Davinder Singh Kharoud (born 22 April 1989) better known as Dev Kharoud, is an Indian actor who works in Punjabi cinema. He is best known for playing the role of Rupinder Gandhi in Rupinder Gandhi The Gangster and He played the role of Mintu Gurusaria in the 2018 film Dakuan Da Munda.[citation needed]
Dev Kharoud | |
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.jpg) Kharoud in 2020 | |
| Born | Davinder Singh Kharoud 22 April 1989 |
| Education | BA |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Career
editKharoud started his career as a theatre artist with Bhagwant Mann as comedian and played various roles on stage under the direction of theatre legends like Balraj Pandit, Rajesh Sharma, Samuel John, etc. He has appeared in Punjabi teleserials as well.
In 2012, he was in the news for essaying a character inspired by Balwant Singh Rajoana in the movie Sadda Haq.[1][2] Kharoud also appeared in the title role of the movie Rupinder Gandhi – The Gangster..?. He also played the character of Rupinder Gandhi in its sequel Rupinder Gandhi 2 - The Robinhood.
He played the lead role in Dakuan Da Munda, a film based on the autobiography of gangster turned writer Mintu Gurusaria.[3]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Dil Apna Punjabi | Kanwal's Friend | |
| 2008 | Hashar - A Love Story | Harry NRI | |
| 2010 | Kabbadi Ik Mohhabat | Jagjit Singh | |
| 2013 | Sadda Haq | Rajwant Singh | |
| 2015 | Rupinder Gandhi – The Gangster. ? | Rupinder Gandhi | [4] |
| 2016 | Saka - The Martyrs of Nankana Sahib | Kehar Singh | |
| Dulla Bhatti Wala | Zorawar Singh | ||
| 2017 | Rupinder Gandhi 2 - The Robinhood | Rupinder Gandhi | [5] |
| Bailaras | Karma | ||
| 2018 | Dakuan Da Munda | Mintu Gurusaria | |
| Jindari | Jarnail Jolly | ||
| Yaar Belly | Mahie | ||
| 2019 | Kaka Ji | Kulwinder "Kaka" | [6] |
| Blackia | Gamma | ||
| DSP Dev | Dev Shergill | ||
| Naukar Vahuti Da | Special Appearance | ||
| 2020 | Zakhmi | Gurshaan Singh | [7] |
| 2022 | Dakuaan Da Munda 2 | Manga Singh | [8] |
| Shareek 2 | Gurbaaz Randhawa | [9] | |
| Bai Ji Kuttange | Bai Ji | [10] | |
| 2023 | Yaaran Da Rutbaa | Arjun | |
| Maurh | Kishna Maurh | [11] | |
| 2024 | Blackia 2 | Gamma,Billa | [12] |
| Ucha Dar Babe Nanak Da | |||
| Rupinder Gandhi 3 | Rupinder Gandhi |
As a producer
edit- Kabbadi Ik Mohhabat
TV serials
edit- Agg De Kalire
- Alhna
- Jugnu mast mast
- Asan Hun Tur Jana
- June 85
- Koi Pather Se Na Mare
- Roop Basant
- Khada Pita Barbaad Kita
Music videos
edit| Year | Title | Artist | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Surrender [13] | Afsana Khan | Brand B | Starring Japji Khaira |
| 2023 | Jatt Disda | Sunanda Sharma | Mad 4 Music |
Awards and nominations
edit| Movie | Award | Category | Result | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Rupiner Gandhi 2 | Filmfare Awards Punjabi | Critics Best Actor in Lead Role (Male) | Nominated | [14] |
| 2019 | Dakuaan Da Munda | PTC Punjabi Film Awards 2019 | Best Actor | Nominated | |
| 2020 | Blackia | PTC Punjabi Film Awards 2020 | Best Actor | Nominated | [15] |
References
edit- ^ "Sadda Haq banned in India - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 10 April 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ Hindustan Times
- ^ "Top five Punjabi movie of 2018 with smashing opening - 'Dakuan Da Munda'". The Times of India. 25 October 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ "Cast of 'Rupinder Gandhi – The Gangster' comes calling to city". Tribune News Service. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ "Movie Rupinder Gandhi 2 will release, should not be linked to killing: actor, director". The Indian Express. 21 August 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ "Where is the story, KakaJi?". Tribune News Service. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ "Movie Review - Zakhmi: A commner's fight". Tribune News Service. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ "Dev Kharoud's 'Daakuan Da Munda 2' to release in March 2022 - Pollywood sequels and threequels to look forward to". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ "Shareek 2: The Release Date Of Dev Kharoud And Jimmy Sheirgill Starrer Is Out; Check Out The Motion Poster Here". www.spotboye.com. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ "Punjabi film Bai Ji Kuttange to be released in theatres on 27 May 2022". Cinestaan. 4 October 2021. Archived from the original on 4 April 2022.
- ^ "Maurh Teaser: Ammy Virk & Dev Kharoud Gives Goosebumps With Their Acting & Expressions". 5dariyanews. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
- ^ Sharma, Shimona (28 November 2022). "Diljit Dosanjh's 'Jodi' and Dev Kharoud's 'Blackia 2' to witness box office clash in the year 2023". PTC Punjabi. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
- ^ "Surrender: Dev Kharoud And Jhapji Khaira's New Song's Release Date Is Out; Details Inside". www.spotboye.com. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ "Dev Kharoud - Critics Best Actor in Leading Role Male Nominee | Filmfare Awards". filmfare.com. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ "Here's the full list of nominations for PTC Punjabi Film Awards 2020". PTC News. 6 June 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2022.