Coronation Street has many beloved characters and one of those is Dev Alahan, who has been a staple of the ITV soap for more than 25 years.

Dev, played by Jimmi Harkishin, is known for his charm and wit, entertaining not only his children but also many love interests during his time on the cobbles.

Jimmi Harkishin's comedic timing, particularly since his character's romance and marriage to Bernie Winters (played by Jane Hazlegrove), is second to none, reports the Mirror .

In a recent interview, Jimmi revealed that he based his portrayal of the golf-loving Dev on former cricket star Imran Khan, also known as the "Lion of Lahore".

Initially, the soap's creators envisioned Dev as a businessman from Birmingham. However, Jimmi decided to add his own flair to the character by modelling h

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