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Harish Kumar Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 3 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth1 August 1975

Age49 Years (as of 2024)

BirthplaceHyderabad, Telangana

ProfessionActor, Producer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSangeeta Chugh

FamilySon - Name Not Known

Harish Kumar Biography

Harish Kumar is an Indian actor and producer who began as a child artiste and worked across multiple Indian film industries. Known early on as "Master Hari

Early life and background

Harish Kumar was born on 1 August 1975 in Hyderabad, Telangana. He grew up in Hyderabad and holds Indian nationality. His zodiac sign is Leo. Details about his parents and formal education are not publicly recorded in the available material.

Career

Harish Kumar launched his film journey as a child actor in 1981, making his debut in Kondaveeti Simham. He earned recognition early: in 1983 he won a state award presented by then Chief Minister N. T. Rama Rao for his performance in Andhra Kesari, an honour that marked him as a notable young performer.

Transitioning from child roles to adult leads, Harish’s first film as a young actor was Daisy in 1988. Over the years he worked across several Indian film industries, appearing in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam projects. His filmography includes notable entries in multiple languages, reflecting a career that spanned regional cinemas.

In Hindi cinema he gained attention as the romantic lead in Prem Qaidi (1991), co-starring with Karishma Kapoor; that film helped establish a youthful, “chocolate boy” image. He also built a recognizable onscreen association with actor Govinda, frequently portraying the friend or sidekick in comedies. Collaborations with director David Dhawan became a recurring feature of his career, with Dhawan often casting him in films and even brief appearances.

Harish expanded his role in the industry by producing films, with Kaash... Hamara Dil Pagal Na Hota credited to him as a producer in 2003. His screen appearances continued into the 2000s and 2010s, with one of his later noted acting credits being Chaar Din Ki Chandni in 2012.

Awards and recognition

Beyond his early State Award, Harish received a Special Jury Award for Best Actor in 1996 for his work in Oho Naa Pellanta. These awards highlight both his early promise and performances in adult roles.

Public profile

Known in the industry by the childhood moniker Master Hari, Harish is described as having worked across many regional film industries, including Malayalam titles such as Sthreekuvendi Sthree (1990) and Vasyam (1991), and Telugu films including Daddy Daddy (1999), Rowdy Inspector (1992) and Praana Daata (1993). In Hindi cinema he appeared in titles across decades, with entries cited from the early 1980s through the 2010s.

Personal life

Harish Kumar married Sangeeta Chugh on 5 April 1995. The couple have one son. He follows Hinduism. Public sources describe him as non-smoking and not a consumer of alcohol.

Latest updates

As of the information available, Harish’s last noted acting appearance was in 2012. His contributions as both actor and producer across multiple languages remain the defining elements of his career.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Recent Work

Chaar Din Ki Chandni

Acting role; cited as one of his later film appearances

2012
Kaash... Hamara Dil Pagal Na Hota

Producer credit

2003
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted as a child actor in Kondaveeti Simham (1981)
  2. State Award for best child actor for Andhra Kesari (1983)
  3. Special Jury Award for Best Actor for Oho Naa Pellanta (1996)
  4. Led Prem Qaidi (1991) opposite Karishma Kapoor
  5. Worked across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam cinema
  6. Produced Kaash... Hamara Dil Pagal Na Hota (2003)
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

F4U profile pages are prepared from public career information, checked for readability, and updated when reliable correction sources are shared with the editorial team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harish Kumar born?

Harish Kumar was born on 1 August 1975.

What is Harish Kumar known for?

Harish Kumar is known for actor, Producer.

What is Harish Kumar’s marital status?

Harish Kumar's marital status is listed as Married.

Who is Harish Kumar married to?

Harish Kumar is publicly listed as married to Sangeeta Chugh.