Harish Raj is an Indian actor and director based in Kannada cinema. 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 films and Hindi television serials. He also performed in television commercials.[citation needed]
Harish Raj | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Other names | Hareesh Raj Harish Raju[1] |
| Occupation | Actor, Director, Producer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse | 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]
Harish Raj was born and raised in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. He completed his M.A in English from Karnataka State Open University. He married a Lingayat, Shruthi Lokesh in 2014, and together they have two daughters.
| 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 | Krishna | |
| 2002 | Thuntata | ||
| 2003 | Wrong Number | ||
| 2003 | Mouni | ||
| 2003 | Neenandre Ishta | ||
| 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 | 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 | DCP Ramkumar Naik | Malayalam film |
| 2018 | Orange | ||
| 2018 | Moto Beta | Banjara film, Director | |
| 2019 | Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu | DYSP Xavier | Malayalam film |
| 2019 | Kiladi Police | Also director | |
| 2021 | Ramarjuna | Dr.Hariprasad | |
| 2021 | Erida | Inspector Sundar | Malayalam-Tamil Film |
| 2022 | 2020 | Kannada Film Yet To be released | |
| 2022 | CBI 5 | Sam | Malayalam Film |
| 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.