Gulshan Devaiah

Gulshan Devaiah (born 28 May 1978) is an acclaimed Indian actor known for his compelling performances in Hindi cinema and his distinctive choice of bold, unconventional roles across diverse genres.

Born in Bengaluru, Karnataka, into a Kodava family, he is the son of Sri Devaiah and Pushpalata, both of whom worked at Bharat Electronics Ltd.

He attended Cluny Convent High School and St. Joseph's Indian High School in Bengaluru before graduating from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) with a degree in fashion designing.

Full Name	Gulshan Devaiah
Nick Name	Gulshan
Occupation	Actor
Date of Birth	28-May-1978 (48 years)
Birth Location	Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Gender	Male
Nationality	Indian
Religion	Hindu
Zodiac Sign	Gemini
Height	178 cm
Weight	69 kg
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
School	Cluny Convent High School, Jalahalli St. Joseph's Indian High School, Bengaluru
College	National Institute of Fashion Technology, Gandhinagar BEL Pre-University College, Bengaluru
Qualification	Degree in Fashion Designing
Hobbies	Theatre plays and reading

Before entering the film industry, he spent ten years working as a fashion designer, having worked with renowned figures such as Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone in the fashion world. His passion for acting developed through minor roles in Bengaluru's English theater, where he performed in various dramas and honed his skills.

He made his acting debut in 2010 with Anurag Kashyap's neo-noir thriller "That Girl in Yellow Boots", which starred Kalki Koechlin and was screened at prestigious festivals including the Toronto International Film Festival and Venice Film Festival.

His career truly gained momentum with his role as Karan Chaudhary in "Shaitan" (2011), a performance that earned him critical acclaim and multiple award nominations, including a Filmfare nomination.

The following year, he portrayed the charismatic antagonist Siddharth Dhanrajgir in "The Hate Story" (2012), which marked a turning point in his career and showcased his ability to embody complex characters. He continued to explore diverse genres, appearing in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's romantic tragedy "Beqadhar Pyaar" (Ram-Leela) (2013), the adult comedy "Hunterrr" (2015) where he played Mandar Ponkshe, and the psychological thriller "A Death in the Gunj" (2017).

In recent years, he has successfully transitioned into web series and OTT content, becoming a prominent figure in the digital space. He appeared in notable series such as "Smoke" (2018), "Afsos" (2020), "Duranga" (2022), and "Shiksha Mandal" (2022).

His performances in "Dahaad" (2023) on Amazon Prime Video and "Guns and Gulaabs" (2023) on Netflix were considered major career milestones. He is also known for his roles in "Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota" (2018), "Badhaai Do" (2022), and the recent hit "Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1".