Mohit Raina
Indian actor (born 1982)
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::summary Indian actor (born 1982) ::
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| name | Mohit Raina |
| image | Mohit Raina (cropped).jpg |
| caption | Raina in 2019 |
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| nationality | Indian |
| occupation | |
| years_active | 2004 - present |
| spouse | |
| children | 1 |
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| name = Mohit Raina | image = Mohit Raina (cropped).jpg | caption = Raina in 2019 | birth_date = | nationality = Indian | occupation = | years_active = 2004 - present | spouse = | children = 1 Mohit Raina (born 14 August 1981) is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films and television. He started his acting career with a science fiction show Antariksh (2004) and later went on to play a role in Don Muthu Swami (2008). He is best known for the lead role of the Hindu god Shiva in the television series Devon Ke Dev – Mahadev and Mahabharat, prior to which he is known for the roles as lead in Chehra , Ganga Kii Dheej and supporting role in Bandini.
Early life and background
Mohit Raina was born into a Kashmiri Pandit family on 14 August 1982 to Dr. Udesh Chandar Raina and Dura raina and raised in Jammu. He was educated at Kendriya Vidyalaya School, Jammu and earned a bachelor of Commerce degree from University of Jammu. He moved to Mumbai to begin a career in modelling. He hoped that modelling would provide him with a route into acting work and lost 29 kg from his teenage weight of 107 kg so that he could participate in the 2005 Grasim Mister India modelling contest. He was placed among the top five contestants in that competition.
Career
Mohit's acting career began in 2004 with a science fiction TV show called Antariksh. In 2008, he starred as Jai Kishan in the comedy film Don Muthu Swami, which was not a success at the box office and caused him to return to television work. In 2009 he appeared in the Chehra TV series, a suspense drama revolving around a disabled girl. Mohit played her husband Garv, a young business tycoon. He was also part of Bandini.
In 2011, he was cast as the lead in Nikhil Sinha's Devon Ke Dev – Mahadev. The series focused on the god Shiva and portrays his journey from a hermit to a householder through his marriage to Sati and later to Parvati. Mohit worked on improving his physique for the role, The Times of India said the role created fans due to his "fab abs, groovy smile and acting chops" He played over 30 different characters in the series, which ran for three years, ending in December 2014, by which time Mohit had become a celebrity.
Mohit has played the adult emperor Ashoka, in the historical serial Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat on Colors TV. The series started broadcasting from 2 May 2016. After Ashoka, Mohit also played the lead role as Havildar Ishar Singh in 21 Sarfarosh - Saragarhi 1897 which is based on the Battle of Saragarhi. ::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/43/Mohitaditiwedding.jpg" caption="Mohit Raina and Aditi Chandra wedding"] ::
Mohit played the role of Major Karan Kashyap in the Bollywood film Uri: The Surgical Strike, released on 11 January 2019.
He made his web debut with the ZEE5 web series Kaafir, starring opposite Dia Mirza.
Mohit Raina is playing the character of Dr. Kaushik Oberoi the series Mumbai Diaries 26/11. The show is created by Nikkhil Advani and produced by Emmay Entertainment. It also stars Konkana Sen Sharma, Tina Desai, and Shreya Dhanwanthary.
Personal life
On 1 January 2022, Raina revealed that he had married his longtime girlfriend Aditi Chandra. The couple had their first child, a baby girl on 16 March 2023.
Filmography
Films
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Don Muthu Swami | Jaikishan | |
| 2019 | Uri - The Surgical Strike | Major Karan Kashyap | |
| Good Newwz | Flight passenger | Cameo appearance | |
| 2020 | Mrs. Serial Killer | Imran Shahid | |
| 2021 | Shiddat | Gautam | |
| 2023 | Ishq-e-Nadaan | Ashutosh | |
| 2025 | Dhurandar | ||
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Television
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Meher | |||
| Bhabhi | Shubham | |||
| 2006–2007 | Antariksh - Ek Amar Katha | Vikrant | ||
| 2009 | Chehra | Garv Dhanvat Rai | ||
| 2010 | Bandini | Rishabh Hiten Mahivanshi | ||
| 2011 | Ganga Kii Dheej | Agantuk | ||
| 2011–2014 | Devon Ke Dev – Mahadev | Shiva | ||
| 2013 | Mahabharat | |||
| 2016 | Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat | Ashoka | ||
| 2018 | 21 Sarfarosh - Saragarhi 1897 | Havildar Ishar Singh | ||
| 2019 | Kaafir | Vedant Rathod | ||
| 2020–2022 | Bhaukaal | Navniet Sekera | 2 seasons | |
| 2020 | A Viral Wedding | Yudhisthir Kaul | ||
| 2021-2023 | Mumbai Diaries 26/11 | Dr. Kaushik Oberoi | 2 seasons | |
| 2023 | The Freelancer | Avinash Kamath | ||
| 2025 | Kankhajura | Max Gaonkar | 1 Season | |
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Awards and nominations
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| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor (Jury) | Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev | ||
| Best Actor in a Lead Role | |||||
| Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor - Drama | ||||
| Best Actor in a Negative Role | |||||
| Gold Awards | Steller Performance of the Year | ||||
| Best Actor | |||||
| 2014 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Lead Role | |||
| Best Actor (Jury) | |||||
| Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor - Drama | ||||
| 2015 | Star Guild Awards | Best TV Actor | |||
| 2018 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor - Drama | 21 Sarfarosh - Saragarhi 1897 | ||
| 2019 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor (Jury) | |||
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References
References
- (13 August 2015). "'Mahadev' Mohit Raina turns a year older".
- "Mohit Raina confirmed as grown-up Ashoka; Ankit Arora also finalized - Times of India ►".
- "Mohit Raina to play grown-up Ashoka in Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat".
- "I am living a bairagee jeevan like Lord Shiva: Mohit Raina".
- (18 August 2013). "Oh My God! | Verve Magazine".
- (March 2009). "Mohit Raina: No difference between big and small screen". indya.com.
- (8 February 2012). "Love to play a super hero on television: Mohit Raina". [[The Times of India]].
- (5 June 2013). "Small screen Lord Shiva was a 107-kg teen". The Times of India.
- (28 March 2013). "'Mahadev' Mohit Raina". Hindustan Times.
- (23 May 2008). "Movie of the week : Don Muthuswami". The Tribune.
- (29 December 2011). "Mohit Raina's big break". [[The Times of India]].
- (24 February 2012). "Mohit Raina to learn Kathak for serial". [[The Times of India]].
- Patel, Ano. (5 June 2013). "Mythologicals slug it out with soaps on prime time band". The Times of India.
- (3 June 2013). "Devon Ke Dev Mahadev: the battle between evil and good". Hindustan Times.
- (20 May 2013). "Double roles make a comeback on TV". [[The Times of India]].
- (7 March 2016). "After Mahadev, Mohit Raina Played Chakravartin Samrat Ashoka on Indian Television!".
- (28 May 2019). "Kaafir trailer: Dia Mirza, Mohit Raina star in this intense web series set in Kashmir".
- (2020-11-26). "Mumbai Diaries 26/11 teaser: The story of first responders".
- "The star of Mumbai Diaries, Mohit Raina opens up on 26/11".
- (1 January 2022). "Mohit Raina surprises fans with pics from secret, intimate wedding with Aditi". Hindustan Times.
- (1 January 2022). "Devon Ke Dev Mahadev star Mohit Raina marries Aditi in an intimate ceremony". India Today.
- (3 September 2005). "Serial thrillers". The Telegraph.
- (17 July 2019). "First of Many: Mohit Raina revisits Antariksh".
- "Mohit Raina aka'Mahadev' in a double role again". [[Daily News and Analysis]].
- "Confirmed: Mohit Raina to play grown-up Ashoka in 'Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat'". [[International Business Times]].
- "21 Sarfarosh Saragarhi 1897 first impression: Mohit Raina show evokes patriotism with impressive dialogues and performances".
- "ZEE5 announces new web series 'Kaafir' with Dia Mirza and Mohit Raina".
- (28 May 2019). "Kaafir trailer: Dia Mirza, Mohit Raina star in this intense web series set in Kashmir".
- (17 June 2019). "This new Zee5 series is inspired by a Indo-Pak story". The Hindu.
- (April 12, 2020). "The Family Man's Shreya Dhanwanthary to direct micro-series A Viral Wedding: Made in Lockdown".
- "Watch: Web series 'A Viral Wedding' was produced during the lockdown".
- "Mohit Raina In The Freelancer Web Series".
- "Mohit Raina Leads Stellar Cast In Kan Khajura: A Thrilling Journey Into The World Of Magpie".
- (24 May 2013). "12th Indian Telly Awards". Indiantelevision.com.
- Narayan, Girija. (24 October 2013). "Photos: Indian Television Academy Awards 2013 Winners; Karan, Jennifer, Kapil, Comedy Nights...".
- (24 July 2013). "6th Boroplus Gold Awards Winners List".
- Parande, Shweta. (12 January 2015). "Star Guild Awards 2015 full winners list: Priyanka Chopra, Shahid Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Mohit Raina, Ronit Roy win top honours".
- (12 December 2018). "Indian Television Academy Awards 2018: Complete list of winners".
- (21 March 2019). "Indian Telly Awards 2019: Complete list of winners".
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