James "Jimmi" Harkishin (born Rajan Harkinshindas; 19 March 1965) is a British actor best known for his role as shopkeeper Dev Alahan in the long running ITV soap opera, "Coronation Street", which he has played continuously since 10 November 1999. He also had a small role in the film "East is East", as well as "Bhaji on the Beach". Harkishin played Gary Lobo in the "Jonathan Creek" episode "Danse Macabre".