| Dev Kharoud | |
| Birth Name: | Davinder Singh Kharoud |
| Birth Date: | 1976 4, df=y |
| Birth Place: | Patiala, Punjab, India |
| Education: | BA |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Years Active: | 2007–present |
Davinder Singh Kharoud (born 22 April 1976) 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.
Kharoud 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]
| 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 | Rajwant Singh | ||
| 2015 | Rupinder Gandhi – The Gangster. ? | Rupinder Gandhi | [4] |
| 2016 | Kehar Singh | ||
| Dulla Bhatti Wala | Zorawar Singh | ||
| 2017 | Rupinder Gandhi 2 - The Robinhood | Rupinder Gandhi | [5] |
| Karma | |||
| 2018 | Mintu Gurusaria | ||
| Jindari | Jarnail Jolly | ||
| Yaar Belly | Mahie | ||
| 2019 | Kulwinder "Kaka" | [6] | |
| Gamma | |||
| Dev Shergill | |||
| Naukar Vahuti Da | Special Appearance | ||
| 2020 | Zakhmi | Gurshaan Singh | [7] |
| 2022 | 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 |
| 2021 | Surrender [13] | Afsana Khan | Brand B | Starring Japji Khaira | |
| 2023 | Jatt Disda | Sunanda Sharma | Mad 4 Music |
| Movie | Award | Category | Result | Ref. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Rupiner Gandhi 2 | Filmfare Awards Punjabi | Critics Best Actor in Lead Role (Male) | [14] | ||
| 2019 | Dakuaan Da Munda | PTC Punjabi Film Awards 2019 | Best Actor | |||
| 2020 | Blackia | PTC Punjabi Film Awards 2020 | Best Actor | [15] |