition, 2005 Grasim Mr. India contest, where he was placed among the top five contestants.[4][5] [6] Raina currently lives in Mumbai, and his mother stays with him, ever since his father died in 2011. [7]
Career
2004–10:Debut and early career
His acting career began in 2004 when he acted in a science fiction TV show called Antariksh that aired on Star Plus.[8] In 2008, he starred as JaiKishan in a comedy movie called Don Muthu Swami, starring actor Mithun Chakraborthy in the lead role, however the film too didn't do well.[9] He again returned to television in 2009 with another Star Plus show called Chehra, a suspense drama revolving around a handicapped girl. Mohit played her husband Garv, a young business tycoon.[8][2] He was also a part of Bandini on NDTV Imagine. In December 2010, Raina played the male lead, Agantuk, in a show Ganga Kii Dheej on Sahara One, where he played a pivotal role in eradication of the evil customs of the village.
2011-present:Breakthrough with Devon Ke Dev - Mahadev
After laying low for a while after Ganga Kii Dheej, Raina came back in late 2011 as he bagged the role the main lead in Nikhil Sinha's Devon Ke Dev - Mahadev, which started in December 2011, on Life OK channel.[10] The series focuses on the legendary Hindu deity, Shiva and portrays his journey from a hermit to a householder through his marriage to Sati and later to Parvati. The actor worked on improving his physique for the role,[10] though, he was trained dancer in jive and hip-hop form, he started learning the Indian classical dance form Kathak, which is integral part of his role as Shiv.[11] As the serial grew in popularity, remained in the prime time slot usually reserved for daily soaps, Raina too received wide-spread acclaim, [12] he played for over 30 different characters in the series, and especially for his double role as Jallandhar. [13][14]
Filmography
- Cinema
- Don Muthu Swami, 2008 as JaiKishan
- Television
| Year(s) | Serial Name | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2005 | Antariksh - Ek Amar Katha | Vikrant | Star Plus |
| 2005 | Bhabhi | Shubham | Star Plus |
| 2009 | Chehra | Garv Dhanvant Rai | Star Plus |
| 2010 | Bandini | Rishabh Hiten Mahiyavanshi | Imagine TV |
| 2011 | Ganga Kii Dheej | Agantuk | Sahara One |
| 2011–Present | Devon Ke Dev – Mahadev | Lord Shiva | Life OK |
Awards
| Year | Awards Event | Nomination | For the show | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Zee Gold Awards | Most Fit Actor | Devon Ke Dev - Mahadev | Nominated |
| People's Choice Awards India | Favorite TV Drama Actor | Devon Ke Dev - Mahadev | ||
| Indian Television Academy Awards | ITA Special Scroll Of Honour | Devon Ke Dev - Mahadev | Won | |
| BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Best Actor TV Fiction-Male | Devon Ke Dev - Mahadev | ||
| 2013 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor In A Lead Role (Jury)[15] | Devon Ke Dev - Mahadev |
References
- ^ "Mohit Raina: No difference between big and small screen". indya.com. March 2009.
- ^ a b c "Love to play a super hero on television: Mohit Raina". The Times of India. Feb 8, 2012.
- ^ "Personal Agenda: Mohit Raina, Actor". Hindustan Times. March 9, 2013. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "Small screen Lord Shiva was a 107-kg teen". The Times Of India. Jun 5, 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
- ^ "Model Mahadev". Indian Express. Jan 05 2012.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Pune Sailor is Grasim Mr. India 2005". Grasim.com. Retrieved JUne 12, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "'Mahadev' Mohit Raina". Hindustan Times. March 28, 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
- ^ a b "Mohit Raina seems be third time lucky with Star Plus". filmyfriday. March 17, 2009.
- ^ "Movie of the week : Don Muthuswami". The Tribune. May 23, 2008,.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help)CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) - ^ a b "Mohit Raina's big break". The Times of India. Dec 29, 2011.
- ^ "Mohit Raina to learn Kathak for serial". The Times of India. Feb 24, 2012.
- ^ "Mythologicals slug it out with soaps on prime time band - Times Of India". The Times of India. Jun 5, 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
- ^ "Devon Ke Dev Mahadev: the battle between evil and good". Hindustan Times. June 03, 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Double roles make a comeback on TV". The Times Of India. May 20, 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
- ^ "12th Indian Telly Awards". Indiantelevision.com. 24 May 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
External links
- Amalprasannan/sandbox at IMDb
- I am living a bairagee jeevan like Lord Shiva: Mohit Raina (Interview)
Category:Indian television actors Category:1982 births Category:Living people Category:Kashmiri people Category:Indian male models Category:Kashmiri models Category:Indian film actors Category:Hindi film actors Category:Indian Hindus Category:Dard people Category:Kashmiri male models Category:Kashmiri actors Category:20th-century actors Category:People from Jammu (city)