Harish Kumar
Actor

Harish Kumar

Active Bollywood, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam film industries
Based In Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Years Active 1980 – Present
Overall Rating 4.5 /5
Fan Rating 9.5/10

Harish Kumar Biography

Harish Kumar Basic Information

  • Full Name: Harish Kumar
  • Other Name: Harish
  • Date of Birth: 1 August 1975
  • Age: 50 years (as of 2025)
  • Birthplace: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Profession: Actor

Physical Appearance

  • Height: Approx. 5 feet 8 inches
  • Weight: Approx. 70 kg
  • Eye Color: Black
  • Hair Color: Black

Personal Life

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse Name: Not publicly disclosed
  • Hobbies: Traveling, fitness

Career Highlight

Year Film Name Industry Highlight
1979 Muddula Koduku Telugu Debut as child artist
1981 Premabhishekam Telugu Popular child role
1982 Trisulam Telugu Recognized young actor
1983 Andha Kanoon Hindi Entry into Bollywood as child actor
1984 Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra Telugu Mythological role appreciation
1985 Haqeeqat Hindi Strong child performance
1988 Vivaha Bhojanambu Telugu Transition to lead roles
1990 Prema Khaidi Telugu Major breakthrough as lead actor
1991 Prem Qaidi Hindi Bollywood debut as lead
1992 Tirangaa Hindi Popular commercial film
1993 Aadmi Hindi Notable supporting role
1994 Kranti Kshetra Hindi Lead role recognition
1995 Coolie No. 1 Hindi Mainstream Bollywood success
1995 Gaddaar Hindi Lead role popularity
1996 Army Hindi Worked with top actors
1997 Hero No. 1 Hindi Supporting role in hit film
1998 Aunty No. 1 Hindi Comedy genre success
2000 Bulandi Hindi Strong supporting role
2011 Naughty @ 40 Hindi Comeback appearance
2018 Aa Gaya Hero Hindi Later career appearance

Recent Activity

  • Harish Kumar was a popular 90s “chocolate boy” actor known for his charming screen presence.
  • He gained major recognition from the film Prem Qaidi.
  • After his peak acting years, he gradually shifted away from lead roles.
  • He faced a serious health setback, which impacted his acting career.
  • Post recovery, he transitioned into behind-the-scenes roles in the film industry.
  • From 2024 to 2026, he has been actively working as a producer.
  • Along with production work, he also does occasional character roles.
  • He is focusing more on content-driven and selective projects.
  • Recently, he has been associated with the upcoming film With Love (2026).
  • His journey reflects a shift from romantic hero to industry contributor in multiple roles.

Awards List

Year Award Category Award Name Film Result
1981 Nandi Awards Educational Best Educational Film Manchineeti Saraphara Won
1984 Nandi Awards Educational Best Educational Film Polio Won
1985 Nandi Awards Educational Best Educational Film Bhoosara Pariksha Won
1986 Nandi Awards Educational Best Educational Film Keetakalu Prakruthi Yokka Adbutha Vara Prasadam Won
1990 Nandi Awards Educational Best Educational Film Dhanalakshmi Kataksham Won
2000 Nandi Awards Educational Best Educational Film Madhura Kshanam (Aid for AIDS) Won
2005 Nandi Awards Educational Best Educational Film Blue Won
2007 Nandi Awards Educational Best Educational Film Good Bad Ugly Won
2008 Nandi Awards Educational Best Educational Film Adavi Naa Thalliro Won
2008 Nandi Awards Honorary B. N. Reddy National Award K. B. Tilak Won
2008 Nandi Awards Honorary Nagireddy–Chakrapani National Award Akkineni Ramesh Prasad Won
2009 Nandi Awards Educational Best Educational Film Vimukti Won
2009 Nandi Awards Honorary B. N. Reddy National Award K. Raghavendra Rao Won
2009 Nandi Awards Honorary Nagireddy–Chakrapani National Award Ramoji Rao Won
2010 Nandi Awards Honorary Nagireddy–Chakrapani National Award M. Saravanan and Balasubramanian Won
2011 Nandi Awards Honorary B. N. Reddy National Award Shyam Benegal Won
2011 Nandi Awards Honorary Nagireddy–Chakrapani National Award G. Adiseshagiri Rao Won
2012 Nandi Awards Honorary B. N. Reddy National Award Singeetam Srinivasa Rao Won
2012 Nandi Awards Honorary Nagireddy–Chakrapani National Award Daggubati Suresh Babu Won
2013 Nandi Awards Honorary B. N. Reddy National Award A. Kodandarami Reddy Won
2013 Nandi Awards Honorary Nagireddy–Chakrapani National Award Dil Raju Won
2014 Nandi Awards Honorary B. N. Reddy National Award S. S. Rajamouli Won
2014 Nandi Awards Honorary Nagireddy–Chakrapani National Award R. Narayan Reddy Won
2015 Nandi Awards Honorary B. N. Reddy National Award Trivikram Srinivas Won
2015 Nandi Awards Honorary Nagireddy–Chakrapani National Award M. M. Keeravani Won
2016 Nandi Awards Honorary B. N. Reddy National Award Boyapati Srinu Won
2016 Nandi Awards Honorary Nagireddy–Chakrapani National Award K. S. Rama Rao Won

About Harish Kumar

Harish Kumar is an Indian actor known for his work in 90s Bollywood and South Indian films.
He is best known for the film Prem Qaidi.
He appears occasionally in character roles and works behind the scenes.
He is currently working as a producer and selective actor.
He has worked in Bollywood, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema.

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