Harsh Mayar is an Indian actor. He won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for his work in the 2011 film I Am Kalam.
Wiki/Biography
Harsh Mayar was born on Sunday, 22 March 1998 (age 24; as of 2022) in Dakshinpuri, New Delhi. He did his schooling at Yogi Arvind Sarvodya Bal Vidyalaya in New Delhi.
A childhood picture of Harsh Mayar dressed up as Lord Shiva
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 6″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
His parents got married on 9 May. Harsh has a sibling named Chandan Mua, who is a professional makeup artist.
Harsh Mayar’s family picture
Relationship
Harsh Mayar is in a relationship with Sukanya Rajan.
Harsh Mayar with his girlfriend, Sukanya Rajan
Career
Film
In 2011, Harsh made his debut with Nila Madhab Panda’s award-winning film titled I Am Kalam in which he played the role of Chotu (who calls himself Kalam as inspired by former President of India, Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam). His role in the film earned him immense popularity and the 58th National Film Award (2011) for the best child actor.
Harsh Mayar (left) as Chhotu in a still from the Hindi film ‘I Am Kalam’ (2011)
In 2012, Harsh appeared in Nila Madhab Panda’s film titled Jalpari: The Desert Mermaid in which he played Ajite, the leader of the kids’ gang in a village.
Harsh Mayar as Ajite in a still from the film ‘Jalpari The Desert Mermaid’ (2012)
Harsh appeared in many films such as Chaarfutiya Chhokare (2014), Hichki (2018), Desires of the Heart (2013), Padh Le Basanti (2019), and Kanpuriye (2019).
Web series
Harsh has also acted in Indian web series such as Gullak (2019), Abhay (2019)
Television
In 2014, he made his television debut with the Hindi crime series titled Gumrah: End of Innocence. In this series, he appeared as a bully.
Musical theatre
Mayar was in a Hindi musical titled ‘Paighamber’, directed by Vikas Dwivedi, with Tom Alter and Amit Behl in lead roles.
Harsh Mayar on the official poster of the musical play titled Paighamber (2015)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
International Awards
- 2011: River Rock Award Best Actor in Silent River Film Festival, California -I Am Kalam
- 2011: Special Mention for Best Actor in International Children’s Film Festival India, Hyderabad – I Am Kalam
- 2010: Best Actor in Minsk International Film Festival “Listapad”
National Awards
- 2010: Best Child Actor – I Am Kalam
- 2011: Best Child Actor In Bhagat Singh Bravery Award
Favourites
- Film(s): Sadma (1983) and Good Newwz (2019)
- Actor: Shah Rukh Khan
- Actress: Kangana Ranaut
- Cartoon(s): Tom & Jerry, Scooby-Doo, Richie Rich, and Noddy
- Web series: Money Heist
Facts/Trivia
- After the release of the film ‘I Am Kalam’ (2011), former Indian President Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam gifted his autobiography to Harsh Mayar.
- Harsh has a keen interest in singing and dancing.
- He has a pet dog named Romeo Mayar.
