
10/07/2025
മനസ്സിൽ അടിയുറച്ച കൈലാസനാഥൻ
Here’s a detailed overview of Mohit Raina, the Indian actor known for his breakthrough performance as Lord Shiva and versatile roles across TV, film, and digital platforms
🎭 Early Life & Modelling Beginnings
Born on 14 August 1982 in Jammu to a Kashmiri Pandit family. Studied in Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jammu, and earned a Commerce degree from the University of Jammu
As a teenager, he weighed around 107 kg, but lost about 29 kg to enter the 2005 Grasim Mister India contest, where he finished in the top five
Moved to Mumbai and started his career in modelling, transitioning into acting.
📺 Television Breakthrough
Debuted in the sci-fi show Antariksh - Ek Amar Katha (2004-2006), followed by roles in Meher, Bhabhi, Chehra, Bandini, and Ganga Kii Dheej
Became a household name playing Lord Shiva in Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev (2011-2014), where he portrayed over 30 divine forms - and received widespread acclaim
Also starred in historical and patriotic series like Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat and 21 Sarfarosh - Saragarhi 1897
Cited the role of Mahadev as a gift from his late father - cast offered the same day his father passed away .