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 Malayalam and Tamil films and Hindi television serials. He also performed in television commercials.[citation needed]

Harish Raj
Born
Other namesHareesh Raj
Harish Raju[1]
Occupation(s)Actor, Director, Producer
Years active1996–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]

Personal life

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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.

Filmography

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Kannada films

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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 Vishwa
2004 Bhagath
2005 Hendathi Obbalu Maneyolagiddare
2005 Shadyantra
2005 Geeya Geeya
2006 Nanna Kanasine Hoove
2006 Tananam Tananam
2006 Nage Habba
2007 Ninade Nenapu Raj
2008 Banada Neralu
2008 Anthu Inthu Preethi Banthu Hari
2008 Bandhu Balaga K. Raghunandan
2008 Honganasu
2008 Beladingalagi Baa
2008 Ninnusire Nannusiru
2009 Love Guru
2009 Kalaakaar Also director
2010 Sugreeva
2011 Gun Ganesh Also director
2011 Aidondla Aidu
2012 Govindaya Namaha Harsha
2012 Sri Kshetra Adi Chunchanagiri Narada Muni
2012 Challenge Baasha Trilingual film in Kannada, Malayalam, and Tamil
2013 Barfi Balu
2013 Ambara
2013 Koormavatara Nathuram Godse
2014 Power Shastri
2014 Namo Boothatma Sharath alias Bhaskar
2014 Jai Lalitha Yogi
2016 Siganduru Chowdeshwari Mahime
2016 Sri Satyanarayana Also director
Limca Record for essaying 16 roles in a single film
2018 Orange Prashanth
2019 Kiladi Police Also director
2021 Ramarjuna Dr. Hariprasad
2023 Undenama Krishna
2024 Pretha Dr.Surya Also director

Other language films

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Year Film Role Language Notes
2010 Bengaloored Babruahana English
2012 Yaarukku Theriyum Baasha Tamil
2013 Omega.exe Malayalam
2014 120 Minutes Baasha Malayalam
2017 Kaatru Veliyidai Madhusoodhanan Pillai Tamil
2018 B.Tech DCP Ramkumar Naik Malayalam
2019 Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu DYSP Xavier Malayalam
2021 Erida Inspector Sundar Malayalam Bilingual film
Tamil
2022 CBI 5 Sam Malayalam

TV serials

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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

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  1. ^ Srinivasa, Srikanth (9 February 2003). "Two guys & a goal". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 29 December 2003. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Harish Raj chasing dreams! - Kannada Movie News". IndiaGlitz.com. Archived from the original on 26 February 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
  3. ^ "OneIndia Filmography". Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
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