Meet actor who became star at 15, gave blockbusters with Karisma, challenged Govinda, but one accident ruined his life; he is now…

If you grew up in the 90s, chances are you’ve heard of Harish Kumar, the actor who charmed audiences across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam films.

A child artist at just four years old, Harish quickly rose to fame, landing his first lead role at the age of 15 and becoming a sensation almost overnight. Born in Hyderabad in August 1975, Harish enjoyed massive popularity in the early stages of his career.

He was known for films like Prem Qaidi, Coolie No. 1, and Tirangaa, and at one point, he seemed unstoppable. In fact, it was his performance in the Telugu film Prema Khaidi that caught the eye of veteran producer D. Ramanaidu. So impressed was Ramanaidu that he remade the film in Hindi as Prem Qaidi, which marked Harish’s Bollywood debut alongside Karisma Kapoor. The film became a commercial hit, and both leads were instantly thrust into the spotlight.

Over the years, Harish appeared in as many as 280 films, working across multiple industries and languages. However, despite his early success, things eventually took a downturn. According to a report by Dainik Bhaskar, Harish fell victim to a scam that derailed his career. At the same time, he reportedly struggled with rapid weight gain, which led to a change in his appearance and a decline in film offers. As a result, he gradually faded from the public eye.

By the time Inteqam released in 2001, Harish had already started retreating from the spotlight. Since then, little has been heard about him, and no clear information is available on his whereabouts or what he’s been up to. His story remains one of sudden fame, lost opportunities, and a quiet disappearance from the world of cinema.