Harish Raj
Harish Raj (Kannada: ಹರೀಶ್ ರಾಜ್; born 26 July) 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.[1] 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 | July 26 1976 |
| 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.[2]
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 | 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 and hero |
| 2010 | Bengaloored | English language feature film |
| 2010 | Sugreeva | |
| 2011 | Gun | Also director and hero |
| 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 and Hero
|
| 2017 | Kaatru Veliyidai | Tamil film |
| 2017 | Mooga | Kodava film, Also Director and Hero
|
| 2018 | B.Tech | Malayalam film, ACP NAIK |
| 2018 | Orange | |
| 2018 | Moto Beta | Banjara Language film, Director |
| 2019 | Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu | Malayalam film, DYSP XAVIER, Villain |
| 2019 | Kiladi Police | Also director and hero |
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
- "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 on IMDb
- "Upcoming Movie Releases | Harish Raj | Harish Raj Upcoming Movies". entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved 12 May 2013.