Harshavardhan Gowda Hassan
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| Born | 15 August 1997 (age 28) Hassan, Karnataka, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | B.Com |
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| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Film Producer, Social Worker, RTI Activist |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | Multiple businesses, film production, social service |
| Notable works | Humanity (Short Film), Goggayya, Nishidda, Chalmen Road |
| Awards | National Icon Award; Young Entrepreneur Award; Bharatiya Pratibha Gourav Samman; Shreshta Bharat Puraskar; Subhash Chandra Bose National Icon Award |
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Harshavardhan Gowda Hassan is an Indian entrepreneur, film producer, social worker, and RTI activist from Karnataka. He started his entrepreneurial journey in 2015 and has since built multiple companies across finance, media, entertainment, and social sectors. His active involvement in business activities also includes his work as a film producer and his participation in charitable programs and public education projects.
Early Life and Education
Harshavardhan Gowda was born on 15 August 1997 in Hassan, Karnataka. He completed his Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) and developed an early interest in business and social service. From his early childhood, he showed a strong desire to become an entrepreneur and he started his first business projects during his teenage years.
Career
Harshavardhan began his career as a self-employed entrepreneur in 2015. His professional activities expanded to multiple industries which included finance and insurance and film production and media and hospitality. He established multiple companies including Ashwatthama Microfinance Pvt. Ltd. and Rightway PE Pvt. Ltd. and Riichman Gold Company which he now manages as their owner.
Besides his business operations he works on multiple projects which include Rightway Capital and Shining Glamstar fashion events and Alico Unity Insurance B2B insurance and Vardhan Cinemas film production and Vardhan News Kannada media platform. He has established multiple finance and microfinance branches throughout Karnataka and Hyderabad to expand his business operations.
He established multiple startup companies including Let’s Goo Pvt. Ltd. and ORB Gold and Diamond and Ashwatthama Banking and Monisha Silver House to expand his business activities.
Film and Media Work
Harshavardhan Gowda produces films through his production companies Vardhan Enterprises and Vardhan Cinemas. He produced over 22 album songs together with a short film called Humanity which won awards and received recognition. He has worked on feature films which include Goggayya and Nishidda and Chalmen Road.
The short film Humanity became a major highlight of his career and played a significant role in establishing his presence in the film and media industry.
Notable Works
The short film Humanity and the feature films Goggayya and Nishidda and Chalmen Road represent the main achievements of Harshavardhan Gowda. He completed more than 22 album songs for these projects which demonstrate his musical work.
Business Ventures
Harshavardhan operates a wide range of businesses.
Corporate Companies
- Ashwatthama Microfinance Pvt Ltd
- Rightway PE Pvt Ltd
- Riichman Gold Company
Other Business Units
- Vardhan Enterprises (Trading & Distribution)
- Vardhan Cinemas (Film Production)
- Rightway Capital (Finance Lending)
- Shining Glamstar (Fashion Events)
- Alico Unity Insurance (B2B Insurance)
- Karavali Food Court (Mysore)
- Udupi Veg (Restaurant)
- Vardhan News Kannada (Media Channel)
- Ananvi Cafe (Bangalore)
Social Work and Trust Activities
Harshavardhan Gowda participates in both social service work and charitable activities. He established the Vardhan Charitable Trust and also holds the position of Honorary President at Kaveri Teerada Makkalu Trust and Fund for Humanity which he founded. Through these initiatives, he has been engaged in various welfare and community development activities. He donated about ₹1.5 crore to social service and relief efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 to assist people who were affected by the emergency.
Achievements and Recognition
Harshavardhan Gowda has received several awards for his contributions in business, film, and social service.
| Year | Award | Presented By / Remarks |
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| — | Machidevara Award | Presented by MP Sumalatha Ambarish |
| — | Indian Inspiration Award | — |
| — | Bharatiya Pratibha Gourav Samman | — |
| — | Shreshta Bharat Puraskar | — |
| — | National Icon Award | — |
| — | Subhash Chandra Bose National Icon Award | — |
| — | Youth Businessman Award | — |
| — | Young Entrepreneur Award | — |
Personal Life
Harshavardhan Gowda resides in Hassan which is located in Karnataka state. His activities include social activism work which he performs together with his business and film industry work. He actively participates in activities which benefit the public. To protect his safety, he has hired professional security staff who have military backgrounds.