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Ramesh Bhat
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Ramesh Bhat | |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor, film director, producer |
Ramesh Bhat is a multiple-award–winning Indian actor.[2] He has worked predominantly in Kannada films and television serials.
Early life[edit]
Ramesh Bhat was born in Kundapur. He completed his primary education at Manki and portrayed national leaders like Nehru in school day functions. He moved to Bangalore when his father, Rathnakar Rao, migrated there. He later studied at Model High School in Chamarajapet, Bangalore and went on to complete his diploma in mechanical engineering from SJ Polytechnic in Bangalore. He briefly worked at Kirloskar as a fitter before joining his father's business. He also ran his own business in Basavanagudi.[1]
Career[edit]
In the 1960s and 1970s, young Ramesh worked with theatre groups like Spandana, Nataranga, and Benaka. Working in theatre brought him closer to Shankar Nag, resulting in several plays, films and TV series.[1] He was the assistant director for the television series Malgudi Days.[1] He has also directed a movie named Parameshi Prema Prasanga, which was nominated for the National Awards in 1983.
Awards[edit]
- 2010: Karnataka Rajyotsava award[3]
- 2010–11: Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor – Uyyale[4]
- 2015: Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor – Mana Manthana[5]
Notable filmography[edit]
- All films are in Kannada, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Abachurina Post Office | ||
| 1980 | Minchina Ota | Police Inspector | |
| 1981 | Geetha | Satish | |
| 1983 | Nodi Swamy Navirodu Hige | Kallesh Nuggehalli | |
| 1984 | Makkaliralavva Mane Thumba | ||
| 1985 | Parameshi Prema Prasanga | Parameshi | |
| 1985 | Accident | Inspector Rao | |
| 1986 | Malgudi Days | Hindi/English; various roles played by Bhat in Shankar Nag's TV series | |
| 1988 | Crazy Colonel | Colonel | Television series |
| 1987 | Ondu Muttina Kathe | ||
| 1989 | Narasimha | Vishwa | |
| 1989 | Idu Saadhya | Range | Guest Appearance |
| 1990 | Nigooda Rahasya | ||
| 1990 | Neene Nanna Jeeva | ||
| 1990 | Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru | ||
| 1990 | Ganeshana Maduve | Shastri | |
| 1990 | Ashwamedha | ||
| 1991 | Gauri Ganesha | Madhusudan | |
| 1992 | Ganesha Subramanya | Subramanya | |
| 1992 | Bombat Hendthi | ||
| 1993 | Dharma Peeta | Vishwa | |
| 1995 | Nishkarsha | Lift Gundanna | |
| 1995 | Beladingala Baale | James[6] | |
| 2000 | Suryavamsha | ||
| 2000 | Yajamana | ||
| 2005 | Jogi | Madesha's father | |
| 2005 | Masala | ||
| 2005 | Magic Ajji | ||
| 2005 | Giri | Amjad Khan | |
| 2006 | Hettavara Kanasu | ||
| 2007 | No 73, Shanthi Nivasa | Kashinath | |
| 2007 | Jambada Hudugi | ||
| 2008 | Mussanje Maatu | Tanu's father | |
| 2010 | Prithvi | Priya's father | Guest Appearance |
| 2010 | Aptharakshaka | ||
| 2011 | Sanju Weds Geetha | ||
| 2012 | Godfather | Servant | |
| 2012 | Chingari | Geeta's father | |
| 2012 | Dashamukha | Judge | |
| 2014 | Adhyaksha | ||
| 2015 | Bullet Basya | ||
| 2015 | Ganesha Matte Banda | Ganesha's father | |
| 2015 | Mana Manthana | Won - Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor[5] | |
| 2016 | Kalpana 2 | ||
| 2016 | Naani | ||
| 2016 | ...Re | ||
| 2018 | Brahmi | ||
| 2018 | Krishna Tulasi | ||
| 2018 | Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai | Anantha Padmanabha M. | |
| 2019 | Kavacha |
Short Movies[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Meghadootha (short movie) | Chandrashekar | Kannada | |
| 2020 | Teerada Mouna | Ramesh | Kannada |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Full of surprises". Deccan Herald. 17 July 2012. Archived from the original on 2 February 2016. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
- ↑ "Nodi Swamy, get up close and personal with Ramesh Bhat". The Hindu. 19 January 2013. Archived from the original on 31 August 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
- ↑ "Infosys CEO Gopalakrishnan, Ullas Karanth bag top Karnataka award". The Hindu. 30 October 2010. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
- ↑ "Puneeth Rajkumar, Kalyani walk away with top awards". The Times Of India. 6 April 2012. Archived from the original on 24 September 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Karnataka State Film Awards, 2015: Full List". Archived from the original on 18 May 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
- ↑ Beladingala Baale
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