James "Jimmi" Harkishin (born 19 March 1965) is a British actor best known for his role as shopkeeper Dev Alahan in Coronation Street, which he has played continuously since 10 November 1999. He also played Ranjit in the film Bhaji on the Beach (1993) and Iyaaz Ali Khan in East is East (1999). Harkishin played Gary Lobo in the Jonathan Creek episode "Danse Macabre".
Harkishin was born in Paris, France to an Indian father (Deepak) and Italian mother (Soni). He has three children, Holli Harkishin, Rajan Harkishin and India Rose Harkishin with partner Susan Beaton."Sad News for Jimmi Harkishin", 22 April 2011. Accessed 13 February 2013
He began acting in 1986 under the stage name James Harkishin, and played the regular characters of Jose Cuervo for 18 episodes between 1990–93 in the children's TV series Uncle Jack. He also played Dr. Jay Rahman in the medical drama TV series Medics, appearing for 34 episodes between 1992–95.
Filmography Television Year Title Role Notes 1987 A Killing on the Exchange Krishna 2 episodes 1988–1990 South of the Border Krish Regular role, 10 episodes1989 Shalom Salaam Rashid Sattar 5 episodes Saracen Hazzom Episode: "Reaper"1990 Eurocops Vip Episode: "Pushed" TECX Karim Dhillon Episode: "A Soldier's Death" 1990–1993 Uncle Jack Jose Cuervo Regular role, 18 episodes 1990, 1992–1995 Medics Vijesh, Dr. Jay Rahman Regular role, 35 episodes1992 Casualty Greg Episode: "Rates of Exchange" Crime Story Arthur Hosein Episode: "Gone Too Far: The Mystery of Mrs. Muriel McKay" Desmond's Derrick Episode: "The Godmother"1993 The Bill Kumar Episode: "The Knowledge" Fighting for Gemma Richard Meeran Television film Harry Sami Episode #1.9 1997 Holding the Baby Doctor Episode #1.2 1998 Jonathan Creek Gary Lobo Episode: "Danse Macabre" Heat of the Sun Amir Ali Episode: "Private Lives" Close Relations Ravi Unknown episodes 1999–present Coronation StreetDev Alahan Regular role 2005 Coronation Street: Pantomime Television film 2010 East Street Charity crossover between Coronation Street and EastEnders
Film Year Film Role Notes 1988 For Queen & Country Sadiq 1993 Bhaji on the Beach Ranjit 1995 Paparazzo Spike 1999 East is East Iyaaz Ali Khan
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Result 2002 The British Soap Awards Sexiest Male 2002 TV Quick Awards Best Soap Actor 2013 The British Soap Awards Best Actor 2022 Inside Soap Awards Best Comic Performance 2022 Asian Media Awards Best TV Character
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