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Harsh Kumar
Harsh Kumar (born December 14, 2007)[1] is an Indian voice actor, actor, and performer best known for his work in Hindi-dubbed animated shows and movies. He gained recognition as the voice of Rangda in Rangda Ka Mayajaal, and has played multiple roles in the Indian dubs of Pokémon, Chhota Bheem, and The Wild Robot.
Early Life
Harsh Kumar was born in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, to Rajesh Kumar and Sangita Saroj.[2] His passion for the performing arts began at a young age through theatre. He first gained recognition for his portrayal of Chandan, the son of Panna Dhay, in the stage production Deepdaan of Panna Dhay.
Career
Voice Acting
Harsh began his voice acting career in 2022, debuting as the Hindi voice of young Jake Sully in Avatar: The Way of Water. Since then, his clear diction and youthful voice have made him a preferred choice for major animation dubbing studios.[3]
Notable Voice Roles:
- Bunty Batra in Chikoo Aur Bunty
- Rangda in Rangda Ka Mayajaal
- Goodra in Pokémon The Series: XY
- Naklitree in Pokémon Horizons: The Series
Acting and Hosting
Harsh made a cameo in the unreleased film Sangharsh Ki Udaan. He was discovered by Dainik Jagran after a live theatre performance, which led to his first hosting job. He later became a recurring host and folk performer at the Gorakhpur Mahotsav, meeting top artists like Ravi Kishan and Kalpana Patowary.[4]
Awards and recognitions
| Year | Award | Category | Presented By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | कलारत्न सम्मान | Gorakhpur Mahotsav | Uttar Pradesh Tourism |
| 2023 | Best Child Anchor of The Year | Jagran Josh | Dainik Jagran |
| 2024 | Adiyogi Samman | Adiyogi Samman | Isha Foundation |