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Devaksh K. Rai | |
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| Born | 29 January 1994 (age 31) Bareli, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Alma mater | Barkatullah University (B.S., MBA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Notable work | Dharm Yoddha Garud, Vighnaharta Ganesha |
Devaksh K. Rai (born 29 January 1994) is an Indian actor primarily associated with Hindi television and theatre. He is best known for his work in mythological drama series, having portrayed *Agni Dev* in Dharm Yoddha Garud (2022) and *Rajguru Likhit* in Vighnaharta Ganesha (2021).
Early life and education
editDevaksh K. Rai was born on 29 January 1994, in Bareli, a town in Madhya Pradesh, India.[1] His father, Antram Rai, works as a supervisor in a private school, and his mother, Hari Rai, is a homemaker.[2]
After completing his schooling in Bareli, Rai relocated to Bhopal. He obtained both a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Barkatullah University.[2] While completing his post-graduate studies, he developed an interest in acting and joined the Trikarishi Natya Sansthan theatre group in Bhopal around 2016.[1]
Career
editRai began his career in theatre in Bhopal around 2016 after joining the Trikarishi Natya Sansthan theatre group.[1] He participated in over 20 plays and short films, with roles in productions such as The Phoenician Women, Biju Seth, and Andher Nagri. During his initial years in acting, Rai worked various service jobs—including as a waiter, cashier, and receptionist—to support himself before achieving mainstream success.[1]
He made his television debut in the episodic series Vighnaharta Ganesha, playing the role of Rajguru Likhit.[3] He went on to appear in several other television shows and episodic crime dramas, including Crime Alert, Savdhan India, Crime Stop, Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat, Ek Thi Rani Ek Tha Raavan, and Phir Laut Aayi Naagin.
His notable roles in mythological series include:
Rai also had a role in the 2021 feature film Satyamev Jayate 2.[2]
Views on Acting
editRai has expressed his preference for taking on mythological roles, noting in interviews that such characters require strong performance skills and fluent Hindi dialogue, which he finds beneficial for an actor's development.[3] He has also publicly stated an interest in working across different genres and pursuing projects in the OTT (Over-The-Top) streaming space.[2]
External Links
edit- 1 2 3 4 5 Maheshwri, Neha (November 1, 2022). "From a cashier to a waiter, Devaksh Rai has done it all before he fulfilled his dream of becoming an actor". The Times of India. Retrieved December 11, 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 Desk, Bollywood Ki Baten (September 16, 2022). "Exclusive! " I want to do roles that are larger than life characters which represent Shri Ram, Shri Krishna, and Karn", says Devaksh Rai of Dharm Yoddha Garud". Bollywood Ki Baten. Retrieved December 11, 2025.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - 1 2 3 "Devaksh Rai: Who says an actor gets stereotyped after working in mythological shows? I enjoy playing mythological characters". The Times of India. December 14, 2022. Retrieved December 11, 2025.
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