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			\| name = Dev
			\| caption = Dev
			\| birth_name = Deepak Adhikari
			\| native_name = দেব
			\| native_name_lang = bn
			\| image = Dev.jpg
			\| birth_date = {{birth date and age\|df=yes\|1982\|12\|25}}
			\| birth_place = Mahisha, ], India
			\| residence = ], India
			\| nationality = Indian
			\| occupation = Actor
			\| other_names = Raju Adhikari
			\| years_active = 2005–present
			\| spouse(s) = ]
			\| website = http://musicjagat.com/
			\| notable role =
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			'''Dev''' ({{lang-bn\|দেব}}) (born '''Deepak Adhikari''' on 25 December 1982) is a ] film actor.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080903/jsp/entertainment/story_9779817.jsp\|title=Ten Questions – Dev\|date=3 September 2008\|work=]\|accessdate=11 November 2008\|location=Calcutta, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080618/jsp/entertainment/story_9425362.jsp\|title=Dream Pair : Hero Hunt\|work=]\|accessdate=11 November 2008\|last=\|first=\|location=Calcutta, India\|date=18 June 2008}}</ref> He made his acting debut in the film Agnishapath released in 2006. He is one of the biggest superstars and highest paid actors in ].

			In addition to the films, he also endorses several brands such as ]-],<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.vivel.in/about-us.aspx/\|title=Dev as national brand ambassador for ITC Vivel\|date=\|work=ITC Vivel\|accessdate=31 October 2012\|location=Calcutta, India}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.bestmediainfo.com/2012/02/seagram-signs-shahrukh-khan-as-brand-ambassador-for-royal-stag/\|title=Seagram signs Dev as brand ambassador for Royal Stag\|date=13 February 2012\|work=Best Media Info\|accessdate=31 October 2012\|location=Calcutta, India}}</ref> Shricon TMT Bars,<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.indiablooms.com/BollywoodDetailsPage/2012/bollywoodDetails040412b.php\|title=Actor Dev as the brand ambassador for Shricon TMT Bars\|date=5 April 2012\|work=India Blooms\|accessdate=31 October 2012\|location=Calcutta, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/marketing/article3283945.ece\|title=Shricon ropes in Bengali actor Dev as brand ambassador\|date=5 April 2012\|work=]\|accessdate=31 October 2012\|location=Calcutta, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://in.finance.yahoo.com/news/shricon-industries-selects-bengali-actor-100715550.html\|title=Shricon Industries selects Bengali actor Dev as brand ambassador\|date=6 April 2012\|work=Yahoo\|accessdate=3 December 2012\|location=Calcutta, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.unicondirect.com/Shricon-Industries-Ltd-news-details-C-04/06/2012-180371-108961\|title=Shricon Industries selects Bengali actor Dev as brand ambassador\|date=6 April 2012\|work=unicondirect\|accessdate=3 December 2012\|location=Calcutta, India}}</ref> Breakfresh Bisciuts.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.bakefresh.co.in/\|title=Bakefresh Biscuits will be initially launched across Orissa & West Bengal with Bengali Movies Rising Star 'Dev' as their Brand Ambassador\|date=\|work= Breakfresh Buisciuts Pvt. Ltd.\|accessdate=31 October 2012\|location=Calcutta, India}}</ref> Recently, the brand new ] movie channel ], has signed Dev as its brand ambassador.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.mediamughals.com/News/1/1/Article/11214/STAR_Network_to_launch_Jalsha_Movies.htm\|title=STAR Network to launch Jalsha Movies\|date=11 December 2012\|work=MediaMughals\|accessdate=11 December 2012\|location=Calcutta, India}}</ref>

			==Biography==
			Dev was born in Mahisha, a small village near ], to Guru and Mousumi Adhikari. He has a sister, Deepali. His nickname is Raju. He spent his childhood living with his maternal uncle in ]; after that, he was brought up in Mumbai. He attended Purushottam High School, in ], and Bharatiya Vidyapeeth University, in ], receiving a Diploma in ] from the latter. After receiving his diploma, Dev returned to Mumbai and started his film career as an observer on the set of ]'s '']''. He also did an acting course at the Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Academy.

			==Film career==
			]

			===2005–07===
			His first role as actor was in the 2005 film ''Agnishapath'', directed by Prabir Nandi, opposite ]. The film could not do much at the box office and was declared a flop. By this point, the film '']'', directed by ], was in development at ]. Dev met with the producers and bagged the male lead role.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080403/jsp/entertainment/story_9091416.jsp\|title=Spotlight-dev\|date=3 April 2008\|work=]\|accessdate=11 November 2008\|last=\|first=\|location=Calcutta, India}}</ref>

			Despite the financial success of ''I Love You'', Dev did not take on any other roles for about 14 months. He went to ], and, dedicated to improving himself, learned dance and trained under fight choreographer Aejaz Gulab (of '']'' and '']'').

			===2008–10===
			Dev returned to acting in director ]'s action-romance '']'', opposite ].<ref>
			{{cite news\|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1081031/jsp/entertainment/story_10041195.jsp\|title=Campus caper\|work=]\|accessdate=11 November 2008\|date=31 October 2008\|last=Nag\|first=Kushali\|location=Calcutta, India}}</ref> The film was a huge hit in West Bengal, giving Dev a considerable popularity boost.

			Dev did ] like "Pante Tali," as special appearance in the film '']'', the track as well as the video were very successful. He also performed an additional item number in the film '']'', directed by ].<ref>
			{{cite news\|url=http://www.gomolo.com/134/feature-i-desperately-wanted-to-break-my-image-dev\|title= I Desperately Wanted To Break My Image: Dev\|work=gomolo\|accessdate=3 December 2012\|date=26 March 2009\|location=Calcutta, India}}</ref> The song was a remake of "Jibone ki Pabona," a track originally performed by Bengali actor ]. As special appearance Dev also appeared in ] directed by ].<ref>
			{{cite news\|url=http://www.zimbio.com/Bollywood+Movies/articles/GFas31c82Nh/Yes+Dev+Avik+Mukhopadhyay+thriller+Ekti+Tarar\|title= Dev in Avik Mukhopadhyay's thriller 'Ekti Tarar Khonje'\|work=Zimbio\|accessdate=1 December 2012\|date=26 June 2010\|location=Calcutta, India}}</ref>

			In December 2010, Indian ] ] ] starring Dev and ] released, directed by ] and produced by ]. This is the second collaboration between Dev and ]. This movie was one of the biggest hits of 2010. The title track of the movie being shot at Switzerland is one of the best romantic songs of tollywood ever. The chemistry between Dev and Srabanti is so mellifluous that it added a new flavour which was tremendously appreciated by the audience and critics. The film had an item number by Samidh and Rishi "Khokababu jaye, Lal juto paye" which was the entry song for Dev in the movie. The song's choreographer Baba Yadav said,"Dev has done a great job. There's no doubt that he is an amazing dancer. We shot the sequence over three-and-a-half days before rehearsing for the same 24x7. I wanted everyone to be thorough with the steps. Hence, I left no stone unturned to get the desired result. I have choreographed trendy steps in the locking-popping style. What I like about Dev is the fact that he enjoys dancing. This shows in his movements."<ref name="Sujit and 60 phirang dancers">{{cite news\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-11-26/news-interviews/28213918_1_song-sujit-mondal-srabanti\|title = Sujit and 60 phirang dancers\|publisher = articles.timesofindia.indiatimes\|date=26 November 2010 \|accessdate=10 December 2012}}</ref> "Khokababu jaye, Lal juto paye" was most costliest song of Tollywood ( costing nearly 50-6 million )<ref name="Sujit and 60 phirang dancers"/> till ] released in January 2012 having item number "Dance maare Khokababu" which is costlier than "Khokababu jaye, Lal juto paye".

			In 2010, Dev received the "] SHERA NOTUN PROTIBHA AWARD," from the prestigious SHERA BANGALI AWARDS 2010.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100712/jsp/entertainment/story_12672865.jsp\|title = Best of bengal\|publisher = The Telegraph\|date=12 June 2010 \|accessdate=10 December 2012\|location=Calcutta, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100709/jsp/calcutta/story_12663469.jsp\|title = Bengal's best and brightest\|publisher = The Telegraph\|date=9 June 2010 \|accessdate=10 December 2012\|location=Calcutta, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100710/jsp/calcutta/story_12666877.html\|title = The STAR Ananda Shera Bangali 2010 Awards\|publisher = The Telegraph\|date=12 June 2010 \|accessdate=10 December 2012\|location=Calcutta, India}}</ref>

			===2011–present===
			In June 2011, Dev starrer '']'' was released co–starring ] and directed by Rajib Biswas. Produced by ], this movie was the highest opener in Tollywood history before '']'' released in October 2012. ] is highest in terms of earning T.R.P on Bengali television till date, having a T.R.P of 12.25, when it was telecast on Star Jalsa. It even left '']'' behind in the T.R.P. battle.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ovguide.com/paglu-9202a8c04000641f800000001dab8701#\|title = Paglu left 3 Idiots behind T.R.P battle\|publisher=\|date=29 October 2012 \|accessdate=28 November 2012}}</ref> As per Sree Venkatesh distribution head, Debasis Sarkar – "Paglu released in 166 theatres across Bengal in the first week. The second week has seen the number of theatres rising to 169. The movie is running in 17 theatres in Kolkata. The gross collections till Monday's (13 June) matinee show have crossed Rs 50 million."<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-06-13/news/29653441_1_paglu-theatres-entertainer\|title = Bengali screen entertainer 'Paglu' a runaway hit\|publisher = Economic Times\|date=13 June 2011 \|accessdate=28 November 2012}}</ref> The film was a super entertainer. It was extremely well packaged, whether it is songs, drama and action. Paglu was such a hit in Bengal, that even Salman Khan's Ready was relegated to second or third place in the region.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-04/kolkata/29620102_1_paglu-tollywood-nispal-singh\|title = Clash of Tollywood titans pushes Salman to third slot\|publisher = articles.timesofindia.indiatimes\|date=4 June 2010 \|accessdate=6 December 2012}}</ref> This film also introduced martial art in Bengali cinema and Dev as the first martial art hero. The director said – " Dev was superb with the action sequences. He did some martial art stunts and also learnt kickboxing for two months only for my movie. I was amazed with his dedication. Bengali films haven't ever seen such action sequences before. There is a train and a bike chase sequence that was shot by Zoyeb and Dev. I was literally scared when they were shooting this sequence without any body double. Hats off to their courage".<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-11-17/news-interviews/28250046_1_paglu-dev-paris\|title = It's too cold to shoot in Paris now: Dev\|publisher = articles.timesofindia.indiatimes\|date=17 November 2010 \|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-15/news-interviews/30283432_1_dev-paglu-koel\|title = Dev is happy\|publisher = articles.timesofindia.indiatimes\|date=15 October 2011 \|accessdate=9 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-24/news-interviews/32826513_1_dev-and-koel-sujit-mondol-paglu\|title = Dev is a a full-on paglu: Koel\|publisher = articles.timesofindia.indiatimes\|date=24 July 2012 \|accessdate=9 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-09/news-interviews/29522924_1_dev-stunts-rajib-s-paglu\|title = Joining the fight club\|publisher = articles.timesofindia.indiatimes\|date=9 May 2011 \|accessdate=9 December 2012}}</ref>

			In November 2011, his movie ], directed by Sujit Mondol and co-starring ],<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-07-19/news-interviews/29790186_1_sujit-mondal-s-romeo-subhashree-sujitda\|title = Dev, Subhashree to romance in South Africa\|publisher= The Times of India\|date=19 July 2011 \|accessdate=2 December 2012}}</ref> was released and earned Dev commendations from all sections of audience and from critics. The movie also saw Dev-Subhashree, the most talked about jodi (pair) of ] and that too after two years.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/bengali/movie-reviews/Romeo/movie-review/10664328.cms\|title = Romeo\|publisher=\|date=9 November 2011 \|accessdate=29 November 2012\|work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-31/news-interviews/30341697_1_sujit-mondal-s-romeo-dev-subhashree-romeo-s-juliet\|title = Subhashree is my Juliet: Dev\|publisher=The Times of India\|date=31 October 2011 \|accessdate=2 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-26/news-interviews/29705666_1_subhashree-dev-poran-jaye\|title = Dev & I? we're just good friends: Subhashree\|publisher= Times of India\|date=26 June 2011 \|accessdate=29 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-16/news-interviews/28698889_1_sujit-mondal-sujit-mondol-murder-mystery\|title = Dev, Subhashree to star in Sujit's next\|publisher= Times of India\|date=16 March 2011 \|accessdate=29 November 2012}}</ref>

			In January 2012, Dev starred in '']'', the 2nd highest-grossing ] film, once again opposite Subhashree Ganguly. The film directed by ] and produced by Ashok Dhanuka Himanshu Dhanuka of Eskay Movies, is the longest running movie of 2012, remaining in theatre for more than 300 days.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-05/news-interviews/29854310_1_subhashree-fight-moves-d-sankaraiyya\|title = Welcome to Fight club!\|publisher = articles.timesofindia.indiatimes\|date=5 August 2011 \|accessdate=9 December 2012}}</ref> The film had an item number "Dance Maare Khokababu" which was the costliest song of ]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://lite.epaper.timesofindia.com/getpage.aspx?articles=yes&pageid=34&max=true&articleid=Ar03401&sectid=15edid=&edlabel=TOIKM&mydateHid=17-12-2011&pubname=Times+of+India+-+Kolkata+-+Calcutta+Times&title=Khokababu+wows&edname=&publabel=TOI\|title =Khokababu Wows\|publisher= Times of India\|date=17 December 2011 \|accessdate=10 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://lite.epaper.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=34&edlabel=TOIKM&mydateHid=17-12-2011&pubname=Times+of+India+-+Kolkata+-+Calcutta+Times&edname=&articleid=Ar03401&format=&publabel=TOI\|title =Chinni Prakash and Bosco Caesar make Dev-Subhashree match steps with them\|publisher= Times of India\|date=17 December 2011 \|accessdate=10 December 2012}}</ref> till ] released in October 2012, whose title track "Challenge nibi na sala" broke the record to become the costliest song till now made in ].

			In October 2012, Dev's film '']'' co–starring ]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/104527412-tollywood-hero-dev-falls-fashion-designer-pooja-bose-challenge-2-2012-indian-kolka\|title = Tollywood Hero DEV falls for Fashion Designer Pooja Bose in CHALLENGE 2 (2012) Indian Kolkata Bengali Movie\|publisher=washingtonbanglaradio\|date=11 October 2012 \|accessdate=2 December 2012}}</ref> was released in 270 theatres across India including West Bengal, Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Bihar, Assam, Tripura, Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.facebook.com/venkateshfilms \|title=Shree Venkatesh Films Official Page\|publisher=Facebook \|date=19 October 2012 \|accessdate=28 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/challenge-2-bengali-film-released-in-270-screens-sets-a-new-record/302628-8-73.html \|title=Challenge 2: Bengali film released in 270 screens, sets a new record\|publisher=ibnlive \|date=28 October 2012 \|accessdate=28 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.venkateshfilms.com/News/Bengali-Film-released-in-270-screens.-sets-a-new-record_133 \|title=Bengali Film Released in 270 Screens. Sets A New Record\|publisher=Shree Venkatesh Films \|date=28 October 2012 \|accessdate=3 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/bengali-film-released-in-270-screens-sets-record_121769.htm\|title=Bengali film Challenge 2 released in 270 screens, sets record\|publisher=Zee News \|date=28 October 2012 \|accessdate=28 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=251235532\|title=Bengali film Challenge 2 released in 270 screens, sets record\|publisher=Zee News \|date=29 October 2012 \|accessdate=28 November 2012}}</ref> Directed by ] and produced by ] this is the most expensive movie made so far in ] with a budget of {{INRConvert\|140\|m}}.<ref name="Budget">{{cite news\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-24/news-interviews/33365884_1_dev-song-and-dance-sequences-t-town \|title=First Look: Dev in Challenge 2 \|publisher=Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com \|date=24 August 2012 \|accessdate=28 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-24/news-interviews/33365884_1_dev-song-and-dance-sequences-t-town\|title = First Look: Superstar Dev in Challenge 2\|publisher = articles.timesofindia.indiatimes\|date=24 August 2012 \|accessdate=9 December 2012}}</ref> It broke many records in the ] upon release by taking the largest nationwide opening, earning {{INRConvert\|113.5\|m}}( i.e. 80% of its Budget ) in 4 days.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://ebela.in/epapermain.aspx?queryed=9&eddate=10%2f29%2f2012\|title = Record Challenge (Page 18 in Ebela epaper)\|publisher=Ebela News \|date=29 October 2012 \|accessdate=28 November 2012}}</ref> The record first week box office collection of Challenge 2 is {{INRConvert\|198\|m}} breaking the previously first week record collection of ] (] collected {{INRConvert\|41.5\|m}} in its first week)<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://bengal-news-information.blogspot.in/2012/09/latest-box-office-report-of-bengali.html\|title=Latest box office report of Bengali films \|publisher=Bengal news \|date=\|accessdate=3 November 2012}}</ref> by a huge gap. This movie is highest opener in history of Tollywood having over 95 per cent occupancy rate in theatres of West Bengal & Kolkata and 60 per cent occupancy rate in other states. Also this movie is highest grossing movie till now in tollywood overtaking '']'' with big difference, thus becoming all-time blockbuster movie in ].<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-16/news-interviews/33879548_1_dev-abbas-mustan-challenge-nibi\|title = Abbas-Mustan praise Dev\|publisher = articles.timesofindia.indiatimes\|date=16 September 2012 \|accessdate=9 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-15/news-interviews/34471444_1_dev-and-puja-dhunuchi-naach-raja-chanda-s-challenge\|title = Challenge 2: Dev-Puja's festive diary\|publisher = articles.timesofindia.indiatimes\|date=15 October 2012 \|accessdate=9 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-14/news-interviews/31700134_1_dev-nk-salil-first-film\|title = Dev breaks his lover boy image\|publisher = articles.timesofindia.indiatimes\|date=14 May 2012 \|accessdate=9 December 2012}}</ref> Now he is busy in his upcoming film ] with ].

			==Non-film work==

			===Television===
			In November 2011, as a speacial appearance in ]'s serial 'Sobinoy Nibedon' in ], with a bevy of beauties wrapped around him, Dev showed his Romeo side, dancing to Ami Romeo, Khokababu jaye, Gal mitthi mitthi bol and Paglu thoda sa karle romance. "I wish Naina and Joydeep a very happy married life,” Dev later told t2.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1111111/jsp/entertainment/story_14733450.jsp\|title=Starry affair on Sananda TV\|publisher=telegraphindia \|date=11 November 2011\|accessdate=6 December 2012\|location=Calcutta, India}}</ref>
			Again in March 2012, Dev appeared in a holi speacial show 'Ronger Anandey' at ].<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120310/jsp/entertainment/story_15231193.jsp#.UMC8Cmlie24\|title=Dev in Sananda Tv\|publisher=telegraphindia \|date=10 March 2012\|accessdate=6 December 2012\|location=Calcutta, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://article.wn.com/view/2012/03/10/Sananda_TV_Dev_Barkha_and_Nusrat_get_groovy_with_the_Sananda/\|title=Sananda TV Dev, Barkha and Nusrat get groovy with the Sananda T.V team for Holi ...\|publisher=article.wn \|date=\|accessdate=6 December 2012}}</ref>

			In April 2010 and again in December 2011, he entered as a special guest in ], an Indian Reality Show on ] hosted by ] and directed by Subhankar Chattopadhyay.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bhalobasa.in/articles/135034/Mirakkel-Akkel-Challenger-Zee-Bangla-\|title=Mirakkel Akkel Challenger Zee Bangla \|publisher=\|date=\|accessdate=7 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.zimbio.com/Bollywood+Movies/articles/31a2y8lnvB_/Dev+dancing+laugh+Mirakkel\|title=Dev dancing with laugh in Mirakkel \|publisher=Zimbio\|date=30 April 2010\|accessdate=7 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.zeebangla.com/shows/mirakkel-akkel-challenger-6/video/mirakkel-akkel-challenger-6-dec-27-dev-special.html\|title=Mirakkel Akkel Challenger 6 Dec 27, Dev Special\|publisher=Zee Bangla\|date=27 December 2011\|accessdate=7 December 2012}}</ref>

			===Stage===
			Dev has given many stage performances and has participated in several concerts. In 2007, he performed in the Bengal Film Journalists' Association(BFJA) awards 2007.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://zomobo.net/BFJA_Awards\|title=Dev Performance in BFJA Awards 2007\|date=\|accessdate=6 December 2012}}</ref> In 2009, he performed in ETV bangla prathama in a Bengali TV channel ]. He performed in a concert also, ] concert in 2009. Being a terrific dancer, he's also a brilliant stage performer. He also performed in many award functions as in Star Jalsha Entertaintment Awards 2009, Star Jalsha Entertaintment Awards 2010, Zee Banglar Gourav Samman 2011, Star Jalsha Entertaintment Awards 2011, Jaya Hey, Zee Bangalar Gourav Samman 2012.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bengalspider.com/resources/2931-Star-Jalsha-Entertainment-Award.aspx\|title=Star Jalsha Entertainment Award 2010\|date=25 April 2010\|accessdate=6 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.zeebangla.com/shows/zee-bangla-gourav-samman-2011/video/zee-bangla-gourav-samman-2011-performance-by-dev-koyal-part-1.html?pn1=4\|title=Zee Bangla Gourav Samman 2011 – Performance By Dev & Koyal Part 1\|publisher=Zee Bangla\|date=\|accessdate=6 December 2012}}</ref>

			==Special appearances==
			Dev had speacial appearances in many films. In 2009, he appeared as a cameo in the item song "Pante tali" of ] directed by ] and produced by ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.kolkatabengalinfo.com/2011/10/dev-acting-film-career-professional.html#.UMCG4mlie24\|title=Dev as speacial appearance in Chirodini tumi je amar\|publisher=kolkatabengalinfo\|date=\|accessdate=6 December 2012}}</ref> The song was one of the leading chartbuster songs of the year.
			In the same year he appeared in an additional item number "" in the film '']'', directed by ].The song was a remake of "Jibone ki Pabona," a track originally performed by Bengali actor ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.zimbio.com/Bollywood+Movies/articles/RGuG0XHPUAG/JACKPOT+2009+Superhit+Bengali+Movie+DEV+Hiran\|title=Tollywood Superstar Dev in Jackpot\|publisher=zimbio\|date=19 April 2010\|accessdate=6 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.gomolo.com/video-20382857/jackpot-title-song-from-jackpot-dev-bengali-movie-song\|title=Tollywood Superstar Dev in Jackpot title song \|publisher=gomolo\|date=\|accessdate=6 December 2012}}</ref>

			In 2010, he appeared as DEV himself, as a tollywood superstar in ]'s ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getFiles.asp?Style=OliveXLib:LowLevelEntityToPrint_TOINEW&Type=text/html&Locale=english-skin-custom&Path=TOIKM/2009/11/10&ID=Pc01909\|title=Dev as special appearance in ekti tarar khonje\|publisher=timesofindia \|date=\|accessdate=6 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/1734710-ekti-tarar-khonje-2010\|title=Superstar Dev as special appearance in ekti tarar khonje\|publisher=washingtonbanglaradio\|date=1 January 2010\|accessdate=6 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bangla/top-stories/2010/avik-ekti-tarar-khonje-070610.html\|title=Superstar Dev will appear in a guest appearance in ekti tarar khonje\|publisher=entertainment.oneindia\|date=7 June 2010\|accessdate=6 December 2012}}</ref>

			In 2012, as a speacial appearance and USP of the movie, Dev is playing as a cameo in ] directed by ].<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-03/news-interviews/35569444_1_pappu-daman-munmun\|title=Dev plays a cameo in Bawali Unlimited\|publisher=articles.timesofindia.indiatimes \|date=3 December 2012\|accessdate=6 December 2012}}</ref>

			==Filmography==

			{\| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
			\|-
			!scope="col"\|Year
			!scope="col"\|Movie
			!scope="col"\|Director
			!scope="col"\|Co-stars
			!scope="col"\|Producer
			\|-
			\|2006
			!scope="row"\| '']''
			\| ]
			\| ]
			\| Swapan Kumar Saha
			\|-
			\|2007
			!scope="row"\| '']''
			\| ]
			\| ]
			\| ]
			\|-
			\| 2007
			!scope="row"\|'']''
			\| ]
			\| ]
			\| ]
			\|-
			\|2008
			!scope="row"\| '']''
			\| ]
			\| Special Appearance
			\| ]
			\|-
			\|2008
			!scope="row"\| '']''
			\| ]
			\| ]
			\| ]
			\|-
			\|2008
			!scope="row"\|'']''
			\| ]
			\| ]
			\| ]
			\|-
			\|2009
			!scope="row"\|'']''
			\| ]
			\| ]
			\| ]
			\|-
			\|2009
			!scope="row"\|'']''
			\| ]
			\| ]
			\| ]
			\|-
			\|2009
			!scope="row"\|'']''
			\| ]
			\| Special Appearance
			\| ]
			\|-
			\|2009
			!scope="row"\|'']''
			\| ]
			\| ]
			\| ]
			\|-
			\|2010
			!scope="row"\|'']''
			\| ]
			\| ]
			\| ]
			\|-
			\|2010
			!scope="row"\|'']''
			\| ]
			\| Special Appearance
			\| ]
			\|-
			\|2010
			!scope="row"\| '']''
			\|]
			\|]
			\|]
			\|-
			\|2010
			!scope="row"\| '']''
			\| ]
			\| ]
			\| ]
			\|-
			\|2011
			!scope="row"\| '']''
			\| ]
			\| ]
			\| ]
			\|-
			\|2011
			!scope="row"\| '']''
			\| ]
			\| ]
			\| ]
			\|-
			\|2012
			!scope="row"\| '']''
			\| ]
			\| ]
			\| ]
			\|-
			\|2012
			!scope="row"\|'']''
			\|]
			\| ]
			\| ]
			\|-
			\|2012
			!scope="row"\|'']''
			\|]
			\| ]
			\| ]
			\|-
			\|2012
			!scope="row"\|'']''
			\|]
			\| Special appearance as a cameo
			\| ]
			\|-
			\|2013
			!scope="row"\|'']''
			\|]
			\| ], ]
			\| ]
			\|-
			\|2013
			!scope="row"\|'']''
			\|]
			\| ]
			\| ], ]
			\|-
			\|2014
			!scope="row"\|'']''
			\|]
			\|], ]
			\| ]
			\|-
			\|
			!scope="row"\|'']''
			\|]
			\|], ]
			\|
			\|-
			\|2014
			!scope="row"\|'']''
			\|]
			\|], ]
			\|],Surinder Films and ] (Dev Debut Producer)
			\|-
			\|2014
			!scope="row"\|'']''
			\|]
			\|]
			\|Surinder Films and ]
			\|-
			\|2014
			!scope="row"\|'']''
			\|]
			\|] and ]
			\|Eskay Movies
			\|-
			\|2015
			!scope="row"\|'']''
			\|]
			\|],Oindrela Sen and ]
			\| ]
			\|}

			==Awards and nominations==
			{\| class="wikitable sortable"
			\|-
			! Year
			! Award
			! Category
			! Film
			! Result
			\|-
			\| 2006
			\| ] 2006
			\| ] 2016 for Best Actor Debut
			\| '']''
			\| {{won}}
			\|-
			\| 2007
			\| ] 2007
			\| ] 2007 for Best Actor
			\| ]
			\| {{nom}}
			\|-
			\| 2007
			\| ] 2007
			\| ] 2007 for Best Dancing Actor
			\| ]
			\| {{won}}
			\|-
			\| 2008
			\| ] 2008
			\| ] 2008 for Best Actor
			\| Dancing Sensationly
			\| {{nom}}
			\|-
			\| 2009
			\| ]
			\| Anandalok Awards for Best Actor
			\| '']''<ref name="Dev bagged the best-actor award in Anandolok Awards 2009 for his role in Raj Chakraborty's Challenge">{{cite web\|title=Dev bagged the best-actor award in Anandolok Awards 2009 for his role in Raj Chakraborty's Challenge\|url=http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/2773410-kolkata-bengali-hero-dev-movie-superstar-launches-web-site\|publisher=washingtonbanglaradio\|accessdate=3 December 2012}}</ref>
			\| {{won}}
			\|-
			\| 2009
			\| ]
			\| Anandalok Awards for Best Action Hero
			\| '']''<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1101028/jsp/entertainment/story_13108101.jsp\|title =Toppers of Tolly\|publisher = The Telegraph\|date=28 October 2010 \|accessdate=10 December 2012\|location=Calcutta, India}}</ref>
			\| {{won}}
			\|-
			\| 2010
			\| Star Jalsha Entertainment Awards 2010
			\| Star Jalsha Entertainment Awards 2010 for Best Actor
			\| '']''
			\| {{won}}
			\|-
			\| 2010
			\| Star Jalsha Entertainment Awards 2010
			\| Star Jalsha Entertainment Awards 2010 for Best Actor
			\| '']''
			\| {{nom}}
			\|-
			\| 2010
			\| Tele Cine Awards 2010
			\| Tele Cine Awards 2010 for Best Actor
			\| '']''
			\| {{won}}
			\|-
			\| 2010
			\| ] 2010
			\| ] 2010 for Best Actor
			\| '']''
			\| {{won}}
			\|-
			\| 2010
			\| ] Shera Bangali awards 2010
			\| ] Shera notun Protibha Award
			\|
			\| {{won}}
			\|-
			\| 2010
			\| Anandalok Awards 2010
			\| Anandalok Awards 2010 for Best Actor (Male)
			\| '']''<ref name="Anandalok Awards 2010">{{cite web\|title=Anandalok Awards 2010\|url=http://www.bhalobasa.in/articles/124493/Anandalok-Awards-2010...\|publisher=Bhalobasa.in\|accessdate=2 December 2012}}</ref><ref name="Anandalok Awards">{{cite web\|title=Anandalok Awards\|url=http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/101343210-anandalok-purashkar-calcutta-film-awards-2010-curtain-raiser-special-report-full-l\|publisher=washingtonbanglaradio\|accessdate=2 December 2012}}</ref>
			\| {{won}}
			\|-
			\| 2011
			\| Big Bangla Movie Awards 2011
			\| Big Bangla Movie Awards 2011 for Best Actor of the decade
			\|
			\| {{won}}
			\|-
			\| 2011
			\| ]
			\| Anandalok Awards for Best Actor
			\| '']''<ref name="Anandalok Awards 2011">{{cite web\|title=Anandalok Puraskar 2011 Nominations\|url=http://www.kolkatabengalinfo.com/2011/11/anandalok-puraskar-2011-nominations.html\|publisher=www.kolkatabengalinfo.com\|accessdate=27 April 2013}}</ref>
			\| {{nom}}
			\|-
			\| 2011
			\| Star Jalsha Entertainment Awards 2011
			\| Star Jalsha Entertainment Awards 2011 for Best Dancing Sensation
			\|
			\| {{won}}
			\|-
			\| 2011
			\| Zee Bangla Awards 2011
			\| Zee Bangla Awards 2011 for Best Actor
			\| '']''
			\| {{nom}}
			\|-
			\| 2012
			\| Star Guide Bengali film Awards 2012
			\| Star Guide Bengali film Awards 2012 for Best Actor
			\| ]
			\| {{won}}
			\|-
			\| 2012
			\| Anandalok Awards 2012
			\| Anandalok Awards 2012 for Best Actor (Male)
			\| '']''<ref name="Anandalok Awards 2012">{{cite web\|title=Anandalok Awards 2012\|url=http://www.bengalspider.com/resources/6183-Anandalok-Award-2012-nominations-voting-process-online-Nominees.aspx\|publisher=Bengal Spider\|accessdate=2 December 2012}}</ref><ref name="Anandalok Puraskar 2012 Nominations">{{cite web\|title=Anandalok Awards 2012\|url=http://www.kolkatabengalinfo.com/2012/10/anandalok-puraskar-2012-nominations.html\|publisher=www.kolkatabengalinfo.com\|accessdate=27 April 2013}}</ref>
			\| {{nom}}
			\|-
			\| 2012
			\| Zee Bangla Awards 2012
			\| Zee Bangla Awards 2012 for Best Actor
			\| '']''
			\| {{won}}
			\|-
			\| 2012
			\| 12th Tele Cine Awards 2012
			\| 12th Tele Cine Awards 2012 for Best Actor
			\| '']''<ref name="12th Tele Cine Awards 2012">{{cite web\|title=12th Tele Cine Awards 2012\|url=http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.428224297205556.108706.117413161620006&type=3\|publisher=Facebook\|accessdate=1 November 2012}}</ref><ref name="Tele Cine Awards 2012">{{cite web\|title=Tele Cine Awards 2012\|url=http://starguidenews.in/news.php?news_id=326\|publisher=starguidenews\|accessdate=1 November 2012}}</ref>
			\| {{won}}
			\|-
			\| 2012
			\| ] 2012
			\| ] 2012 for Best Actor
			\| '']''<ref name="Kalakar Awards winners">{{cite web\|title=Kalakar Awards winners\|url=http://kalakarawards.co/images/listofawardees.pdf\|publisher=Kalakar Awards (website)\|accessdate=3 October 2012}}</ref>
			\| {{won}}
			\|-
			\| 2013
			\| 13th Tele Cine Awards 2013
			\| 13th Tele Cine Awards 2013 for Best Actor
			\| '']''<ref name="13th Tele Cine Awards 2013">{{cite web\|title=13th Tele Cine Awards 2013\|url=http://www.kolkatabengalinfo.com/2013/03/13th-tele-cine-awards-2013-nominations.html\|publisher=www.kolkatabengalinfo.com/\|accessdate=27 April 2013}}</ref>
			\| {{nom}}
			\|-
			\| 2013
			\| Star Jalsha Entertainment Awards 2013
			\| Star Jalsha Entertainment Awards 2013 for Best Dancing Sensation
			\|
			\| {{won}}
			\|}

			==Book==
			{\| class="wikitable sortable"
			\|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"\|-
			! Book
			! Language
			! Publication
			!Other notes
			\|}

			\|''Aami Dev''
			\| Bengali
			\| Greymind Publications<ref>
			{{cite news\|url=http://www.gomolo.com/449945/photos-bengali-star-dev%E2%80%99s-biography-%E2%80%9Caami-dev%E2%80%9D-book-launch\|title=Bengali star Dev's biography "Aami Dev" book launch\|accessdate=22 October 2012\|date=30 December 2011\|location=City Center, Salt Lake, Calcutta, India}}</ref>
			\| Bengali superstar Dev's biography
			\|}

			==References==
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			==External links==
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			\| NAME = Dev
			\| ALTERNATIVE NAMES = Deepak Adhikari
			\| SHORT DESCRIPTION = West Bengali film actor
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Dev
দেব
Dev
Born	Deepak Adhikari (1982-12-25) 25 December 1982 (age 42) Mahisha, West Bengal, India
Nationality	Indian
Other names	Raju Adhikari
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2005–present
Spouse	Subhasree Ganguly
Website	http://musicjagat.com/

Dev (Template:Lang-bn) (born Deepak Adhikari on 25 December 1982) is a Bengali film actor. He made his acting debut in the film Agnishapath released in 2006. He is one of the biggest superstars and highest paid actors in Tollywood.

In addition to the films, he also endorses several brands such as Vivel-ITC Limited, Royal Stag, Shricon TMT Bars, Breakfresh Bisciuts. Recently, the brand new Bengali movie channel Jalsha Movies, has signed Dev as its brand ambassador.

Biography

Dev was born in Mahisha, a small village near Keshpur, to Guru and Mousumi Adhikari. He has a sister, Deepali. His nickname is Raju. He spent his childhood living with his maternal uncle in Chandrakona; after that, he was brought up in Mumbai. He attended Purushottam High School, in Bandra, and Bharatiya Vidyapeeth University, in Pune, receiving a Diploma in Computer engineering from the latter. After receiving his diploma, Dev returned to Mumbai and started his film career as an observer on the set of Abbas-Mustan's Taarzan: The Wonder Car. He also did an acting course at the Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Academy.

Film career

2005–07

His first role as actor was in the 2005 film Agnishapath, directed by Prabir Nandi, opposite Rachana Banerjee. The film could not do much at the box office and was declared a flop. By this point, the film I Love You, directed by Ravi Kinnagi, was in development at Shree Venkatesh Films. Dev met with the producers and bagged the male lead role.

Despite the financial success of I Love You, Dev did not take on any other roles for about 14 months. He went to Mumbai, and, dedicated to improving himself, learned dance and trained under fight choreographer Aejaz Gulab (of Shootout at Lokhandwala and Mission Istaanbul).

2008–10

Dev returned to acting in director Raj Chakraborty's action-romance Challenge, opposite Subhashree Ganguly. The film was a huge hit in West Bengal, giving Dev a considerable popularity boost.

Dev did item songs like "Pante Tali," as special appearance in the film Chirodini Tumi Je Amar, the track as well as the video were very successful. He also performed an additional item number in the film Jackpot, directed by Kaushik Ganguly. The song was a remake of "Jibone ki Pabona," a track originally performed by Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee. As special appearance Dev also appeared in Ekti Tarar Khonje directed by Abhik Mukhopadhyay.

In December 2010, Indian romantic Bengali film Shedin Dekha Hoyechilo starring Dev and Srabanti Chatterjee released, directed by Sujit Mondol and produced by Shree Venkatesh Films. This is the second collaboration between Dev and Sujit Mondol. This movie was one of the biggest hits of 2010. The title track of the movie being shot at Switzerland is one of the best romantic songs of tollywood ever. The chemistry between Dev and Srabanti is so mellifluous that it added a new flavour which was tremendously appreciated by the audience and critics. The film had an item number by Samidh and Rishi "Khokababu jaye, Lal juto paye" which was the entry song for Dev in the movie. The song's choreographer Baba Yadav said,"Dev has done a great job. There's no doubt that he is an amazing dancer. We shot the sequence over three-and-a-half days before rehearsing for the same 24x7. I wanted everyone to be thorough with the steps. Hence, I left no stone unturned to get the desired result. I have choreographed trendy steps in the locking-popping style. What I like about Dev is the fact that he enjoys dancing. This shows in his movements." "Khokababu jaye, Lal juto paye" was most costliest song of Tollywood ( costing nearly 50-6 million ) till Khokababu released in January 2012 having item number "Dance maare Khokababu" which is costlier than "Khokababu jaye, Lal juto paye".

In 2010, Dev received the "STAR Ananda SHERA NOTUN PROTIBHA AWARD," from the prestigious SHERA BANGALI AWARDS 2010.

2011–present

In June 2011, Dev starrer Paglu was released co–starring Koel Mallick and directed by Rajib Biswas. Produced by Surinder Films, this movie was the highest opener in Tollywood history before Challenge 2 released in October 2012. Paglu is highest in terms of earning T.R.P on Bengali television till date, having a T.R.P of 12.25, when it was telecast on Star Jalsa. It even left 3 Idiots behind in the T.R.P. battle. As per Sree Venkatesh distribution head, Debasis Sarkar – "Paglu released in 166 theatres across Bengal in the first week. The second week has seen the number of theatres rising to 169. The movie is running in 17 theatres in Kolkata. The gross collections till Monday's (13 June) matinee show have crossed Rs 50 million." The film was a super entertainer. It was extremely well packaged, whether it is songs, drama and action. Paglu was such a hit in Bengal, that even Salman Khan's Ready was relegated to second or third place in the region. This film also introduced martial art in Bengali cinema and Dev as the first martial art hero. The director said – " Dev was superb with the action sequences. He did some martial art stunts and also learnt kickboxing for two months only for my movie. I was amazed with his dedication. Bengali films haven't ever seen such action sequences before. There is a train and a bike chase sequence that was shot by Zoyeb and Dev. I was literally scared when they were shooting this sequence without any body double. Hats off to their courage".

In November 2011, his movie Romeo, directed by Sujit Mondol and co-starring Subhashree Ganguly, was released and earned Dev commendations from all sections of audience and from critics. The movie also saw Dev-Subhashree, the most talked about jodi (pair) of Tollywood and that too after two years.

In January 2012, Dev starred in Khokababu, the 2nd highest-grossing Tollywood film, once again opposite Subhashree Ganguly. The film directed by Shankar Aiyya and produced by Ashok Dhanuka Himanshu Dhanuka of Eskay Movies, is the longest running movie of 2012, remaining in theatre for more than 300 days. The film had an item number "Dance Maare Khokababu" which was the costliest song of Tollywood till Challenge 2 released in October 2012, whose title track "Challenge nibi na sala" broke the record to become the costliest song till now made in Tollywood.

In October 2012, Dev's film Challenge 2 co–starring Pooja Bose was released in 270 theatres across India including West Bengal, Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Bihar, Assam, Tripura, Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh. Directed by Raja Chanda and produced by Shree Venkatesh Films this is the most expensive movie made so far in Tollywood with a budget of ₹140 million (US$1.6 million). It broke many records in the Tollywood upon release by taking the largest nationwide opening, earning ₹113.5 million (US$1.3 million)( i.e. 80% of its Budget ) in 4 days. The record first week box office collection of Challenge 2 is ₹198 million (US$2.3 million) breaking the previously first week record collection of Paglu (Paglu collected ₹41.5 million (US$490,000) in its first week) by a huge gap. This movie is highest opener in history of Tollywood having over 95 per cent occupancy rate in theatres of West Bengal & Kolkata and 60 per cent occupancy rate in other states. Also this movie is highest grossing movie till now in tollywood overtaking Khokababu with big difference, thus becoming all-time blockbuster movie in Tollywood. Now he is busy in his upcoming film Khoka Chalu Cheez with Subhasree Ganguly.

Non-film work

Television

In November 2011, as a speacial appearance in Raj Chakraborty's serial 'Sobinoy Nibedon' in Sananda TV, with a bevy of beauties wrapped around him, Dev showed his Romeo side, dancing to Ami Romeo, Khokababu jaye, Gal mitthi mitthi bol and Paglu thoda sa karle romance. "I wish Naina and Joydeep a very happy married life,” Dev later told t2. Again in March 2012, Dev appeared in a holi speacial show 'Ronger Anandey' at Sananda TV.

In April 2010 and again in December 2011, he entered as a special guest in Mirakkel Akkel Challenger, an Indian Reality Show on Zee Bangla hosted by Mir Afsar Ali and directed by Subhankar Chattopadhyay.

Stage

Dev has given many stage performances and has participated in several concerts. In 2007, he performed in the Bengal Film Journalists' Association(BFJA) awards 2007. In 2009, he performed in ETV bangla prathama in a Bengali TV channel ETV Bangla. He performed in a concert also, Mon Mane Na concert in 2009. Being a terrific dancer, he's also a brilliant stage performer. He also performed in many award functions as in Star Jalsha Entertaintment Awards 2009, Star Jalsha Entertaintment Awards 2010, Zee Banglar Gourav Samman 2011, Star Jalsha Entertaintment Awards 2011, Jaya Hey, Zee Bangalar Gourav Samman 2012.

Special appearances

Dev had speacial appearances in many films. In 2009, he appeared as a cameo in the item song "Pante tali" of Chirodini Tumi Je Amar directed by Raj Chakraborty and produced by Shree Venkatesh Films. The song was one of the leading chartbuster songs of the year. In the same year he appeared in an additional item number "" in the film Jackpot, directed by Kaushik Ganguly.The song was a remake of "Jibone ki Pabona," a track originally performed by Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee.

In 2010, he appeared as DEV himself, as a tollywood superstar in Abhik Mukhopadhyay's Ekti Tarar Khonje.

In 2012, as a speacial appearance and USP of the movie, Dev is playing as a cameo in Bawali Unlimited directed by Sujit Mondal.

Filmography

Year	Movie	Director	Co-stars	Producer
2006	Agnishapath	Prabir Nandi	Rachana Banerjee	Swapan Kumar Saha
2007	I Love You	Ravi Kinagi	Payal Sarkar	Shree Venkatesh Films
2007	Premer Kahini	Ravi Kinagi	Koel Mallick	Shree Venkatesh Films
2008	Chirodini Tumi Je Amar	Raj Chakraborty	Special Appearance	Shree Venkatesh Films
2008	Mon Mane Na	Sujit Guha	Koel Mallick	Surinder Films
2008	Challenge	Raj Chakraborty	Subhashree Ganguly	Shree Venkatesh Films
2009	Poran Jaye Jolia Re	Ravi Kinnagi	Subhashree Ganguly	Shree Venkatesh Films
2009	Dujone	Rajib Biswas	Srabanti	Eskay Movies
2009	Jackpot	Kaushik Ganguly	Special Appearance	Shree Venkatesh Films
2009	Bolo Na Tumi Aamar	Sujit Mondal	Koel Mallick	Surinder Films
2010	Le Chakka	Raj Chakraborty	Payal Sarkar	Srijan Arts
2010	Ekti Tarar Khonje	Abhik Mukhopadhyay	Special Appearance	Shree Venkatesh Films
2010	Dui Prithibi	Raj Chakraborty	Koel Mallick	Shree Venkatesh Films
2010	Shedin Dekha Hoyechilo	Sujit Mondal	Srabanti	Shree Venkatesh Films
2011	Paglu	Rajib Biswas	Koel Mallick	Surinder Films
2011	Romeo	Sujit Mondal	Subhashree Ganguly	Shree Venkatesh Films
2012	Khokababu	Shankar Aiyya	Subhashree Ganguly	Eskay Movies
2012	Paglu 2	Sujit Mondal	Koel Mallick	Surinder Films
2012	Challenge 2	Raja Chanda	Pooja Bose	Shree Venkatesh Films
2012	Bawali Unlimited	Sujit Mondal	Special appearance as a cameo	P B Films Limited
2013	Khoka 420	Rajib Biswas	Nusrat Jahan, Subhashree Ganguly	Eskay movies
2013	Rangbaaz	Raja Chanda	Koel Mallick	Shree Venkatesh Films, Surinder Films
2014	Chander Pahar	Kamaleshwar Mukherjee	Gérard Rudolf, Martin Cito Otto	Shree Venkatesh Films
	Buno Haansh	Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury	Srabanti Chatterjee, Tanusree Chakraborty
2014	The Mafia (2014-2015 film)	Raj Chakraborty	Koel Mallick, Jeet (actor)	Shree Venkatesh Films,Surinder Films and Jalsha Movies Production (Dev Debut Producer)
2014	Paglu 3	Raj Chakraborty	Koel Mallick	Surinder Films and Jalsha Movies Production
2014	Khoka Chalu Cheez	Shankar Aiya	Subhasree Ganguly and Raima Sen	Eskay Movies
2015	Challenge 3 (Return of Baazigar)	Ravi Kinagi	Subhasree Ganguly,Oindrela Sen and Mahesh Babu	Shree Venkatesh Films

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Film	Result
2006	Kalakar Awards 2006	Kalakar Awards 2016 for Best Actor Debut	I Love You	Won
2007	Kalakar Awards 2007	Kalakar Awards 2007 for Best Actor	Premer Kahini	Nominated
2007	Kalakar Awards 2007	Kalakar Awards 2007 for Best Dancing Actor	Premer Kahini	Won
2008	Kalakar Awards 2008	Kalakar Awards 2008 for Best Actor	Dancing Sensationly	Nominated
2009	Anandalok Awards	Anandalok Awards for Best Actor	Challenge	Won
2009	Anandalok Awards	Anandalok Awards for Best Action Hero	Challenge	Won
2010	Star Jalsha Entertainment Awards 2010	Star Jalsha Entertainment Awards 2010 for Best Actor	Poran Jaye Jolia Re	Won
2010	Star Jalsha Entertainment Awards 2010	Star Jalsha Entertainment Awards 2010 for Best Actor	Dujone	Nominated
2010	Tele Cine Awards 2010	Tele Cine Awards 2010 for Best Actor	Challenge	Won
2010	Kalakar Awards 2010	Kalakar Awards 2010 for Best Actor	Challenge	Won
2010	Star Ananda Shera Bangali awards 2010	STAR Ananda Shera notun Protibha Award		Won
2010	Anandalok Awards 2010	Anandalok Awards 2010 for Best Actor (Male)	Le Chakka	Won
2011	Big Bangla Movie Awards 2011	Big Bangla Movie Awards 2011 for Best Actor of the decade		Won
2011	Anandalok Awards	Anandalok Awards for Best Actor	Paglu	Nominated
2011	Star Jalsha Entertainment Awards 2011	Star Jalsha Entertainment Awards 2011 for Best Dancing Sensation		Won
2011	Zee Bangla Awards 2011	Zee Bangla Awards 2011 for Best Actor	Le Chakka	Nominated
2012	Star Guide Bengali film Awards 2012	Star Guide Bengali film Awards 2012 for Best Actor	Paglu	Won
2012	Anandalok Awards 2012	Anandalok Awards 2012 for Best Actor (Male)	Paglu 2	Nominated
2012	Zee Bangla Awards 2012	Zee Bangla Awards 2012 for Best Actor	Khokababu	Won
2012	12th Tele Cine Awards 2012	12th Tele Cine Awards 2012 for Best Actor	Paglu	Won
2012	Kalakar Awards 2012	Kalakar Awards 2012 for Best Actor	Paglu	Won
2013	13th Tele Cine Awards 2013	13th Tele Cine Awards 2013 for Best Actor	Challenge 2	Nominated
2013	Star Jalsha Entertainment Awards 2013	Star Jalsha Entertainment Awards 2013 for Best Dancing Sensation		Won

Book

Book	Language	Publication	Other notes

|Aami Dev | Bengali | Greymind Publications | Bengali superstar Dev's biography |}

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External links

Deepak Adhikari Dev at IMDb

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