{
  "id": 19658500,
  "title": "Karisma Kapoor’s first hero was a star at 15, girls wrote to him in blood, was left bedridden",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/karisma-kapoors-first-hero-was-a-star-at-15-girls-wrote-to-him-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T14:05:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/karisma-kapoor-first-hero-harish-star-15-girls-wrote-in-blood-bedridden-10960363/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Born in 1975 in a Telugu family residing in Hyderabad, Harish Kumar harboured aspirations for a career in acting since the tender age of four. His father harboured a similar desire, despite the young Harish's initial inclination towards cricket. Despite his initial reluctance, Harish eventually embraced his father's wishes, setting the stage for a prolific acting career that would span over three decades. At the age of eight, Harish was bestowed with the prestigious Nandi Award for his performance in Andhra Kesari, directed by none other than the then Chief Minister and actor, N. T. Rama Rao.\n\nHarish's filmography is a testament to his versatility, with over 300 films to his name across five different languages. Notable among these is his debut film in Hindi, Andha Kanoon, which also marked the Hindi film debut of the iconic Rajinikanth. Harish's performance in this film was nothing short of remarkable, as he played the role of Rajinikanth's childhood friend. Known endearingly as \"Master Hari,\" Harish worked in diverse film industries, collaborating with luminaries such as Rekha, Nana Patekar, Raajkumar, and Rajinikanth.\n\nHowever, Harish's journey was not without its challenges. His early success in the industry came at the cost of his education and a conventional childhood. At the age of 13, Harish made his debut as a leading actor in the Malayalam film Daisy, which became a major commercial success. This early success, however, necessitated a significant sacrifice, as Harish often had to choose between school and film shoots. In such instances, his father would urge him to take the car for the shoot, despite the inconvenience, emphasizing, \"You won't get this opportunity again.\"\n\nDespite these sacrifices, Harish has never expressed regret over his career choices. Instead, he has consistently expressed deep admiration and gratitude towards his parents. In an interview, Harish stated, \"There is God, but after him, it is your parents. I am extremely proud that my parents did a lot for me. They loved me a lot and they put a lot of hard work in making me who I am today.\" Harish's siblings, too, have followed in his footsteps, with none of them choosing a career in acting, reflecting their parents' unwavering support.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Harish Kumar, born in 1975, aspired for acting since age four.",
    "Debut as leading actor in Malayalam film Daisy at 13, commercial success.",
    "Bedridden due to career sacrifices, parents' unwavering support."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}