Gulshan Devaiah Birthday: Did You Know The Actor Worked In Fashion Industry?
Happy Birthday Gulshan Devaiah: With dreams in his eyes, Devaiah came to Mumbai in 2008 and marked his Bollywood debut with Anurag Kashyap's That Girl in Yellow Boots in 2010.
Happy Birthday Gulshan Devaiah: Bollywood actor Gulshan Devaiah will be celebrating his 47th birthday on May 28. Known for his unwavering dedication, willingness to experiment, and ability to breathe life into diverse characters, the actor has carved a niche for himself by continuously pushing the bar with his film choices. From his roles ranging from a four-cut Atmaram in Guns and Gulaabs to a serious cop in Dahaad, he has always kept the audience hooked with his impeccable acting skills across different genres.
The actor graduated from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) and worked for ten years in the fashion industry. His passion for acting began with minor roles at an English theatre in Bengaluru. He honed his skills by performing in various dramas before taking the plunge into the vast world of Bollywood. With dreams in his eyes, Devaiah came to Mumbai in 2008 and marked his Bollywood debut with Anurag Kashyap's neo-noir thriller named That Girl in Yellow Boots in 2010.
Now, as he turns a year older, let's go down memory lane and check some of his top web series that prove his versatility and learn more about his upcoming projects:
Gulshan Devaiah Birthday: Top Web Series
Guns and Gulaabs (2023): This has to be in Gulshan Devaiah's top web series repertoire. The comedy crime thriller was one of the biggest hits of the actor's career, and we can't agree more. Created and directed by Raj and DK, the series is based on the 90s world of crime and violence. The show follows three characters — an honest police officer, a reluctant kingpin and a lovelorn mechanic — who get tangled up in a major drug racket. Guns & Gulaabs also stars talented actors like Dulquer Salmaan, Adarsh Gourav, Satish Kaushik, Rajkummar Rao, Goutam Sharma, TJ Bhanu, Gourav Sharma and Sanchay Goswami in lead roles.
Duranga (2022): The series is an official adaptation of the South Korean suspense melodrama TV show, Flower of Evil. Co-starring Drashti Dhami, the 9-part series is a suspense thriller with many twists and turns. The ZEE5 Original Series, directed by Pradeep Sarkar and Aijaz Khan and produced by Goldie Behl, also stars Abhijit Khandkekar, Barkha Sengupta, Rajesh Khattar, Divya Seth and Zakir Hussain.
Dahaad (2023): While this gritty web series was billed as a Sonakshi Sinha show, Gulshan Devaiah was the uncrowned king in Dahaad. The film, directed by Ruchika Oberoi and Reema Kagti, is inspired by serial killer Mohan Kumar, also known as Cyanide Mohan, who preyed on women in the hopes of marrying them. In the gripping crime thriller, he aced his role as Inspector Devilal Singh, a cop who is chasing a serial killer. Dahaad also featured Vijay Varma and Sohum Shah in key roles.
Bad Cop (2024): Anurag Kashyap and Gulshan Devaiah teamed up for Disney+ Hotstar's series Bad Cop. This web series is an adaptation of RTL's 2017 German show Bad Cop: Kriminell Gut. Penned by Rensil D'Silva and directed by Aditya Datt, the Indian version shows Anurag portray the role of a villain, Kazbe, while Gulshan Devaiah takes on the challenging role of Karan, an intense cop determined to arrest Kazbe. The cast also features Saurabh Sachdeva, Harleen Sethi, and Aishwarya Sushmita in pivotal roles.
Afsos (2020): Another must-watch web series of the actor is Afsos. This dark comedy, written by Anirban Dasgupta, Dibya Chatterjee and Sourav Ghosh, chronicles the journey of Nakul (Gulshan Devaiah), a struggling writer. After all his attempts to die by suicide are somehow thwarted, he decides to hire an assassin to end his life. But when he realises he is nearing his death, he has a change of mind. However, the assassin has a rule: he never leaves his job undone.
Gulshan Devaiah Birthday: Upcoming Projects
Guns & Gulaabs Season 2: Buckle up, as the Netflix series Guns and Gulaabs is going to make a much-anticipated return soon. The makers have earlier announced the exciting news of the upcoming second season through social media platforms. Netflix shared a distinctive teaser in the platform's signature style. The clip introduced the actors reprising their roles – Rajkummar Rao as Paana Tipu, Dulquer Salmaan as Arjun Varma, Adarsh Gourav as Jugnu and Gulshan Devaiah as Cut Atmaram, along with other actors from Season 1.
The Nexus: Shadows of Destiny: Next, the actor has this thriller drama in his pipeline. Starring Ishaan Khatter, Vicky Kaushal and Sharvari, the film shows how interconnected strangers' lives get intertwined through their choices and secrets, unknowingly impacting one another. It leads to unexpected revelations and narrative twists that reshape their destinies in surprising ways. The film also features Sharad Kelkar and Vijay Raaz in significant roles.
Golmaal Gharana: Helmed by Amardeep Gulati, this quirky and hilarious film is about an eccentric joint family living in an ancestral haveli in Lucknow. The story, featuring Nana Patekar, Vijay Raaz and Barkha Bisht in lead roles, revolves around their madcap schemes to save their home from being taken over by a greedy builder while dealing with their hilarious misunderstandings and personal quirks.
Therapy Sherapy: Gulshan also has this OTT series, Therapy Sherapy, which explores mental health and human relationships based on a nuclear family. The Palak Bhambri show features an ensemble cast including Neha Dhupia, Gulshan Devaiah, Manoj Pahwa and others.
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