Mohit Raina

Introduction

Indian actor Mohit Raina is known for his work in Hindi movies and television. He started his career in the series Antariksh (2004) and later appeared in the film Don Muthu Swami (2008). He gained recognition for his roles in soap operas like Chehra (2009) and Ganga Kii Dheej before landing the lead role in the television series Devon Ke Dev - Mahadev and Mahabharat (2010).

Raina also played Emperor Ashoka in the 2016 film Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat and is in URI- The Surgical Strike. He developed a passion for television and historical films at a young age, leading him to pursue a career in Mumbai after completing his degree in Commerce. He also participated in the 2005 Grasim Mr. India modeling contest, finishing in the top 5.

Profile

• Full Name: Mohit Raina
• Nick Name: Mohit
• Date of Birth: August 14, 1982
• Age: 41 Years Old
• Birth Place: Jammu, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Religion: Hinduism
• Zodiac Sign: Leo
• Profession: Model, Actor
• Education: Graduated (B.Com)
• Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian
• Net Worth: $7 Million (approx.)

Physical Appearance

Height

• In feet: 5 feet 11 inches
• In meters: 1.80 meters
• In centimeter: 180 cm

Weight

• In kilogram: 78 kg
• In pounds: 172 lbs

Hair Color: Black

Eye Color: Brown

Body Size

• Chest: 44 Inches
• Waist: 34 Inches
• Biceps: 18 Inches

Family

• Father Name: Late P.L Raina
• Mother Name: Mrs. Sushma Kumara
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife Name: Aditi Sharma

Favorite Things

Actors Name

• Amitabh Bachchan
• Shahrukh Khan
• Sylvester Stallone

Actress Name

• Alia Bhat
• Madhuri Dixit

Movie

• Taare Zameen Par
• Sholay

Cricketer

• Sachin Tendulkar
• MS Dhoni

Food

• Gajar Ka Halwa
• Rajma-Chawal
• Samosa

Destination

• Switzerland
• Dubai
• Greece
• Maldives

Hobbies

• Meditation
• Workout(gym)
• Traveling

Cars

• Mercedes
• BMW

Debut in Movie: Don Muthu Swami (2008)

Debut in Television: Meher (2005)

Debut in Web Series: Kaafir (2019)

Singer: Arijit Singh

Dancer: Raghav Juyal

Sports: Cricket

Game: PubG

Cartoon: Tom JerryTV Show: The Kapil Sharma Show

Personal Life

Mohit Raina was born on August 14, 1982, in Jammu and comes from a middle-class Kashmiri Brahmin family. He is currently 41 years old. He was raised by his father, Late P.L Raina, and his mother, Shushma Kumara. He completed his education at Kendriya Vidyalaya School in Jammu and earned a bachelor's degree in Commerce from the University of Jammu.

After finishing his studies, he moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in modeling. In 2005, he participated in the Grasim Mister India Modeling competition, where he lost around 29 kg for the event.

Mohit Raina was rumored to be dating Mouni Roy, a popular Indian TV actress, but he married his longtime girlfriend, Aditi Sharma. They now live in Mumbai, India. Raina loves to travel, play snooker, and work out at the gym.

Mohit Raina's Relationships

Mohit Raina has denied being in a relationship with actress Mouni Roy, whom he met on the set of the popular television show Devon Ke Dev Mahadev. He stated that she was just a very special friend to him. In an interview with Indian Express, Mohit emphasized that he keeps his personal and professional lives separate.

He clarified that while he has many friends in and out of the entertainment industry, Mouni is his only close celebrity friend. He emphasized that they genuinely care for each other and hold each other in high regard.

Mouni and Mohit are frequently spotted together at different events, such as celebrating Diwali with friends and colleagues. They have also shared photos of the events on social media. Mohit posted a photo of himself and Mouni on Instagram with the caption, "Dil to bacha hai Ji." When asked about the photos, Mohit clarified that people assume there is something more between them, but he insisted that there is nothing of the sort.

Mouni, his co-star, also shared her thoughts on their friendship, saying that they have become close and are still friends. Mohit added that they have similar backgrounds and personalities, both coming from non-filmmaking families. He mentioned that Mouni still carries the blessing of her deceased father, just as he does.

Mohit Raina's Marriage

Mohit shared his love story with his wife, Aditi, in an interview with radio host Siddharth Kannan. He explained that he initiated their relationship and stressed the significance of friendship as the basis of their bond.

Their love story began at that moment. He told Siddharth, "We met through mutual friends, and I took the initiative to start our conversation. I was the one who started discussions."

He revealed that we had initially met some time ago. After a few years of growing friendship, we both decided to take it to the next level. I asked her family for her hand during the second wave of the pandemic. Our families then came together and agreed to move forward.

On January 1, 2022, Mohit surprised fans by sharing his wedding photos on Instagram. The couple looks stunning in the ceremony videos, with Mohit wearing a white dress and matching turban and Aditi looking lovely in a multicolored embroidered lehenga.

She completed her ensemble with a large maang teeka, a neckpiece, earrings, and several accessories. Together, they appear to be happy for each other.

Mohit Raina's TV Serial Career

1. Chehra (2009)

Chehra is a thriller drama series that aired on STAR Plus in 2009. Yash Patnaik of Beyond Dreams Productions produced it. The show premiered on March 16, 2009, and concluded on July 2, 2009.

The story focuses on Bandini, a 24-year-old woman who travels the world in a wheelchair. Despite being injured in an accident, she maintains a positive attitude and embraces her disability. Chehra follows her life, including her post-marriage experiences, showcasing her resilience and love for nature.

Bandini's life takes a drastic turn when she meets Garv, a young, handsome, and successful business mogul. Garv, portrayed by Mohit, was her spouse. She is shocked when this highly sought-after man proposes marriage to her. Bandini's friends, neighbors, and family members are all amazed by his thoughtful proposal. Some think it's just luck, while others believe it's her good karma.

2. Bandini (2010)

Ekta Kapoor, the creator of Balaji Telefilms, produced the Indian soap opera Bandini. The show was set in the village of Dharampur, near Surat in Gujarat, and featured actors such as Ronit Roy, Aasiya Kazi, Mrunal Jain, Leena Jumani, Shardul Pandit, and Kunal Thakur. Bandini premiered on NDTV Imagine on January 19, 2009, and concluded on January 29, 2011.

3. Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev (2011)

The television series Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev, also known as DKDM, is based on the Hindu deity Lord Shiva, also known as Mahadev. It aired on Life OK from December 18, 2011, to December 14, 2014, with episodes airing every night from Monday through Friday. The series concluded after 820 episodes.

Mohit Raina portrayed various roles including Shiva, Mahadev, Mahakala, Nataraja, Nilakantha, Jalandhara, Jata, Virabhadra, Kal Bhairav, Ardhanarishvara, Chandrashekar, Dattatreya, Lohitang (elder), Yaksha, Kiraat, Vyadh, Aadi Yogi, Aghora, Martand (Khandoba), Nat Bhairav.

4. Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat (2016)

From February 2, 2015, to October 7, 2016, Colors TV aired the 2015 Indian historical drama television series. The character of Ashoka was played by Mohit Raina, with Siddharth Nigam portraying the character's younger self.

The TV show Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat is based on the life of Emperor Ashoka (304-232 BCE), the third ruler of India's Mauryan dynasty. The show depicts his journey to becoming the monarch of Magadha and how he handled both internal and external challenges.

5. 21 Sarfarosh: Saragarhi 1897

The main actors in this historical drama television program from India are Mohit Raina, Prakhar Shukla, and Mukul Dev. The show is inspired by the Battle of Saragarhi, which was fought between Pashtun Orakzai tribesmen and Sikh soldiers of the British Indian Army. Produced by Contiloe Entertainment, it aired from February 12 to May 11, 2018 on Discovery Jeet.

Mohit Raina's film Career

1. Don Muthu Swami (2008)

Mithun Chakraborty portrays the character of Don in the 2008 Hindi-language film Don Muthu Swami, directed by Ashim Samanta. The film is based on the 1991 American film Oscar, which was, in turn, adapted from the 1967 French film Oscar. Mohit Raina played the role of Jaikishan.

2. Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019)

Aditya Dhar, a newcomer, wrote and directed the 2019 Indian military action movie Uri: The Surgical Strike. Ronnie Screwvala produced the film and RSVP Movies and features Vicky Kaushal, Yami Gautam, Mohit Raina, Kirti Kulhari, and Paresh Rawal in significant roles. The movie is a fictionalized account of the real-life events following the 2016 Uri attack, focusing on the role of Col. Kapil Yadav of the Para (Special Forces). Mohit Raina plays the role of Major Karan Kashyap, who is Vihaan's brother-in-law and a Para SF sniper.

In September 2017, a year after the Indian Line of Control strike in 2016, Screwvala announced the movie. The main photography took place in Serbia from June to September 2018 and then in Mumbai. After its release on January 11, 2019, critics and viewers praised the cast performances, screenplay, action scenes, directing, technical aspects, and more. The film went on to win several awards, including four National Film Awards.

3. Mrs. Serial Killer (2020)

The 2020 Indian crime thriller film was written and directed by Shirish Kunder, with his wife, Farah Khan, producing. Zayn Marie Khan, Aamir Khan's niece, makes her acting debut in the movie alongside Manoj Bajpayee, Mohit Raina, and Jacqueline Fernandez in the main starring roles. Jacqueline Fernandez plays the title role in the movie. Mohit Raina plays the role of Inspector Imran Shahid. It was released on Netflix on May 1, 2020.

4. Shiddat (2021)

Kunal Deshmukh directed the Hindi-language love drama film produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Dinesh Vijan for T-Series and Maddock Films. The movie features Diana Penty, Sunny Kaushal, Mohit Raina, and Radhika Madan. Mohit Raina plays the role of Gautam.

The movie begins with the marriage of social worker Ira and Indian Foreign Services officer Gautam (Mohit Raina). At the wedding, a disruptive guest named Jaggi is apprehended by his friends for entering the reception area without permission. Three years later, Jaggi tries to enter London illegally but is stopped and brought back to the embassy where Gautam works. Inspired by Gautam's words, Jaggi reveals that he needs to travel to London by Monday to see his love. The movie briefly recalls events from three months ago.

After a challenging start, Jaggi, a hockey player, and Kartika, a swimmer, start spending time together and form a strong bond. When Jaggi finds out that she is engaged, she tells him to come to London in three months if his feelings are real; otherwise, she will cancel the wedding. Jaggi enters the UK illegally, faces difficulties reaching Kartika before her wedding, and tragically passes away.

Mohit Raina's Career in Web Series

1. Kaafir (2019)

Sonam Nair is the creator and director of the 2019 Indian web series Kaafir. The series follows the story of Kainaaz Akhtar, a woman from Pakistan-administered Kashmir, who ends up on the Indian side of the Line-of-Control (LOC) and is imprisoned on suspicion of being a militant, as depicted in the Bhavani Iyer-written television series.

An Indian journalist, inspired by the true story of Shehnaz Parveen, assists Kainaaz and her daughter after they give birth despite serving seven years in prison, working to bring them justice. Mohit Raina plays the role of Vedant Rathod. The 8 episodes, starring Dia Mirza and Mohit Raina, premiered on the streaming service ZEE5 on June 15, 2019.

2. Bhaukaal (2020)

Jatin Wagle's crime drama web series Bhaukaal is available on MX Player. Sameer Nair, Deepak Segal, Pammi Baweja, Harman Baweja, and Vicky Bahri are producing the series under the banners of Applause Entertainment and Baweja Movies Production. The series features Mohit Raina, Abhimanyu Singh, Pardeep Nagar, Siddhanth Kapoor, and Bidita Bag in significant roles.

Naveen Sikhera, played by Mohit Raina, was promoted to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and transferred to a new city. However, the transfer is seen as a punishment rather than a promotion. The city is controlled by two gangs: the Shaukeen Gang in the east and the Dedha brothers in the west.

The two gangs have divided their territory to continue their operations. The neighborhood police are even afraid to question them due to their extreme level of violence. As the new SSP, IPS officer Naveen Sikhera takes it upon himself to clean up the city.

3. Mumbai Diaries 26/11

Stream Mumbai Diaries 26/11 on Amazon Prime Video, co-directed by Nikhil Advani and Nikhil Gonsalves. Filmed at locations involved in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, the show premiered on September 9, 2021; Mohit Raina stars as Dr. Kaushik Oberoi at Bombay General Hospital. The series follows the events of November 26, 2008, during the attacks, including the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and journalists' efforts to cover the events. Mumbai Diaries 26/11 has been praised for its innovative approach, impressive sets, and excellent writing, earning a 3.5-star rating.

Mohit Raina's Awards

• Mohit Raina won the Indian Telly Award for Best Actor (Jury) in 2013.
• Mohit Raina won the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role in 2013
• Mohit Raina won the Golden Award for Stellar Performance of the Year in 2013
• Mohit Raina won the Star Guild Award for Best TV Actor in 2015
• Mohit Raina won the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actor Drama in 2018
• Mohit Raina won the Indian Telly Awards for Best Actor (Jury) in 2019

Mohit Raina House

As one of the highest-paid actors in the country, Mohit lives a luxurious life. He is currently in Mumbai, Maharashtra, with his family. In addition to his apartment in Mumbai, he also has a lavish house in Jammu.

Mohit Raina Cars

Mohit Raina has a Mercedes Benz worth around 42 Lakh rupees and a Toyota Fortuner valued at 33 Lakh rupees in his car collection.

Some Known Facts About Mohit

• When Mohit Raina was younger, he weighed around 107 kg. He then lost 29 kg to pursue a career in modeling.
• Mohit Raina was one of the top 5 contestants in the Grasim Mister India 2005 competition.
• Mohit Raina became popular for his role as Lord Shiva in the TV series Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev on Life OK.
• Mohit Raina used to spend about 75 minutes preparing for his role as Lord Shiva in Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev.
• After his role in Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev continued to gain popularity by portraying King Ashoka in the Colors TV series Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat.
• Mohit Raina is a real-life devotee of Lord Shiva.
• Mohit Raina is of Kashmiri Pandit descent.
• Priyanka Chopra's family once expressed their approval of Mohit as a potential husband for her.
• In 2018, he won the ITA Award for Best Actor (Male) Jury.
• Mohit began his acting career in 2004 with the science fiction TV show Antariksh. In 2008, he played Jai Kishan in the comedy film Don Muthu Swami, which was not successful, and then returned to working in television.
• In 2009, he appeared in the TV show Chehra, a suspenseful drama focused on a disabled girl.
• Mohit worked hard to improve his physique for the role and also began learning the Indian classical dance Kathak.
• Mohit Raina gained popularity for his "impressive abs, charming smile, and acting skills." He played over 30 roles in the show (Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev), which aired for three years and ended in December 2014.
• Mohit portrayed Emperor Ashoka as an adult in the historical series Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat on Colors TV, which premiered on May 2, 2016.
• Mohit played the role of Major Karan Kashyap in the Bollywood movie Url: The Surgical Strike was released on January 11, 2019.
• He made his first appearance on the web in his ZEE5 web series Kaafir alongside Dia Mirza.
• In the Mumbai Diaries series 26/11, Mohit Raina portrays the character of Dr. Kaushik Oberoi.

Net Worth

Mohit is a renowned actor in the TV industry. He receives one lakh rupees every episode, making him the highest-paid actor on Indian television. Mohit Raina is estimated to be worth $7 million, or around 57 crores in Indian rupees. His main sources of revenue come from his professions in modeling, acting, and endorsements.