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Gulshan Devaiah Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth28 May 1978

Age46 Years (as of 2024)

BirthplaceBengaluru, Karnataka, India

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseKallirroi Tziafeta

FamilyFather - Sri Devaiah; Mother - Pushpalatha Devaiah; Siblings - Not Known

Gulshan Devaiah Biography

Gulshan Devaiah is an Indian actor from Bengaluru known for his work in bold and unconventional roles. Trained in fashion design, he transitioned to acting

Early life and background

Gulshan Devaiah was born Kambeyanda Devaiah Gulshan on 28 May 1978 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Raised in the Jalahalli area of the city, he attended Cluny Convent High School and St. Joseph's Indian High School before completing pre-university studies at BEL Pre-University College in Bengaluru. He went on to study at the National Institute of Fashion Technology in Gandhinagar and earned a degree in fashion designing.

His father worked at Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL). Gulshan has described an early affinity for theatre and reading, hobbies that would later align with his performing career.

Career

Gulshan began his professional life in the fashion world, spending about a decade working as a fashion designer. He also taught at Wigan and Leigh College (WLCI) in Bengaluru before moving into acting.

He made his film debut in 2010 with That Girl in Yellow Boots. Over the years Gulshan developed a reputation for taking on challenging, unconventional characters. A turning point in his career came with Hunterrr, in which he played a sex addict; that performance brought wider recognition and is often cited as his breakthrough. He later received attention for a negative role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Ram-Leela, which earned critical appreciation.

Gulshan has cited a range of screen and stage influences. His favorite actors include Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Irrfan Khan and Naseeruddin Shah; favorite actresses include Michelle Yeoh and Sharmila Tagore. Among films he admires are Forrest Gump, The Shawshank Redemption and Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na. His reading tastes include The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and India After Gandhi by Ramachandra Guha.

Public profile

Physically, Gulshan is about 178 cm tall (approximately 5'10") and is listed at roughly 68 kg. His listed body measurements include a 38-inch chest, 32-inch waist and 13-inch biceps. He has black hair and black eyes.

Personal life

Gulshan is married to actress Kallirroi Tziafeta, who is of Greek origin. He is known to prefer South Indian cuisine. Publicly available information lists his religion as Hindu and his zodiac sign as Gemini.

Gulshan has said that he was a shy student during his college years despite later becoming known for bold on-screen choices. He does not smoke and does drink alcohol. His favorite mythological character is Duryodhan.

Latest updates

As of 2024 Gulshan is 46 years old. Information compiled about his career highlights his early work in fashion and education, his film debut in 2010, and roles that raised his profile, such as Hunterrr and his performance in Ram-Leela. No verified estimate of his salary or net worth is provided in available material.

Career highlights

Debut film: That Girl in Yellow Boots (2010)
Breakthrough role: Hunterrr
Notable appreciated performance: Negative role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Ram-Leela

Editorial Review and Sources

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Recent Work

That Girl in Yellow Boots

Film debut

2010
Hunterrr

Breakthrough role as a sex addict

Goliyon Ki Rasleela: Ram-Leela

Played a negative role that drew appreciation

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Career Highlights

  1. Worked as a fashion designer for around 10 years before turning to acting
  2. Film debut in 2010 with That Girl in Yellow Boots
  3. Breakthrough performance in Hunterrr
  4. Critically noticed negative role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Ram-Leela
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gulshan Devaiah born?

28 May 1978

What is Gulshan Devaiah known for?

Actor

What is Gulshan Devaiah’s marital status?

Married

Who is Gulshan Devaiah married to?

Kallirroi Tziafeta