Gagan Dev Riar Age, Wiki and Bio

Gagan Dev Riar

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth16/08/1980
Age44 years
BirthplacePathankot, Punjab

Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)
  • Actor
  • Theatre Artist

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityRuparel College, Matunga, Mumbai

Personal Life

Date of Birth16/08/1980
Age (as of 2023)43 Years
BirthplacePathankot, Punjab
Zodiac signLeo
HometownMumbai

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsMallika Singh (theatre artist)

Family

FatherDevinder Singh Riar
MotherRaj Kanwal Riar
Siblings
BrotherKaran Riar (choreographer)
SisterSonika Riar (fashion designer)
SpouseN/A

Career

Debut
Television FilmSunsilk Real FM (2014) on MTV India (as Jawahar)

Favourites

HobbySinging

Some Lesser Known Facts

Gagan Dev Riar is an Indian actor and theatre artist known for his work in theatrical productions and web series.
He developed a passion for acting in childhood and started performing in plays at 16 years old.
He received formal acting training in a two-month summer program at Ashok Kumars Academy Of Dramatic Arts in Mumbai.
His acting debut was in the television film 'Sunsilk Real FM' (2014) before appearing in the web series 'Not Fit' (2015) on Dice Media and TVF Play.
He directed the play 'James Aur Ek Giant Peach' in 2014, based on Ronald Dahl's novel 'James and the Giant Peach.'
In 2015, he acted, composed music, and wrote lyrics for the play 'Ek Punjab Ye Bhi.'
Gagan Dev Riar acted and composed music in the play 'Dhat Pagli' in 2016.
That year, he was part of the play 'Bade Miyan Deewaane,' based on Shaukat Thanvi’s novel 'Budhbhas.'
He starred alongside Manjiri Pupala in the play 'Renovation' in 2017.
He performed with Mantra in 'Piya Behrupiya,' a play based on Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night.'
Gagan Dev Riar was part of the musical version of 'Monsoon Wedding' by Mira Nair.
Other notable plays he's been in include 'Ishq Aaha,' 'Phir Se Shadi,' 'Parey,' and 'Stories in a Song.'
He has worked with Om Katare’s theatre group 'Yatri' for nine years.
In 2019, he acted with Sushant Singh Rajput in the film 'Sonchiriya' as Khalifa.
In 2020, he portrayed Pran Kapoor in the BBC miniseries 'A Suitable Boy' with Tabu.
He starred as Abdul Karim Telgi in the web series 'Scam 2003: The Telgi Story' (2023), where he gained 20 kg for the role.
He was initially chosen to play Sitaraman in 'Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story' (2020) but had to decline due to scheduling issues.