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Devkaran Sharma (MTV Splitsvilla X5) Biography: Age, Career, Family &

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 1, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth27 July 2001

Age22 Years (as of 2023)

BirthplaceKaithal, Haryana, India

ProfessionBasketball Player, Shooter, Actor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Ashwani Sharma; Mother - Neilam Moudgil (Principal of Shamrock School, Kaithal)

Devkaran Sharma (MTV Splitsvilla X5) Biography

Devkaran Sharma is an Indian athlete-turned-reality TV contestant from Kaithal, Haryana. Known for his height and sporting background, he rose to wider公众aw

Early life and background

Devkaran Sharma was born on 27 July 2001 in Kaithal, Haryana. He completed his schooling at institutions in Kaithal, including Little Flowers Visitation Sr. Sec. Convent School, OS DAV Public School and finished his 11th and 12th at Indira Gandhi Sr. Sec. Public School. He passed 12th grade in the Arts stream.

Growing up in Kaithal, Devkaran developed an early interest in sports and took part in many school competitions. He pursued basketball seriously through his teenage years, competing at district levels before moving on to national tournaments and playing in leagues abroad. His sporting interests later expanded to shooting; after dedicated practice he qualified nationally in the 10-meter air pistol in 2022.

Career

Devkaran’s sporting résumé spans several teams and competitions. In 2023 he played for Bengaluru Stallions in the Elite Professional Basketball League (EPBL), represented Patiala Royals in the Spring Classic National Championship, and turned out for Royal Sports Nepal in Nepal’s National Basketball League. His on-court work complemented other pursuits: he is also a shooter and notes of his training and competition appear in his public profile.

Beyond sports, Devkaran is active in creative pursuits. He shares poetry online and posts videos of his work; one of his artist names or channels is associated with the YouTube handle Ekalavyas. He also plays guitar and lists travelling and PlayStation gaming among his hobbies.

In 2024 Devkaran entered the public eye as a contestant on MTV Splitsvilla X5 (Splitsvilla 15 on MTV India), marking his debut on reality television. During his time on the show fellow participants referred to him by the name Devanand.

Public profile

Physically, Devkaran is notable for his height—listed at 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm)—with black hair and black eyes. He goes by a few other names and nicknames in public: Dev Karan, Bhanu, Kandy and The Crossover Poet. His family includes his father, Ashwani Sharma, and his mother, Neilam Moudgil, who is identified as the principal of Shamrock School in Kaithal.

Devkaran identifies as vegetarian and is unmarried. Publicly available information lists him as single. He has a visible social media presence under the name Dev Karan on platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, where he posts about sports, poetry and aspects of his personal life. A small personal detail sometimes mentioned in public posts is that he pierces his left ear and that he occasionally drinks beer at parties or trips.

Latest updates

Recent highlights in Devkaran’s profile include his national qualification in 10-meter air pistol shooting in 2022, his 2023 basketball season across multiple teams and his 2024 appearance on MTV Splitsvilla X5. He continues to share poetry and creative content online alongside updates about his sporting activities.
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Recent Work

MTV Splitsvilla X5 (Contestant)

Debut reality TV appearance as a contestant aired on MTV India in 2024.

2024
Bengaluru Stallions - Elite Professional Basketball League (EPBL)

Played for Bengaluru Stallions during the 2023 EPBL season.

2023
Patiala Royals - Spring Classic National Championship

Represented Patiala Royals in 2023.

2023
Royal Sports Nepal - National Basketball League (Nepal)

Played for Royal Sports Nepal in Nepal's National Basketball League in 2023.

2023
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Career Highlights

  1. National-qualified 10m air pistol shooter (2022)
  2. Played in national and international basketball competitions and leagues
  3. Contestant on MTV Splitsvilla X5 (2024)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Devkaran Sharma (MTV Splitsvilla X5) born?

27 July 2001

What is Devkaran Sharma (MTV Splitsvilla X5) known for?

Basketball Player, Shooter, Actor

What is Devkaran Sharma (MTV Splitsvilla X5)’s marital status?

Unmarried