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{{Short description|Indian actor (1949–2025)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name         = Bank Janardhan
| name               = Bank Janardhan
| birth_name    = Janardhan
| occupation        = {{hlist|Actor}}
| birth_date    = {{Birth year and age|1949}}
| years_active      = 1985–2024
| occupation    = {{hlist|Film actor|drama artist}}
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| birth_place   = [[Holalkere]], [[Chitradurga]], [[Karnataka]]
| birth_name        = Janardhan Rao Chauhan
| nationality  = Indian
| birth_date        = {{Birth date|1949|3|2|df=y}}
| othername     =
| birth_place       = [[Holalkere]], [[Chitradurga district]], [[Mysore State]], [[Dominion of India|India]]
| death_date        = {{Death date and age|2025|4|13|1949|3|2|df=y}}
| death_place        = [[Bangaluru]], Karnataka, India
| othername         =  
| resting_place      = [[Hebbal, Bengaluru]], Karnataka
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'''Janardhan''', known by his stage name '''Bank Janardhan''', was born in 1949 and is an [[India]]n actor in the [[Kannada film industry]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/guruprasads-first-kannada-release-agni-mushti-471613.html |title=Guruprasad's first Kannada release-'Agni Mushti' |publisher=news18.com |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180609094726/https://www.news18.com/news/india/guruprasads-first-kannada-release-agni-mushti-471613.html |archivedate=9 June 2018 |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/man-who-gave-kannada-films-an-edge-dies/articleshow/62559359.cms |title=Man who gave Kannada films an edge dies |publisher=bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119023950/http://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/man-who-gave-kannada-films-an-edge-dies/articleshow/62559359.cms |archivedate=19 January 2018 |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/7411190429-preview-kannada-movie-20179 |title=7411190429 Preview |publisher=indiaglitz.com |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180609094729/https://www.indiaglitz.com/7411190429-preview-kannada-movie-20179 |archivedate=9 June 2018 |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rF8ABAAAQBAJ&q=bank+janardhan+kannada+actor&pg=RA2-PA1858 |title=Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema |isbn=9781135943257 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180609094725/https://books.google.com/books?id=rF8ABAAAQBAJ&pg=RA2-PA1858&lpg=RA2-PA1858&dq=bank+janardhan+kannada+actor&source=bl&ots=UshRwI33Um&sig=K55UiXla8r4zx-U_JkIK6de9IR0&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi6tavdpcbbAhVEKo8KHcOcAyk4HhDoAQhZMAk#v=onepage&q=bank%20janardhan%20kannada%20actor&f=false |archivedate=9 June 2018 |df=dmy-all |last1=Rajadhyaksha |first1=Ashish |last2=Willemen |first2=Paul |date=10 July 2014 }}</ref> He is well-known for his [[comedy]] and [[drama]] roles in various Kannada [[film]]s and [[television]] series. Some of the notable films of Janardhan as an actor include ''[[News (film)|News]]'' (2005), ''[[Shhh! (film)|Shhh!]]'' (1993) and ''[[Tharle Nan Maga]]'' (1992). He acted in [[Kannada language|kannada]] television serials such as ''[[Bank Janardhan#Television|Paapa Pandu]]''.


==Career==
'''Janardhan Rao''' (2 March 1949 – 13 April 2025), known by his stage name '''Bank Janardhan''', was an Indian actor in the [[Kannada film industry]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/guruprasads-first-kannada-release-agni-mushti-471613.html |title=Guruprasad's first Kannada release-'Agni Mushti' |publisher=news18.com |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180609094726/https://www.news18.com/news/india/guruprasads-first-kannada-release-agni-mushti-471613.html |archivedate=9 June 2018}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/man-who-gave-kannada-films-an-edge-dies/articleshow/62559359.cms |title=Man who gave Kannada films an edge dies |publisher=bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119023950/http://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/man-who-gave-kannada-films-an-edge-dies/articleshow/62559359.cms |archivedate=19 January 2018}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rF8ABAAAQBAJ&amp;q=bank+janardhan+kannada+actor&amp;pg=RA2-PA1858 |title=Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema |isbn=9781135943257 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180609094725/https://books.google.com/books?id=rF8ABAAAQBAJ&amp;pg=RA2-PA1858&amp;lpg=RA2-PA1858&amp;dq=bank+janardhan+kannada+actor&amp;source=bl&amp;ots=UshRwI33Um&amp;sig=K55UiXla8r4zx-U_JkIK6de9IR0&amp;hl=en&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwi6tavdpcbbAhVEKo8KHcOcAyk4HhDoAQhZMAk#v=onepage&amp;q=bank%20janardhan%20kannada%20actor&amp;f=false |archivedate=9 June 2018  |last1=Rajadhyaksha |first1=Ashish |last2=Willemen |first2=Paul |date=10 July 2014 |publisher=Routledge }}&lt;/ref&gt; He was well-known for his comedy and drama roles in various Kannada films and television series. Some of the notable films of Janardhan as an actor include ''[[News (film)|News]]'' (2005), ''[[Shhh! (film)|Shhh!]]'' (1993) and ''[[Tharle Nan Maga]]'' (1992). He acted in Kannada television serials such as ''Papa Pandu''.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |author1=Grace Cyril |title=Veteran Kannada Actor Bank Janardhan Passes Away At 75 |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/veteran-kannada-actor-bank-janardhan-passes-away-at-75-ws-l-9297773.html |website=News18 |access-date=14 April 2025 |language=en-In}}&lt;/ref&gt; Janardhan died after a long illness in [[Bangaluru]], Karnataka, on 13 April 2025, at the age of 76.&lt;ref&gt;[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/veteran-kannada-actor-bank-janardhan-passes-away-at-74-after-prolonged-illness/articleshow/120270402.cms Veteran Kannada actor Bank Janardhan passes away at 74 after prolonged illness]&lt;/ref&gt;
Janardhan has acted in about 860 movies. Before his film career, he worked in [[Vijaya Bank]] in Holalkere. Janardhan is usually a comedy actor playing supporting roles. He is known for playing a stingy father in ''Tharle Nan Maga''. His performances with actors like [[Jaggesh]], [[Doddanna]] and [[Tennis Krishna]] were well liked.


==Filmography==
==Partial filmography==
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;"
''Source''&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://www.etvbharat.com/kn/!entertainment/veteran-actor-bank-janardhan-passes-away-celebrities-and-politicians-condoles-karnataka-news-kas25041401293|title=ಬ್ಯಾಂಕ್ ಜನಾರ್ಧನ್ ನಿಧನಕ್ಕೆ ಹೆಚ್‌ಡಿಕೆ, ಬೊಮ್ಮಾಯಿ, ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಸೇರಿ ಗಣ್ಯರ ಸಂತಾಪ|trans-title=HDK, Bommai, Upendra, and other dignitaries mourn the death of Bank Janardhan|work=[[ETV Network|ETV Bharat]]|language=kn|date=14 April 2025|access-date=7 September 2025}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! Year !! Films !! Language
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 100%;"
! Year !! Films  
! Role
! Notes
|-
|-
| 1991
|1985
| ''[[List of Kannada films of 1991|Ajagajanthara]]''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|''[[Pithamaha]]''
|
|
|-
|-
| 1991
|1986
| ''[[Gauri Ganesha]]'' ||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|''Bettada Thayi''
|
|
|-
|-
| 1992
| rowspan="2" |1987
|''[[Tharle Nan Maga]]'' ||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|''Thaliya Aane''
|
|
|-
|-
|1992
|''Bazar Bheema''
|''[[Belliyappa Bangarappa]]'' ||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 1993
| rowspan="3" |1988
|''[[Shhh! (Kannada film)]]''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|''Thayigobba Karna''
|
|
|-
|-
| 1993
|''Praja Prabhuthva''
|''[[List of Kannada films of 1993|Rupaayi Raja]]''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 1997
|''[[Jana Nayaka|Jaya Nayaka]]''
|''[[Cheluva]]''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 1998
| rowspan="4" |1989
|'' Kaurava''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|''Raja Yuvaraja''
|
|
|-
|-
| 1998
|''Jockey''
|''[[List of Kannada films of 1998|Bhama Sathyabhama]]''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2000
|''[[Doctor Krishna]]''
|''Khiladi''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2001
|''Deva''
|'' Jipuna Nanna Ganda''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2001
| rowspan="4" |1990
|''Shivappanayaka''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|''Tiger Gangu''
|
|
|-
|-
|2003
|''Rudra Thandava''
|[[Thayi Illada Thabbali]]
|
|[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|-
|-
|2004
|''[[Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru]]''
|''[[Ajju]]''
|
|[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|-
|-
| 2004
|''[[Policena Hendthi]]''
|'' [[Aagodella Olledakke|Agodella Olledakke]]''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Shwetha Naagara]]'' ||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
| rowspan="2" |1991
| ''[[Ajagajantara]]''
|
|
|-
|-
| 2004
| ''[[Gauri Ganesha]]''
|'' Hasige Iddashtu Kalu Chachu''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
| rowspan="5" | 1992
|''[[Tharle Nan Maga]]''  
| Parandamaiah Urbagal
|
|-
|''[[Bombat Hendthi]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Belliyappa Bangarappa]]''
|
|
|-
|-
| 2004
|''[[Ganesha Subramanya]]''
|'' Nija''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2004
|''[[Bharjari Gandu]]''
|'' [[Ranga S. S. L. C.]]''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2004
| rowspan="2" | 1993
|''Aha Nanna Tangi Madhve''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|''[[Shhh! (Kannada film)|Shhh!]]''
|
|
|-
|-
| 2005
|''[[Rupayi Raja]]''
|''Mr Bakra''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2005
| 1995
|'' Ugra Narasimha''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|''[[Aata Hudugata]]''
|Mohan
|
|-
|-
| 2005
| rowspan="2" | 1997
|'' Kashi from village''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|''[[Cheluva]]''
|
|
|-
|-
| 2005
|''Lady Commissioner''
|''Nanna Love Madthiya''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2005
| rowspan="3" | 1998
|''[[News (film)|News]]''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|''[[Kowrava]]''
|
|
|-
|-
| 2005
|''Bhama Sathyabhama''
|''Moorkha''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2006
| ''[[Karnataka Police (film)|Karnataka Police]]''  
|''[[7 O' Clock]]''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2007
| rowspan="2"|1999 || ''[[Aryabhata (film)|Aryabhata]]'' || ||
|'' Mathad Matadhu Mallige''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|-
|-
| 2007
|''[[Rambhe Urvashi Menake]]'' || ||
|'' Hettare Hennane Herabeku''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|-
|-
| 2007
| rowspan="3"|2000 || ''[[Hats Off India]]'' || ||
|''Ekadanta''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|-
|-
| 2007
|''[[Astra (2000 film)|Astra]]''
|''Circle Rowdy''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2008
|''Khiladi''
|''Kodagana Koli Nungitha ''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2001
|''[[Jipuna Nanna Ganda]]''
|
|
|-
|''Shivappanayaka''
|
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2002
|''[[Olu Saar Bari Olu]]'' || Houseowner
|
|-
|''[[H2O (2002 film)|H2O]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Balagalittu Olage Baa]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Makeup (2002 film)|Makeup]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2003
|''[[Thayi Illada Thabbali]] ''
|
|
|-
|''[[Raktha Kanneeru]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan="8" |2004
|''[[Super Aliya]]''
|
|
|-
|''Ajju''
|
|
|-
|''Agodella Olledakke''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Swetha Naagu]]''
|
|
|-
|''Hasige Iddashtu Kalu Chachu''
|
|
|-
|''Nija''
|
|
|-
|''[[Ranga SSLC]]''
|
|
|-
|''Aha Nanna Tangi Madhve''
|
|
|-
| rowspan="6" | 2005
|''[[Mr. Bakra]]''
|
|
|-
|''Ugra Narasimha''
|
|
|-
|''[[Kashi from Village]]''
|
|
|-
|''Nanna Love Madthiya''
|
|
|-
|''[[News (film)|News]]''
|
|
|-
|''Moorkha''
|
|
|-
| rowspan="2"|2006
|''[[7 O' Clock]]''
| Train Ticket Collector
|
|-
|''[[Chellata (film)|Chellata]]'' || Ramprasad
|
|-
| rowspan="5" | 2007
| ''[[Soundarya (film)|Soundarya]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige]]''
|
|
|-
|''Hettare Hennane Herabeku''
|
|
|-
|''[[Ekadantha]]''
|
|
|-
|''Circle Rowdy''
|
|
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2008
|''Kodagana Koli Nungitha ''
|
|
|-
|-
|2008
|''[[Navashakthi Vaibhava]]''  
|''[[Navashakthi Vaibhava]]''  
|[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
| ''Birse''
|
|
|-
| rowspan="6"|2009
|''[[KA-99 B-333]]''
|
|
|-
|-
|  2008
|''Minchu''
| ''Birse''||[[Tulu language|Tulu]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2009
|''[[Nannedeya Haadu]]''
|''Minchu''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2009
|''Bettadapurada Ditta Makkalu''
|''10th Class A Sec''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2009
|''[[Gilli (film)|Gilli]]''
|''Bettadapurada Ditta Makkalu''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2009
|''10th Class A Sec''
|''[[Gilli (film)|Gilli]]''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2009
| rowspan="17" | 2010
|'' Nannedeya Haadu''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|''[[Preethiya Theru]]''
|
|
|-
|-
| 2010
|''[[Crazy Kutumba]]''
|'' Preethiya Theru''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2010
|''Kiladi Krishna''
|''[[Crazy Kutumba]]''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2010
| ''[[Kutti Pisasu|Bombat Car]]'' || Waiter ||
|'' Kiladi Krishna''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|-
|-
| 2010
|''Nooru Janmaku''
|'' Nooru Janmaku''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2010
| ''Idre Gopi Bidre Papi''
| '' Idre Gopi Bidre Papi''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2010
|''Banni''
|''Banni''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2010
|''Chandulli Cheluve''
|'' Chandulli Cheluve''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2010
|''[[Lift Kodla]]''
|''[[List of Kannada films of 2010#July – December|Lift Kodla]]''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2010
|''Vichitra Premi''
|''Vichitra Premi''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2010
|''Nannavanu''
|'' Nannavanu''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2010
|''[[Naa Rani Nee Maharani]]''
|'' Naa Raani Nee Maharani''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2010
|''Holi''  
|''Holi'' ||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2010
|''[[Aithalakkadi]]''
|''[[Aithalakkadi]]''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2010
|''[[Parole (2010 film)|Parole]]''
|''Parole''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2010
|''Preethi Andre Ishtena''
|''Preethi Andre Ishtena''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2010
|''Narada Vijaya''
|'' Narada Vijaya''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-  
|-  
| 2011
| rowspan="8" | 2011
|'' [[Namitha I Love You]]''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|''[[Shravana (film)|Shravana]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[9 to 12]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[5 Idiots]]''
|
|
|-
|-
| 2011
|''Olavina Gelathi''  
|''9 To 12''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2011
|''Kadhimaru''
|'' Tuglak''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2011
|''Dudde Doddappa''
|''[[5 Idiots]]''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2011
| ''[[Achchu Mechchu]]''  
|''Olavina Gelathi'' ||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2011
|''Engagement''
|'' Kadhimaru''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2011
| rowspan="5" | 2012
|'' Dudde Doddappa''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|''[[Tuglak]]''
|
|
|-
|-
| 2011
|''Love College''
|''Engagement''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2012
|''Namma Kalyani''
|'' Love College''||[[Telugu language|Telugu]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2012
|''Chitranna''
|'' Namma Kalyani''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2012
|''Gagan Sakhi''
|'' Chitranna''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2012
| rowspan="3" | 2013
|'' Gagan Sakhi''||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
| ''Devarane''  
|
|
|-
|-
| 2013
| ''Sri Amareshwara Mahatme''  
| ''Devarane'' ||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Benki Birugali (2013 film)|Benki Birugali]]''
| ''Sri Amareshwara Mahatme'' ||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2013
| rowspan="5" | 2014
| ''[[Benki Birugali]]'' ||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
| ''Dosthi''  
|
|
|-
|-
| 2014
| ''Kalyanamasthu''  
| ''Dosthi'' ||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2014
| ''Billion Dollar Baby''  
| ''Kalyanamasthu'' ||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2014
| ''Gandhiji Kanasu''  
| ''Billion Dollar Baby'' ||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2014
| ''[[Power (2014 Kannada film)|Power]]''
| ''Gandhiji Kanasu'' ||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2014
| 2016
| hasiru kranti veera[ramesh gadadannavar]       ||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
| ''[[Kotigobba 2]]''
|
|
|-
|-
| 2014
|2017
| ''[[Power (2014 Kannada film)|Power***]]'' ||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|''[[Once More Kaurava]]''
|
|
|-
|-
| TBA
|2022
| ''[[Kalaberake]]'' ||[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
| ''[[Mata (2022 film)|Mata]]''  
|
|
|-
|-
|2016
| 2023
|khanana
| ''[[Undenama]]''
|
|
|
|-
|-
|}
|}
== Television ==
* Papa pandu - ETV Kannada
* Mangalya - Udaya TV
* Jokali - Udaya TV
* Robo family - ETV Kannada


==See also==
==See also==
 
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* {{IMDb name|1682769|Bank Janardhan}}
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20111008063406/http://popcorn.oneindia.in/artist-filmography/3662/1/bank-janardhan.html Bank Janardhan Filmography]
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Bank Janardhan
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Born
Janardhan Rao Chauhan

(1949-03-02)2 March 1949
Holalkere, Chitradurga district, Mysore State, India
Died13 April 2025(2025-04-13) (aged 76)
Bangaluru, Karnataka, India
Resting placeHebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Occupation
  • Actor
Years active1985–2024

Janardhan Rao (2 March 1949 – 13 April 2025), known by his stage name Bank Janardhan, was an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry.<ref>"Guruprasad's first Kannada release-'Agni Mushti'". news18.com. Archived from the original on 9 June 2018.</ref><ref>"Man who gave Kannada films an edge dies". bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 19 January 2018.</ref><ref>Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (10 July 2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Routledge. ISBN 9781135943257. Archived from the original on 9 June 2018.</ref> He was well-known for his comedy and drama roles in various Kannada films and television series. Some of the notable films of Janardhan as an actor include News (2005), Shhh! (1993) and Tharle Nan Maga (1992). He acted in Kannada television serials such as Papa Pandu.<ref>Grace Cyril. "Veteran Kannada Actor Bank Janardhan Passes Away At 75". News18. Retrieved 14 April 2025.</ref> Janardhan died after a long illness in Bangaluru, Karnataka, on 13 April 2025, at the age of 76.<ref>Veteran Kannada actor Bank Janardhan passes away at 74 after prolonged illness</ref>

Partial filmography

Source<ref>"ಬ್ಯಾಂಕ್ ಜನಾರ್ಧನ್ ನಿಧನಕ್ಕೆ ಹೆಚ್‌ಡಿಕೆ, ಬೊಮ್ಮಾಯಿ, ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಸೇರಿ ಗಣ್ಯರ ಸಂತಾಪ" [HDK, Bommai, Upendra, and other dignitaries mourn the death of Bank Janardhan]. ETV Bharat (in ಕನ್ನಡ). 14 April 2025. Retrieved 7 September 2025.</ref>

Year Films Role Notes
1985 Pithamaha
1986 Bettada Thayi
1987 Thaliya Aane
Bazar Bheema
1988 Thayigobba Karna
Praja Prabhuthva
Jaya Nayaka
1989 Raja Yuvaraja
Jockey
Doctor Krishna
Deva
1990 Tiger Gangu
Rudra Thandava
Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru
Policena Hendthi
1991 Ajagajantara
Gauri Ganesha
1992 Tharle Nan Maga Parandamaiah Urbagal
Bombat Hendthi
Belliyappa Bangarappa
Ganesha Subramanya
Bharjari Gandu
1993 Shhh!
Rupayi Raja
1995 Aata Hudugata Mohan
1997 Cheluva
Lady Commissioner
1998 Kowrava
Bhama Sathyabhama
Karnataka Police
1999 Aryabhata
Rambhe Urvashi Menake
2000 Hats Off India
Astra
Khiladi
2001 Jipuna Nanna Ganda
Shivappanayaka
2002 Olu Saar Bari Olu Houseowner
H2O
Balagalittu Olage Baa
Makeup
2003 Thayi Illada Thabbali
Raktha Kanneeru
2004 Super Aliya
Ajju
Agodella Olledakke
Swetha Naagu
Hasige Iddashtu Kalu Chachu
Nija
Ranga SSLC
Aha Nanna Tangi Madhve
2005 Mr. Bakra
Ugra Narasimha
Kashi from Village
Nanna Love Madthiya
News
Moorkha
2006 7 O' Clock Train Ticket Collector
Chellata Ramprasad
2007 Soundarya
Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige
Hettare Hennane Herabeku
Ekadantha
Circle Rowdy
2008 Kodagana Koli Nungitha
Navashakthi Vaibhava
Birse
2009 KA-99 B-333
Minchu
Nannedeya Haadu
Bettadapurada Ditta Makkalu
Gilli
10th Class A Sec
2010 Preethiya Theru
Crazy Kutumba
Kiladi Krishna
Bombat Car Waiter
Nooru Janmaku
Idre Gopi Bidre Papi
Banni
Chandulli Cheluve
Lift Kodla
Vichitra Premi
Nannavanu
Naa Rani Nee Maharani
Holi
Aithalakkadi
Parole
Preethi Andre Ishtena
Narada Vijaya
2011 Shravana
9 to 12
5 Idiots
Olavina Gelathi
Kadhimaru
Dudde Doddappa
Achchu Mechchu
Engagement
2012 Tuglak
Love College
Namma Kalyani
Chitranna
Gagan Sakhi
2013 Devarane
Sri Amareshwara Mahatme
Benki Birugali
2014 Dosthi
Kalyanamasthu
Billion Dollar Baby
Gandhiji Kanasu
Power
2016 Kotigobba 2
2017 Once More Kaurava
2022 Mata
2023 Undenama

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