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Jimmi Harkishin
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Rajan Harkishindas
19 March 1965 (age 60) Paris, France
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Known for | Role of Dev Alahan in Coronation Street |
| Television | Uncle Jack (1990–1993) Medics (1990, 1992–1995) Coronation Street (1999–) |
| Children | 3 |
Jimmi Harkishin is a British actor. He is best known for his role as Dev Alahan, a friendly shopkeeper, in the popular TV show Coronation Street. He has played this character for a very long time, starting on November 10, 1999. Jimmi has also appeared in several other TV shows and movies throughout his career.
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About Jimmi Harkishin
Jimmi Harkishin was born in Paris, France, on March 19, 1965. His father is from India, and his mother is from Italy. Jimmi has three children: Holli, Rajan, and India Rose. He has them with his partner, Susan Beaton.
Jimmi's Acting Journey
Jimmi began his acting career in 1986. He used the stage name James Harkishin when he first started.
Early TV Roles
One of his first regular roles was Jose Cuervo in the children's TV series Uncle Jack. He appeared in 18 episodes between 1990 and 1993. He also played Dr. Jay Rahman in the medical drama Medics. He was in 34 episodes of Medics from 1992 to 1995.
Famous Roles
Jimmi Harkishin is most famous for playing Dev Alahan in Coronation Street. Dev is a well-known character who owns a corner shop in the fictional town of Weatherfield. Jimmi has been a part of this show for over two decades.
He also acted in some movies. He played Ranjit in the film Bhaji on the Beach in 1993. In 1999, he appeared as Iyaaz Ali Khan in the movie East is East. Jimmi also had a role as Gary Lobo in an episode of the mystery series Jonathan Creek called "Danse Macabre."
Awards and Recognitions
Over the years, Jimmi Harkishin has been nominated for several awards for his acting.
- Also in 2002, he was nominated for "Best Soap Actor" at the TV Quick Awards.
- In 2013, he received a nomination for "Best Actor" at The British Soap Awards.
- More recently, in 2022, he was nominated for "Best Comic Performance" at the Inside Soap Awards.
- In 2022, he was also nominated for "Best TV Character" at the Asian Media Awards.
