Rahul Dev

Rahul Dev (born 27 September 1968) is an Indian film actor and former model. He predominantly works in Hindi, Punjabi, Bhojpuri, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Odia, Tamil and Telugu films. He was a contestant in Bigg Boss Season 10.

Early life
Rahul Dev and his brother Mukul Dev were the sons of a police officer.

Career
He made his screen debut in the 2000 film Champion where he played a villainous role for which he was nominated for the 2001 Filmfare Best Villain Award. He also appeared as a villain in the Punjabi movie Dharti in 2011. He then moved into Malayalam cinema, playing the role of an assassin Sheik Imran in Amal Neerad's Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded. Four years later, he made a comeback with Sringaravelan.

In December 2013, Dev made his television debut, playing the role of the demon Arunasur in the mythological TV series Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev. He Participated in Bigg Boss (Hindi season 10) and Evicted in Day 63.

Personal life
Dev's wife Rina died of cancer on 16 May 2009. The couple had been married for 11 years and have a son, Sidhant. Dev has spoken about the experience of being a single father.

Awards

 * 2001: Nominated: Filmfare Best Villain Award for Champion
 * 2004: Nominated: Filmfare Award South for Best Villain- Telugu for Simhadri
 * 2004: Won: Zee Cine Award Best Villain for Footpath