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Harish Kalyan Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth29 July 1990

Age34 Years

BirthplaceCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu

ProfessionActor and Playback Singer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseNarmada Udaykumar

FamilyFather - Kalyan (actor, film distributor, and music label owner); Mother - Name not known

Harish Kalyan Biography

Harish Kalyan is an Indian actor and playback singer from Coimbatore who has worked primarily in Tamil and Telugu cinema. He rose to wider public attention

Early life and background

Harish Kalyan was born on 29 July 1990 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. He grew up in the same city and later studied visual communication at Annamalai University. Acting and film sets were part of his environment from an early age; he has described spending time around shoots and school performances as formative influences on his decision to pursue a career in cinema.

Career

Harish began his film career with a debut in the Tamil feature Sindhu Samaveli (2010), playing the role of Anbu. He has since worked across Tamil and Telugu films, with notable Tamil titles including Sattapadi Kutram (2011), Poriyaalan (2014), Pyaar Prema Kaadhal (2018), Dharala Prabhu (2020), and Kasada Thapara (2021). His Telugu credits include Jai Sriram (2013) and appearances in Kaadhali (2017) and Jersey (2019).

In addition to acting, Harish is a playback singer and is trained in Hindustani music. He has contributed vocals to film songs, including the Tamil track "Yei Kadavulae" from Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum (2019), and released a song titled I’m Single in 2016. He is also proficient at playing the keyboard.

Television exposure played an important role in raising his profile. Harish participated in the reality series Bigg Boss Tamil, appearing in multiple seasons around 2017–2019, which expanded his visibility among TV audiences.

Public profile

Harish has received several recognitions for his work. He won the Edison Award for Romantic Hero of the Year in 2019 for his performance in Pyaar Prema Kaadhal and was named Chennai Times Most Desirable Man for 2020 by the Times of India. He also received a Rising Star (Tamil) special award at the 13th South Indian International Movie Awards for the film Lubber Pandhu.

Outside of film, Harish has been featured on covers of fashion and lifestyle magazines. He maintains a public persona that blends his interests in fitness and spirituality; he is a regular at the gym, enjoys riding motorcycles and playing soccer, and often visits religious sites.

Personal life

Harish Kalyan is the son of Kalyan, who has worked as an actor, film distributor, and owner of a music label. He married Narmada Udaykumar on 28 October 2022 at GPN Palace in Thiruverkadu, Chennai. He follows a non-vegetarian diet and counts Sachin Tendulkar and Rajinikanth among his favorites.

Latest updates

Harish continues to act in Tamil and Telugu films and to contribute as a playback singer. He remains active in the public sphere through television appearances and events, and he participates in tributes and industry gatherings, such as shows held in memory of the late actor Vivek.
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Recent Work

Pyaar Prema Kaadhal

Tamil film for which he won the Edison Award for Romantic Hero of the Year

2018
Dharala Prabhu

Tamil film released in 2020

2020
Kasada Thapara

Tamil film released in 2021

2021
Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum (song: Yei Kadavulae)

Provided vocals for the Tamil song

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted in Tamil cinema with Sindhu Samaveli (2010)
  2. Worked in both Tamil and Telugu films, including Jai Sriram (Telugu, 2013) and Jersey (Telugu, 2019)
  3. Contestant on Bigg Boss Tamil, increasing mainstream visibility
  4. Edison Award for Romantic Hero of the Year (2019) for Pyaar Prema Kaadhal
  5. Named Chennai Times Most Desirable Man 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harish Kalyan born?

29 July 1990

What is Harish Kalyan known for?

Actor and Playback Singer

What is Harish Kalyan’s marital status?

Married

Who is Harish Kalyan married to?

Narmada Udaykumar