Dev Mohan
{{Short description|Indian actor}}
{{Indian name|Dev|Mohan}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2022}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Dev Mohan
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|09|18|df=yes}}{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-dev-mohan-actors-first-look-as-king-dushyant-from-samanthas-shaakuntalam-is-out/articleshow/94283827.cms | title=Happy birthday Dev Mohan: Actor's first look as King Dushyant from Samantha's 'Shaakuntalam' is out | newspaper=The Times of India | date=18 September 2022 }}
| image = Photos-Samantha-Ruth-Prabhu-Dev-Mohan-and-others-snapped-at-the-press-conference-of-Shaakuntalam-in-Mumbai-2.jpg
| image_size = 200px
| caption = Dev Mohan in 2023
| alma_mater = Vidya Academy of Science and Technology
| birth_place = Thrissur, Kerala, India
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|model|mechanical engineer}}
| years_active = 2020–present
| spouse = Rajina
}}
Dev Mohan is an Indian actor and model who works in Malayalam and Telugu films. After making his debut in the Malayalam film Sufiyum Sujatayum (2020), he expanded to Telugu cinema with Shaakuntalam (2023).{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/madhoo-opens-up-about-samantha-starrer-shaakuntalams-box-office-failure-says-i-feel-very-sad-2364769-2023-04-26 | title=Madhoo opens up about Samantha-starrer Shaakuntalam's box office failure, says 'I feel very sad...' | date=26 April 2023 }} He won Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for the former film.
Early and personal life
Dev Mohan was born on 18 September 1992 in Thrissur, Kerala.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/malayalam/makers-of-pulli-throws-a-surprise-birthday-party-for-dev-mohan/videoshow/86846910.cms|title=Makers of 'Pulli' throws a surprise birthday party for Dev Mohan|date=7 October 2021|access-date=3 July 2022|work=The Times Of India|archive-date=5 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105081056/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/malayalam/makers-of-pulli-throws-a-surprise-birthday-party-for-dev-mohan/videoshow/86846910.cms|url-status=live}} He did his schooling from Technical High School, Thrissur. After studying Mechanical Engineering from Vidya Academy of Science and Technology, Thrissur, he started his modelling career.
In 2016, he participated in the Peter England Mr. India 2016 pageant conducted in Mumbai and was a finalist in it.{{cite web|title=Mr India 2016 Contestants full details|url=http://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/Contestants/Mr-India-2016/contestantslist/55433115.cms|work=beautypeagents.com|access-date=3 July 2022|archive-date=3 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181203094441/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/Contestants/Mr-India-2016/contestantslist/55433115.cms|url-status=live}}
In 2020 he married his long time girlfriend Rajina.{{cite news |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/actor-dev-mohan-got-married-qg0pa4 |title=നടന് ദേവ് മോഹന് വിവാഹിതനായി; വധു റജീന |date=2 September 2020 |access-date=3 July 2022 |work=Asianet News |archive-date=2 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220702200556/https://www.asianetnews.com/amp/entertainment-news/actor-dev-mohan-got-married-qg0pa4 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://malayalam.filmibeat.com/amphtml/interviews/sufiyum-sujatayum-fame-dev-mohan-opens-up-about-his-love-and-marriage-083183.html |title=മുസ്ലിം പെണ്കുട്ടിയുമായിട്ടുള്ള വിവാഹം സംഘര്ഷമായിരുന്നോ? താന് വ്യക്തികളെയാണ് നോക്കുന്നതെന്ന് ദേവ് മോഹന് |date=24 June 2022 |access-date=3 July 2022 |work=Filmibeat |archive-date=28 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220628005705/https://malayalam.filmibeat.com/amphtml/interviews/sufiyum-sujatayum-fame-dev-mohan-opens-up-about-his-love-and-marriage-083183.html |url-status=live }}
Career
In 2020 Dev Mohan appeared in the title role Sufi, in the film Sufiyum Sujatayum which was released on Amazon Prime Video.{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sufiyum-sujatayum-trailer-mystique-and-music-in-aditi-rao-hydaris-next/article31903540.ece|title='Sufiyum Sujatayum' trailer: Mystique and music in Aditi Rao Hydari's next |date=24 June 2022 |work=The Hindu |access-date=10 August 2022}} He was selected for the role through an audition conducted by the crew.{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/dev-mohans-showbiz-journey-began-in-bengaluru/articleshow/76852611.cms |title=Dev Mohan's showbiz journey began in Bengaluru |date=8 July 2020 |access-date=3 July 2022 |work=The Times Of India |archive-date=30 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130035901/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/dev-mohans-showbiz-journey-began-in-bengaluru/articleshow/76852611.cms |url-status=live }} After the audition he went on two year preparation for the role learning Arabic and Sufi dance.{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/in-conversation-with-dev-mohan-who-makes-his-debut-in-sufiyum-sujatayum-releasing-on-amazon-prime/article59859493.ece|title=Dev Mohan makes his acting début in 'Sufiyum Sujatayum' opposite Aditi Rao Hydari |date=30 June 2020 |access-date=10 August 2022 |work=Th Hindu}} It took about nine months to perfect the Sufi whirling.{{cite news|url=https://www.twentyfournews.com/2020/07/04/sufiyum-sujathayum-fame-dev-mohan-special-interview.html|title='ഡാൻസ് പഠിക്കാൻ ഒൻപത് മാസമെടുത്തു; കാത്തിരുന്നത് രണ്ട് വർഷം'; സുജാതയുടെ 'സൂഫി' മനസ് തുറക്കുന്നു |date=4 July 2020 |access-date=10 August 2022 |work=Twenty Four News}} He was praised for his performance in the film.{{cite news|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2020/07/03/sufiyum-sujathayum-malayalam-movie-review-aditi-rao-jayasurya-vijay-babu.html|title=Sufiyum Sujathayum review: A mystical tale laced with lingering romance|date=3 July 2020 |access-date=10 August 2022 |work=OnManorama}} Lohesh Balachandran of India Today wrote that, "Credit of the film goes to both the director and the lead actors, Dev Mohan and Aditi Rao Hydari, who slip into their roles with elan."{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/sufiyum-sujatayum-movie-review-aditi-rao-hydari-and-dev-mohan-power-a-heart-rending-love-story-1696590-2020-07-03|title=Sufiyum Sujatayum Movie Review: Aditi Rao Hydari and Dev Mohan power a heart-rending love story |work=The India Today|date=3 July 2020 |access-date=10 August 2022}} He got recognition from this film.{{cite news|url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/interview/sufiyum-sujathayum-movie-actor-dev-mohan-interview-392805 |date=21 July 2020 |access-date=10 August 2022 |work=Malayalam Indian Express| title=സൂഫിയാണ് താരം; ദേവ് മോഹൻ അഭിമുഖം}}
After that he did another Malayalam film Pulli.{{cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/Feb/24/sufiyum-sujatayum-famed-dev-mohans-second-film-pulli-starts-rolling-2267991.html|title='Sufiyum Sujatayum' famed Dev Mohan's second film 'Pulli' starts rolling|date=24 February 2021 |access-date=22 July 2022}}{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/dev-mohan-looks-intense-in-the-first-look-of-pulli/articleshow/92768587.cms|title=Dev Mohan looks intense in the first look of 'Pulli' |date=9 July 2022 | access-date=22 July 2022 |work=The Times Of India}} In 2021, he was selected to play Dushyanta in the Telugu film Shaakuntalam opposite Samantha.{{cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/220421/mohan-dev-gets-into-the-part-of-king-dushyantha.html|title=Mohan Dev gets into the part of King Dushyantha|date=22 April 2021 |access-date=22 July 2022 |work=Deccan Chronicle}}{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/shaakuntalam-samantha-ruth-prabhus-upcoming-mythological-epic-drama-enters-the-post-production-phase/articleshow/88671102.cms|title=Shaakuntalam: Samantha Ruth Prabhu's upcoming mythological epic drama enters the post-production phase |date=3 January 2022 |access-date=22 July 2022 |work=The Times Of India}} In 2022, he appeared in the Malayalam film Panthrandu which was his first movie to have a theatrical release.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/panthrand/amp_movie_review/92439694.cms|date=24 June 2022 |access-date=22 July 2022 |work=The Times Of India|title=Panthrandu Movie Review: A disjointed gang story}} Regarding his role, a critic noted that "Dev Mohan, looks good in this action thriller, but doesn't strike the chord he did in his debut romantic role in Sufiyum Sujathayum".{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/panthrand/movie-review/92439694.cms |title=Panthrand Movie Review: A disjointed gang story |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2022-06-24 |access-date=2022-08-11}}
Filmography
= Films =
= Short films =
Awards and nominations
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{IMDb name|11701991}}
- {{Instagram|devmohanofficial}}
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Category:Male actors from Kerala
Category:21st-century Indian male actors
Category:Indian male film actors
Category:Male actors in Malayalam cinema
Category:Male actors in Telugu cinema
Category:Male actors from Thrissur