Jimmi Harkishin facts for kids
Jimmi Harkishin is a well-known actor from the United Kingdom. He is most famous for playing the character of Dev Alahan, a friendly shopkeeper, in the popular TV show Coronation Street. He has been on the show for a very long time, starting in 1999.
Quick facts for kids
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 |
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About Jimmi Harkishin
Jimmi Harkishin was born on March 19, 1965. His full birth name is Rajan Harkishindas. He was born in Paris, France. His father, Deepak, was from India, and his mother, Soni, was from Italy.
Jimmi has three children with his partner, Susan Beaton. Their names are Holli, Rajan, and India Rose.
Starting His Acting Journey
Jimmi Harkishin began his acting career in 1986. He first used the stage name James Harkishin. One of his early roles was Jose Cuervo in the children's TV series Uncle Jack. He appeared in 18 episodes of this show between 1990 and 1993.
He also played Dr. Jay Rahman in the medical drama TV series Medics. He was a regular character on this show, appearing in 34 episodes from 1992 to 1995.
Famous TV and Film Roles
Jimmi Harkishin is best known for his long-running role as Dev Alahan in Coronation Street. He joined the show on November 10, 1999, and has been a main character ever since. Dev Alahan is a popular shopkeeper in the fictional town of Weatherfield.
Before Coronation Street, Jimmi also acted in several films. He played Ranjit in the movie Bhaji on the Beach in 1993. In 1999, he appeared as Iyaaz Ali Khan in the film East is East. He also had a role as Gary Lobo in an episode of the mystery series Jonathan Creek called "Danse Macabre".
Over the years, Jimmi has appeared in many other TV shows. These include Casualty, The Bill, and Desmond's.
Awards and Recognition
Jimmi Harkishin has been recognized for his acting work. He has been nominated for several awards during his career.
In 2002, he was nominated for a British Soap Award. He was also nominated for "Best Soap Actor" at the TV Quick Awards in the same year. Later, in 2013, he received another 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 and "Best TV Character" at the Asian Media Awards.
