Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceKarnataka, India
Date of Birth20/05/1970
Age55 years (died on 06, Nov, 2025)
Date of Death06/11/2025

Latest News about Harish Rai

06/11/2025

Kannada actor Harish Rai, renowned for his role as Khasim Chacha in the KGF franchise and his portrayal of Roy in Om, passed away after a prolonged battle with thyroid cancer. He died at Kidwai Hospital in Bengaluru at the age of 55, leaving behind a significant legacy in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu cinema.

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Bio/Wiki

Known for
  • His roles in the films ‘Om’ (1995)
  • The ‘KGF’ Series (2018, 2022)
  • Portrayal of Khasim Chacha in KGF: Chapter 1 and Chapter 2
  • Role of Roy in Om (1995)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

Children2 Sons

Career

DebutKannada Film: Om (1995) as Roy
Last FilmKGF: Chapter 2 (2022)
Notable Films
  • Om (1995)
  • Operation Antha (1995)
  • CBI Durga (1997)
  • Thaayavva (1997)
  • Karnataka Police (1998)
  • Garuda (1999)
  • Majestic (2002)
  • Katthegalu Saar Katthegalu (2003)
  • Nalla (2004)
  • Deadly Soma (2005)
  • Police Story 3 (2011)
  • Sanju Weds Geetha (2011)
  • Jinke Mari (2013)
  • The Plan (2015)
  • Raj Bahaddur (2016)
  • Bangalore Underworld (2017)
  • KGF: Chapter 1 (2018)
  • KGF: Chapter 2 (2022)
  • Simharoopini (2024)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Harish Rai worked in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu films.
2. He starred in notable films such as ‘Nalla’ (2004), ‘Swayamvara’ (2010), ‘Sanju Weds Geetha’ (2011), ‘Raj Bahadur’ (2016), ‘Bangalore Underworld’ (2017), and ‘Simharoopini’ (2024).
3. Gained prominence for his portrayal of Khasim Chacha in the ‘KGF’ series.
4. He faced significant health challenges during his treatment, discussing the exorbitant costs of his cancer treatment.
5. In media conversations, he expressed his desire to return to acting after recovery, highlighting the support from actor Yash.
6. He hailed from a well-known family that runs the 'Novelty' jewellery shop in Udupi, Karnataka.
7. He passed away on 6 November 2025 at Kidwai Hospital in Bengaluru after battling thyroid cancer.
8. He was 55 years old at the time of his death.
9. Actor Darshan helped him early in his career.
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