Coronation Street: Jimmi Harkishin Opens Up About Playing Dev Alahan

Coronation Street spoilers, news, and updates tease that Jimmi Harkishin talked about his role as Dev Alahan. The actor expressed his loyalty to his character, which he has been playing for 23 years.

For those who didn’t know, Harkishin joined the cast of Coronation Street as Dev in November 1999. He’s been playing the role for more than two decades, and he has no plans of leaving anytime soon. The actor even admitted that he’s “enjoying” playing his alter ego “more than ever.”

The actor said in an interview with Inside Soap that characters evolve along with the actor in a soap opera. He added that the writers had watched every actor for years and what they write becomes finer as you refine your interpretation of your alter ego, too.

“I’ve been here for a lifetime – what other artistic process allows you that freedom or that duration?” Harkishin said.

“You can explore life, family, politics… I’m probably enjoying it more now that I ever have. I look forward to it every day and the writing for my character is amazing,” he added.

“Corrie is a resonant, growing, living thing and it’s wonderful. It’s been going for more than 60 years so they must be doing something right!” he continued.

Coronation Street Spoilers – Jimmi Harkishin Lauds Coronation Street

Harkishin has nothing but good things to say about Coronation Street. The actor was raised in India, and he praised the show for its impeccable Asian representation. He said that Coronation Street allowed him to be proactive as an Asian in the entertainment industry. He added that the show became a platform to represent his race with love, care, and positivity.

The actor pointed out that the show never shied away from sensitive topics such as single parenting, abandonment, and sexuality. These issues exist today, but there has never been a program that addresses these things in the Asian community the way Corrie does.

Coronation Street Spoilers – Corrie Exec Teases Christmas Storylines For 2022

Coronation Street producer Iain MacLeod teased that the show will have light-hearted Christmas storylines.

“The episodes are fun, warm, and family-oriented. Corrie has historically always done that,” he explained.

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The holiday special will feature the wedding of Fiz Stape (Jennie McAlpine) and Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall).

MacLeod explained that the show has decided to return to featuring heartwarming storylines for the festive season after experimenting with dark episodes in 2019.

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