Harshvardhan Rane

Indian actor (born 1983)

Harshvardhan Rane

Rane in 2017

Born|  (1983-12-16) 16 December 1983 (age 40)

Rajamahendravaram
East Godavari District
Andhra, India

Occupation| Actor
Years active| 2007–present

Harshavardhan Rane (born 16 December 1983) is an Indian actor, who primarily works in Telugu and Hindi films. Rane made his screen debut with the Telugu film Thakita Thakita (2010), and made his Hindi film debut with Sanam Teri Kasam (2016), for which he received the Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow – Male nomination.[1]

Rane started his career with a small stint on television, in Left Right Left (2007-2008). He then appeared in successful Telugu films including Naa Ishtam, Avunu both (2012), Prema Ishq Kaadhal (2013), Anaamika and Maaya both (2014). After venturing into Hindi films, Rane has received praise for his portrayal of a gangster in Taish (2020) and an adventure lover in Haseen Dillruba (2021).

## Early life[edit]

Rane was born on 16 December 1983[2][3] in Rajamahendravaram, Andhra State, India to a Telugu mother and a Maharashtrian father. He was brought up in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh and moved to Delhi when he was 16 years old before settling down in Mumbai.[4]

## Career[edit]

### Debut and early work (2008-2015)[edit]

Rane made his acting debut with the Hindi television series, Left Right Left in 2008. He portrayed Cadet Rummy Gaur in the second season.[5] Rane made his film debut with the Telugu film Thakita Thakita in 2010. He portrayed a college student opposite Haripriya. Rediff.com mentioned, "Harsh is apt for his role; He displays the earnestness and sincerity needed for the role."[6]

He had two films in 2012. He first appeared in Naa Ishtam opposite Genelia D'Souza.[7] He then portrayed the lead opposite Poorna in Avunu.[8] Rediff.com noted, "Avunu works because of the acting of Poorna and Harsha. Harsha shows his brilliance towards the end."[9] He portrayed a musician opposite Vithika Sheru in Prema Ishq Kaadhal in 2013.[10] Times of India wrote, "Harshvardhan Rane looks every bit the brooding rock."[11]

Rane had four releases in 2014. He first portrayed a software engineer in Anaamika opposite Nayanthara.[12][13] He then portrayed a fashion designer in Maaya opposite Avantika Mishra. 123telugu stated, "Harshavardhan Rane who usually does different kind of roles, has given a matured performance in this film."[14] Next he portrayed a software engineer opposite Anjali in Geethanjali.[15] Rane then had a cameo role in Brother of Bommali.[16]

In 2015, Rane reprised his role of Harsha in the sequel of Avunu titled, Avunu 2.[17] Next, he did a cameo in Bengal Tiger, the same year.[18]

###  Sanam Teri Kasam and progression (2016-present)[edit]

Rane and Hocane at Sanam Teri Kasam's promotions

Rane made his Hindi film debut with Sanam Teri Kasam.[19][20] He portrayed a lawyer opposite Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane. Hindustan Times noted, "Rane as Inder, delivers a controlled and poised performance. He lights up the screen with his strong and well-chiselled physique and emotes superbly through his eyes."[21] While News18 mentioned him as "one of the most incredible performer." He received Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow – Male nomination for the film.[22] In 2017, he did a cameo in Fidaa opposite Sai Pallavi.[23]

Rane had two films in 2018. He first portrayed Maj. Harbhajan Singh in J P Dutta's Paltan, opposite Monica Gill.[24][25] Hindustan Times said, "Harshvardhan Rane commit fully to his part with noses-flaring and eyebrows furrowing the brow."[26][27] He then portrayed a kidnapper in Kavacham.[28] Deccan Chronicle stated, "Harshavardhan Rane justifies his cameo."[29]

In 2020, he portrayed a gangster opposite Sanjeeda Sheikh in Taish. It released as a feature film and a six episodic series.[30] Bollywood Hungama noted, "Rane looks dashing and gives a first-rate performance."[31] Times of India said, " Rane, as ruthless gangster Pali, is impactful with the exception of his confrontational scene with Samrat."[32]

Rane portrayed an adventure lover opposite Taapsee Pannu in Haseen Dillruba, a Netflix release.[33] Firstpost stated, "Rane plays the only attention-grabbing character and delivers the film’s only memorable performance."[34] He had only one release in 2022. He portrayed an advocate in Tara Vs Bilal opposite Sonia Rathee.[35]

## Personal life[edit]

Rane is fluent in English, Hindi, Telugu and Marathi.[36] He dated actress Kim Sharma from 2018 to 2019.[37] Reportedly, he is currently dating his Taish co-star, Sanjeeda Sheikh.[38]

In 2022, Rane bought a campervan, few days before his birthday. Rane became India's first actor to own a campervan.[39] He said,

> As everyone else does, I love freedom too. Since childhood I just wanted to be unchained. Staying in the nature helps me focus on my films and keeps me connected to mother earth. Since last 12 years, I have been dreaming about owning a campervan which I can live in.[40]

## Other work and public image[edit]

Rane promoting Tara Vs Bilal

Aakriti Anand of Filmfare finds Rane to be "cool, calm and amicable".[41] Priyanka Roy of The Telegraph found him to be "humble, level-headed, easygoing and honest" and added, "Rane impressed with Sanam Teri Kasam and has grabbed attention with Taish and Haseen Dillruba."[42] Praising the actor, director Bejoy Nambiar said, "Harsh is one of those actors who spoils the director. He is such a delight to work with that anyone who works with him would love to work with him again."[43] In the Times' 50 Most Desirable Men list, Rane ranked 32nd in 2016,[44] 35th in 2017,[45] 33rd in 2018,[46] 31st in 2019[47] and 29th in 2020.[48] In Hyderabad Times' Most Desirable Men list, he was placed 16th in 2015.[49]

Rane owns a charity foundation holding garage sales for the ShirtOff Foundation to raise money to support the education of a girl-child (Swati) who had lost her parents to HIV.[50] The campaign has him selling T-shirts he wore in his films at charity garage sales.[51] He then sold his shirts in Hyderabad from his latest hit Sanam Teri Kasam and managed to single-handedly raise close to Rs Two lakhs and still counting through online sales.

> My fans buy my shirts on sale and pose with me holding placards that read Took my #ShirtOff while some choose to simply contribute. I am also humbled by the support of fans and every contribution no matter how big or small, go a long way in helping Swati.

> \- Rane talking about this unique initiative.[52][53]

Rane also endorsed a Sri Lankan Wildlife Sanctuary in 2018.[54] In May 2021, Rane sold his bike to raise oxygen concentrators for those infected by the covid virus.[55][56][57]

## Filmography[edit]

Key  †  | Denotes films that have not yet been released

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### Films[edit]

Year  | Title  | Role  | Language  | Notes  | Ref.

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2010  | Thakita Thakita | Sridhar  | Telugu |  |
2012  | Naa Ishtam | Kishore  | Telugu  |  |
Avunu | Harsha  | Telugu  |  |
Infinity | Dev  | Hindi | Short film  |
2013  | Prema Ishq Kaadhal | Randhir "Randy"  | Telugu  |  | [58]
2014  | Anaamika | Ajay  | Telugu  | Bilingual film  |
Nee Enge En Anbe | Tamil |
Maaya | Siddharth Varma  | Telugu  |  |
Geethanjali | Madhunandhan  | Telugu  |  |
Brother of Bommali | Harsha  | Telugu  |  |
Hello Good Bye | Protagonist  | Telugu  | Short film  |
2015  | Avunu 2 | Harsha  | Telugu  |  |
Bengal Tiger | Karan  | Telugu  | Cameo appearance  |
2016  | Sanam Teri Kasam | Inder Lal Parihaar  | Hindi  |  | [59]
Khamakha | Udayan  | Hindi  | Short film  |
2017  | Fidaa | Bhanumathi's neighbour  | Telugu  | Cameo appearance  |
Excuse Me  | "Sir"  | Telugu  | Short film  |
2018  | Paltan | Major Harbhajan Singh  | Hindi  |  |
Kavacham | Aravindh  | Telugu  |  |
2020  | Taish | Pali Brar  | Hindi  |  |
2021  | Haseen Dillruba | Neel Tripathi  | Hindi  |  |
2022  | Tara Vs Bilal | Advocate Bilal "Billu" Khan  | Hindi  |  |
2023  | Kun Faya Kun †  | TBA | Hindi  | Post-production  | [60]
Miranda Boys †  | TBA | Hindi  | Post-production  | [61]
Dangey †  | TBA | Hindi  | Post-production  | [62]
2024  | Untitled film †  | TBA | Hindi  | Post-production  | [63]

### Television[edit]

Year  | Title  | Role  | Language  | Notes

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2007-2008  | Left Right Left | Cadet Rummy Gaur  | Hindi | Unknown episodes

## Accolades[edit]

Year  | Award  | Category  | Film  | Result  | Ref.

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2017  | Stardust Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow – Male | Sanam Teri Kasam | Nominated  | [64]

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*[TBA]: To be announced