Harish Raj
Harish Raj is an Indian film actor, television actor, and director based in Kannada Film Industry. He made his acting debut in the television serial Hosa Chiguru Hale Beru in 1996 and his debut in feature films was with Doni Saagali in 1998.[2] After featuring in a string of films and serials, Raj moved into film direction with Kalaakaar (2009). He also acted in several Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam television serials and Hindi films. He also performed in television commercials.
Harish Raj | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Other names | Hareesh Raj Harish Raju[1] |
| Occupation | Actor, Director, Producer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse(s) | Shruthi Lokesh (m. 2014) |
He is best known as an actor in critically acclaimed films such as Dweepa, Koormavatara, Thaayi Saheba, and Kaanuru Heggadathi.[3]
Personal life
Harish Raj was born and raised in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. He completed his M.A in English from Karnataka State Open University. He belongs to the Telugu Raju Kshatriya community. He married a Lingayat, Shruthi Lokesh in 2014, and together they have a daughter.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Thaayi Saheba | ||
| 1998 | Doni Sagali | ||
| 1998 | Shanti Shanti Shanti | ||
| 1999 | Kanooru Heggadithi | ||
| 2000 | Bhoogatha Dore | ||
| 2001 | Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu | ||
| 2002 | Dweepa | ||
| 2002 | Thuntata | ||
| 2003 | Wrong Number | ||
| 2003 | Mouni | ||
| 2004 | Bhagath | ||
| 2005 | Hendathi Obbalu Maneyolagiddare | ||
| 2005 | Shadyantra | ||
| 2005 | Geeya Geeya | ||
| 2006 | Nanna Kanasine Hoove | ||
| 2006 | Tananam Tananam | ||
| 2006 | Nage Habba | ||
| 2007 | Ninadhe Nenapu | ||
| 2008 | Banada Neralu | ||
| 2008 | Anthu Inthu Preethi Banthu | ||
| 2008 | Bandhu Balaga | ||
| 2008 | Honganasu | ||
| 2008 | Beladingalagi Baa | ||
| 2008 | Ninnusire Nannusiru | ||
| 2009 | Love Guru | ||
| 2009 | Kalaakaar | Also director | |
| 2010 | Bengaloored | English film | |
| 2010 | Sugreeva | ||
| 2011 | Gun | Also director | |
| 2011 | Aidondla Aidu | ||
| 2012 | Govindaya Namaha | ||
| 2012 | Challenge | Trilingual film in Kannada, Malayalam, and Tamil | |
| 2013 | Barfi | ||
| 2013 | Omega.exe | Malayalam film | |
| 2013 | Ambara | ||
| 2013 | Koormavatara | ||
| 2014 | Power | ||
| 2014 | Namo Boothatma | ||
| 2014 | Jai Lalitha | ||
| 2016 | Siganduru Chowdeshwari Mahime | ||
| 2016 | Sri Satyanarayana Kannada | Also Director Holds Limca Record for essaying 16 roles in a single film | |
| 2017 | Kaatru Veliyidai | Tamil film | |
| 2017 | Mooga | Kodava film, Also Director | |
| 2018 | B.Tech | Ramkumar Naik | Malayalam film |
| 2018 | Orange | ||
| 2018 | Moto Beta | Banjara film, Director | |
| 2019 | Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu | Xavier | Malayalam film |
| 2019 | Kiladi Police | Also director | |
TV Serials
| Title | Language |
|---|---|
| Maneondhu Moorubagilu | Kannada |
| Kuberappa and Sons | |
| Swathimuthu | |
| Kavyanjali | |
| Mooka Raaga | |
| Premakathegalu | |
| Minchina Balli | |
| Danda Pindagalu | |
| Athma | |
| Prathibimba | |
| Chakra | |
| One Tea Spoon Suspense | |
| Veera Sipayee | Hindi |
| Antharal | |
| Swarajanma | |
| Kanoor Ki Malkin | |
| Kanthapura | |
| Malgudi days | |
| Chakravyuh | |
Participated in Bigg Boss Kannada (season 7) as contestant.
References
- Srinivasa, Srikanth (9 February 2003). "Two guys & a goal". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 29 December 2003. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- "Harish Raj chasing dreams! - Kannada Movie News". Indiaglitz.com. Archived from the original on 26 February 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- "OneIndia Filmography". Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
External links
- Harish Raj at IMDb
- "Upcoming Movie Releases | Harish Raj | Harish Raj Upcoming Movies". entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved 12 May 2013.