Actor · Performer · New York / New Jersey

Harsh Kumar
Shakti

A grounded, magnetic screen presence shaped by Indian cinema, New York theatre, and method training.

Watch demo reel Actor résumé
BaseNYC · Jersey City
TrainingLee Strasberg
ExperienceFilm · Theatre · Live
Selected work

01 / Acting reel

Watch the
work.

Demo reel01:24

Film and television performance selections.

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02 / Selected work

Stories across
screen and stage.

01

Feature film

Khwab Sare Jhootey

Lead role
02

Television

Kasam Durga Ki

Actor
03

New York theatre

Katha — The Indian Story

Sardar Udham Singh
04

Film & live performance

Independent productions

Actor · Dancer
Full credits on IMDb ↗Backstage profile ↗
Harsh Kumar Shakti in a white suit, seated in an elegant interior

03 / Profile

International experience.
New York discipline.

Harsh Kumar Shakti is an Indian actor and performer based in the New York City area. His work moves between quiet vulnerability, romantic charm, and commanding intensity.

After beginning his career in Indian film, including Tollywood, Bhojpuri, and Bollywood projects, Harsh moved to New York to deepen his craft at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. His experience now spans film, theatre, modeling, dance, and live cultural productions.

Training
Method Acting
Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute
Languages
English · Hindi · Telugu
Performance
Screen acting · Theatre · Bollywood dance · Bhangra
Local hire
New York City · New Jersey
Harsh Kumar Shakti in a quiet, contemplative character portrait

04 / Casting range

Stillness with
something underneath.

Romantic leadDriven professionalAntagonistImmigrant storyPeriod dramaPhysical performer
“I’m drawn to characters who carry two truths at once — what they show the room, and what they’re fighting to hide.”

05 / Headshots

One actor.
Distinct energies.

Harsh Kumar Shakti polished dramatic headshot in blue
Focused
Harsh Kumar Shakti natural commercial headshot
Natural
Harsh Kumar Shakti warm smiling headshot
Approachable
Harsh Kumar Shakti bearded character headshot
Warm
Harsh Kumar Shakti playful fashion portrait
Playful
Harsh Kumar Shakti seated cinematic portrait
Introspective
Harsh Kumar Shakti intense editorial portrait
Edgy
Harsh Kumar Shakti energetic character portrait
Energetic
Harsh Kumar Shakti composed profile portrait
Composed
Harsh Kumar Shakti quiet seated character portrait
Contemplative

06 / Press

In conversation.
In the press.

CanvasRebel · Interview

Meet Harsh Kumar Shakti

A conversation about storytelling, cultural exchange, method training, and building an international performance career.

Read the feature Shoutout Atlanta · Interview

Meet Harsh Kumar Shakti — Actor

Harsh shares his journey as an actor, the experiences that shaped his craft, and the purpose behind his work.

Read the feature Ahmedabad Mirror · Profile

A Rising Star in the Acting Industry

A career profile spanning Indian film, New York method training, theatre, dance, and live cultural performance.

Read the article

07 / Contact

Let’s make
the scene land.

Available for film, television, theatre, commercial, modeling, and live performance opportunities.

harshkumar12327@gmail.com ↗+1 917 913 0827
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Ready to Roll?

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Date2026

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