This name is associated with the zodiac sign Karka (Cancer).
| Rashi(Symbol / zodiac sign) | Karka (Cancer) |
| Name Start Letters | DD, H - Karka (Cancer) |
| Symbol | Crab |
| Element | Water |
| Ruling body | Moon |
| Quality | Movable |
Harishchandra name was mentioned in few of the roles in Vishwamitra, Satya Harishchandra, Satyavadi Raja Harishchandra, Jeevan Mrityu, Virupaksha, Hawaa Hawaai, Brahmarshi Vishwamitra, Grahasti as role of Raja Harishchandra, Harishchandra, King Harishchandra, Harishchandra Shroff 'Harish', Harishchandra Prasad, Harishchandra Waghmare, Satya Harishchandra, Harishchandra Khanna by the artists like Arun Govil, Rajkumar, D.D. Dabke, Ajit Khan, Rajeev Kanakala, Makrand Deshpande, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Ashok Kumar.
Arun Govil portrayed Raja Harishchandra in the production 'Vishwamitra', while Rajkumar portrayed Raja Harishchandra in the production 'Satya Harishchandra', while D.D. Dabke portrayed Raja Harishchandra in the production 'Satyavadi Raja Harishchandra', while Ajit Khan portrayed Raja Harishchandra in the production 'Jeevan Mrityu', while Rajeev Kanakala portrayed Raja Harishchandra in the production 'Virupaksha', while Makrand Deshpande portrayed Raja Harishchandra in the production 'Hawaa Hawaai', while Nandamuri Balakrishna portrayed Raja Harishchandra in the production 'Brahmarshi Vishwamitra', while Ashok Kumar portrayed Raja Harishchandra in the production 'Grahasti'. Each interpretation brings a new perspective to the character of Raja Harishchandra, highlighting the diversity of artistic expression.
| Movie / Play Title | Character Name | Artist Name |
|---|---|---|
| Vishwamitra | Raja Harishchandra | Arun Govil |
| Satya Harishchandra | Harishchandra | Rajkumar |
| Satyavadi Raja Harishchandra | King Harishchandra | D.D. Dabke |
| Jeevan Mrityu | Harishchandra Shroff 'Harish' | Ajit Khan |
| Virupaksha | Harishchandra Prasad | Rajeev Kanakala |
| Hawaa Hawaai | Harishchandra Waghmare | Makrand Deshpande |
| Brahmarshi Vishwamitra | Satya Harishchandra | Nandamuri Balakrishna |
| Grahasti | Harishchandra Khanna | Ashok Kumar |
