Harshvardhan Rane

Harshavardhan Rane (born 16 December 1983) is an Indian actor, who primarily works in Telugu and Hindi films.

Rane was born on 16 December 1983 in Rajamahendravaram, Andhra State, India to a Telugu mother and a Marathi father.

He was brought up in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh and moved to Delhi when he was 16 years old before settling down in Mumbai.

Rane started his career with a small stint on television, in Left Right Left (2007-2008).

Rane made his acting debut with the Hindi television series, Left Right Left in 2008.

He portrayed Cadet Rummy Gaur in the second season.

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.

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."

He then appeared in successful Telugu films including Naa Ishtam, Avunu both (2012), Prema Ishq Kaadhal (2013), Anaamika and Maaya both (2014).

He had two films in 2012.

He first appeared in Naa Ishtam opposite Genelia D'Souza.

He then portrayed the lead opposite Poorna in Avunu.

Rediff.com noted, "Avunu works because of the acting of Poorna and Harsha. Harsha shows his brilliance towards the end."

He portrayed a musician opposite Vithika Sheru in Prema Ishq Kaadhal in 2013.

Times of India wrote, "Harshvardhan Rane looks every bit the brooding rock."

Rane had four releases in 2014.

He first portrayed a software engineer in Anaamika opposite Nayanthara.

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."

Next he portrayed a software engineer opposite Anjali in Geethanjali.

Rane then had a cameo role in Brother of Bommali.

In 2015, Rane reprised his role of Harsha in the sequel of Avunu titled, Avunu 2.

Next, he did a cameo in Bengal Tiger, the same year.

Rane made his Hindi film debut with Sanam Teri Kasam.

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."

While News18 mentioned him as "one of the most incredible performer."

He received Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow – Male nomination for the film.

In 2017, he did a cameo in Fidaa opposite Sai Pallavi.

Rane had two films in 2018.

He first portrayed Maj. Harbhajan Singh in J P Dutta's Paltan, opposite Monica Gill.

Hindustan Times said, "Harshvardhan Rane commit fully to his part with noses-flaring and eyebrows furrowing the brow."

He then portrayed a kidnapper in Kavacham.

Deccan Chronicle stated, "Harshavardhan Rane justifies his cameo."

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).

In 2020, he portrayed a gangster opposite Sanjeeda Sheikh in Taish.

It released as a feature film and a six episodic series.

Bollywood Hungama noted, "Rane looks dashing and gives a first-rate performance."