Ramesh Bhat

Ramesh Bhat is a multiple-award–winning Indian actor.[2] He has worked predominantly in Kannada films and television serials.

Early life

Ramesh Bhat was born in Kundapur, Karnataka. He completed his primary education at Manki and portrayed national leaders like Jawaharlal 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

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

Notable filmography

  • All films are in Kannada, unless otherwise noted.
Year Title Role Notes
1973 Abachurina Post Office
1980 Minchina Ota Inspector Nayak
1981 Geetha Satish
1983 Nodi Swamy Navirodu Hige Kallesh Nuggehalli
Hosa Theerpu Mohan
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
Na Ninna Preetisuve Mallesh Mavinakere
1987 Digvijaya Soorappa Nayak
Ondu Muttina Kathe Kutta
Anthima Ghatta Bhaskar
Lorry Driver Vasu
Poornachandra Raghu
1988 Crazy Colonel Colonel Television series
1989 Narasimha Visveswaraya
Hosa Kavya[7] Chandru
Bala Hombale Hari
Idu Saadhya Constable Ranga Cameo
1990 Matsara Jayanna
Nigooda Rahasya
Neene Nanna Jeeva
Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru
Ganeshana Maduve Shastri
Ashwamedha Gunda
Avesha Prajwal Kumar
1991 Gauri Ganesha Madhusudan
1992 Ganesha Subramanya Subramanya
Bombat Hendthi Ramesh
Mannina Doni Mallikarjuna
Saptapadi Sharma
1993 Dharma Peeta Vishwa
Bhagavan Sri Saibaba Bhagoji
1995 Nishkarsha Lift Gundanna
Beladingala Baale James
2000 Surya Vamsha Padma's father
Yajamana Ramesh
2005 Yashwanth
Jogi Madesha's father
Masala
Magic Ajji Queen's grandson-in-law
Giri Amjad Khan
2006 Hettavara Kanasu
Shree
2007 No 73, Shanthi Nivasa Kashinath
Jambada Hudugi
Ganesha
2008 Mussanjemaatu Tanu's father
2009 Nannedeya Haadu Shankara Shastry
2010 Prithvi Priya's father Guest Appearance
Aptharakshaka
Jayahe
Gandedhe
2011 Sanju Weds Geetha Doctor
2012 Chingari Geeta's father
Dashamukha Judge
Romeo Ramesh
Sri Kshetra Adi Chunchanagiri
Godfather Servant
2013 Shathru
2014 Adyaksha Chandru's father
2015 Bullet Basya
Ganesha Matte Banda Ganesha's father
Mana Manthana Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor[5]
2016 Kalpana 2
Naani
...Re
2017 Veera Ranachandi
2018 Brahmi
Krishna Tulasi
Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai Anantha Padmanabha M.
2019 Kavacha Jayarama's uncle
2022 Dr. 56 Kannada / Tamil film
2023 Gadhayuddha Scientist
2023 Sreemanta -

Short Movies

Year Title Role Language Notes
2016 Meghadootha Chandrashekar Kannada
2020 Teerada Mouna Ramesh Kannada

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Full of surprises". Deccan Herald. 17 July 2012. Archived from the original on 2 February 2016. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "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. ^ a b "Karnataka State Film Awards, 2015: Full List". Archived from the original on 18 May 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
  6. ^ "Rotary Vandana Award to be presented to actor Ramesh Bhat on May 3". The Hindu. 28 April 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  7. ^ "Hosa Kavya (1989) Kannada movie: Cast & Crew". chiloka.com. Retrieved 27 March 2024.