An aspiring young talent hailing from the suburbs of Chennai, Harish Kalyan is best known for his works in Tamil films. Despite having a hard time through his early years in cinema, he constantly pushed himself and finally got recognized for his exceptional performance with the 2014 hit thriller Poriyalan. Over half a dozen of his films failed to take a sturdy opening at the box office. Harish took part as one of the contestants in the Kamal Haasan-hosted TV reality show ‘Bigg Boss Tamil’. To say in his own words, he ended up with the show as the wildcard contestant along with Suja Varunee and Kaajal Pasupathi to get fame and exposure. His acting credits include Pyaar Prema Kaadhal, Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum, Dharala Prabhu, Kasada Tabara, Oh Manapenne!, and Let’s Get Married.
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Harish Kalyan Biography
Harish Kalyan was born on the 29th of June 1990, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is currently 33 years old.
| Birth Name | Harish Kalyan |
| Nickname | Harish |
| Date of Birth | June 29, 1990 |
| Place of Birth | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Age | 33 years old 2024 |
| Sun Sign | Cancer |
| Profession | Actor, Model, Singer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Ethnicity | Indian (Tamil) |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Residence | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Early Life and Family
He comes from a family that has a well-established connection with the entertainment industry. His father, Five Star Kalyan, is a film distributor and music label owner. His mother is a housewife. His father played the role of his father in the 2016 Tamil film Vil Ambu. He is an engineering graduate.
Harish Kalyan Wife
Harish Kalyan has been married to Narmada Udauakumar since October 2022.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 8 inches Centimeters – 172 cm Meters – 1.72 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 76 kg Pounds – 167 lbs |
| Body Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 9 (US) |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Harish Kalyan made his onscreen debut with the 2010 Tamil film Sindhu Samaveli alongside Amala Paul.
Television Debut
He appeared as one of the 19 contestants in the first season of Bigg Boss Tamil, a reality show hosted by Kamal Haasan.
Brand Endorsements
He has appeared in a number of television commercials and print ads.
Trivia
Harish Kalyan released an independent song titled “I’m Single” in 2016
Favorite Things
- Actor – Vijay, Ajith, Silambarasan
- Actress – Nayanthara
- Food – Biryani
Social Media Portfolio
He has considerable followers on different social media platforms, Follow him on:
- Instagram – harish_kalyan
- Facebook – actorharishkalyan
- Twitter – iamharishkalyan
Harish Kalyan Facts
Made his acting debut in the 2010 controversial Tamil film Sindhu Samaveli along with Amala Paul, which is also her debut film.
Despite looking good with a bunch of talent, he got a break in the 2014 Tamil film Poriyaalan.
Some of his notable movies include Sindhu Samaveli, Poriyaalan, and Vil Ambu.
Harish is an accomplished keyboard player and a football player. He is also learning Hindustani.
Interestingly, he is also a playback singer, who released an independent single titled ” I’m Single” in 2016.
Harish is a food junkie.
Harish participated as a wildcard contestant in the first season of Bigg Boss Tamil hosted by Kamal Haasan.
In 2022, he won two Edison Awards in various categories for his performance in Kasada Thapara and Oh Mannapenne!
In 2023, he starred opposite Iavana in the Tamil film Let’s Get Married, directed by debutant Ramesh Thamilmani and produced by Dhoni Entertainment.