Ramesh Bhat

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Ramesh Bhat

Birthday:: 01/07/1946
Place of birth:: Kundapura, Karnataka, India:
Biography:: **Ramesh Bhat** (born 7 January 1946) is a highly respected Indian actor and director who works predominantly in Kannada cinema and television. With a prolific career spanning several decades, he has appeared in over 300 films, establishing himself as a beloved character actor known for his versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles. Born in Kundapur, Karnataka, Bhat developed a passion for acting early in life. During the 1960s and 1970s, he worked extensively with prominent theater groups such as Spandana, Nataranga, and Benaka. His time in theater led to a close and enduring association with the legendary filmmaker Shankar Nag. Bhat entered Kannada cinema playing a senior police officer in Shankar Nag's *Minchina Ota*. This creative partnership flourished, resulting in his iconic work as an actor and assistant director on the classic television series *Malgudi Days*. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, he delivered standout performances in landmark films like *Nodi Swamy Navirodu Hige*, *Ganeshana Maduve*, and *Ganesha Subramanya*. He also directed the 1985 film *Parameshi Prema Prasanga*, which was nominated for a National Award. Bhat has remained a vital presence in contemporary Sandalwood, taking on acclaimed supporting roles in modern hits such as *Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai*. His immense contributions to Kannada culture and cinema have been heavily recognized. He was honored with the prestigious Karnataka Rajyotsava Award in 2010, and he won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in *Mana Manthana* (2015).

Credits

	College Kalavida (2026) as
	ಹಯಗ್ರೀವ (2026) as
	Dr. 56 (2022) as
	ಸಾರಾ ವಜ್ರ (2022) as
	ಆ ದೃಶ್ಯ (2019) as
	ಕುರುಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ (2019) as Vidura
	ಕವಚ (2019) as Ramesh
	ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಹಿ. ಪ್ರಾ. ಶಾಲೆ ಕಾಸರಗೋಡು (2018) as Ananth Padmanabha M
	Shivu Paru (2018) as Village Head Jayasihhma
	ಕೃಷ್ಣತುಳಸಿ (2018) as Father
	Ayana (2017) as Aditya's father
	March 22 (2017) as
	Badmaash (2016) as
	Prema Geema Jane Do (2016) as
	Naani (2016) as
	Minchagi Nee Baralu (2015) as
	Bullet Basya (2015) as
	ಹುಚ್ಚ ವೆಂಕಟ್ (2014) as
	Belli (2014) as
	ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ (2014) as Chandru's father
	Ragini IPS (2014) as
	Dilwala (2013) as
	ವಿಕ್ಟರಿ (2013) as
	Jinke Mari (2013) as
	Snehitaru (2012) as
	Godfather (2012) as
	Dashamukha (2012) as
	ಪ್ರಸಾದ್ (2012) as
	Alemari (2012) as
	Chingari (2012) as Geetha's father
	ರಾಜಧಾನಿ (2011) as
	Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam (2011) as
	Prince (2011) as Police Commissioner
	Kal Manja (2011) as
	Shourya (2010) as
	ನನ್ನವನು (2010) as
	ಪೃಥ್ವಿ (2010) as
	Kolminchu (2010) as
	Bhagyada Balegara (2009) as
	Yodha (2009) as
	ಘಾಉತ್ತಮ (2009) as
	ನಂಯಜಮಾನ್ರು (2009) as
	ರಾಕಿ (2008) as Usha's father
	Ganesha Matthe Banda (2008) as
	Indra (2008) as
	Gange Baare Thunge Baare (2008) as
	ಮಿಸ್ಟರ್ ಗರಗಸ (2008) as Dr Karanth
	Ee Preethi Yeke Bhoomi Melide (2007) as
	Snehana Preethina (2007) as
	#73, Shantinivasa (2007) as
	Masti (2007) as
	ಏಕದಂತ (2007) as
	ಜೂಲಿ (2006) as
	Hatavadi (2006) as
	Hetthavara Kanasu (2006) as
	ಅಣ್ಣ ತಂಗಿ (2005) as
	Auto Shankar (2005) as
	ಜೋಗಿ (2005) as Madesha's father
	Masala (2005) as
	Magic Ajji (2005) as
	Gowramma (2005) as
	Varsha (2005) as
	Rakshasa (2005) as
	Yashwanth (2005) as
	ಜ್ಯೇಷ್ಠ (2004) as
	Kalasipalya (2004) as
	Baa Baaro Rasika (2004) as
	Durgi (2004) as Father of Durgi
	ಎಕ್ಸ್‌ಕ್ಯೂಸ್ ಮಿ (2003) as
	ಹೃದಯವಂತ (2003) as
	Khushi (2003) as
	Preethisle Beku (2003) as
	Laali Haadu (2003) as
	Hollywood (2002) as Melukote Seenu (Voice)
	Ninagoskara (2002) as
	ಪರ್ವ (2002) as
	Balagalittu Olage Baa (2002) as
	Jodi (2001) as
	Kotigobba (2001) as
	Premakke Sai (2001) as
	Yajamana (2000) as Ramesha
	Nan Hendthi Chennagiddale (2000) as
	ದೀಪಾವಳಿ (2000) as
	ಚಾಮುಂಡಿ (2000) as
	Soorappa (2000) as
	ಸೂರ್ಯವಂಶ (1999) as Padma's father
	Preethsod Thappa (1998) as
	Gadibidi Krishna (1998) as
	ಅಗ್ನಿಸಾಕ್ಷಿ (1998) as
	ಯಾರೇ ನೀನು ಚೆಲುವೆ (1998) as
	Sangliyana Part 3 (1997) as
	ಜನನಿ ಜನ್ಮಭೂಮಿ (1997) as
	ಮೊಮ್ಮಗ (1997) as
	ಗಾಯ (1996) as
	ಸಿಪಾಯೀ (1996) as
	ಊರ್ವಶಿ (1995) as
	ಬೆಳದಿಂಗಳ ಬಾಲೆ (1995) as James
	Lady Police (1995) as
	Ganeshana Galate (1995) as Policy Agent Bhatta
	ಬಂಗಾರದ ಕಳಶ (1995) as
	Gadibidi Aliya (1995) as
	Rowdy (1995) as
	Kiladigalu (1994) as
	Indrana Gedda Narendra (1994) as
	ಸಾಮ್ರಾಟ್ (1994) as
	Chinna (1994) as
	ಕುಂತೀ ಪುತ್ರ (1994) as
	Bhagavan Sri Saibaba (1993) as
	ನಿಷ್ಕರ್ಷ (1993) as Gundanna
	ಸಂಘರ್ಷ (1993) as
	ಗುರು ಬ್ರಹ್ಮ (1992) as
	Gili Bete (1992) as
	ಗಣೇಶ ಸುಬ್ರಮಣ್ಯ (1992) as Subramanya
	ಸಪ್ತಪದಿ (1992) as Sharma
	ಬೊಂಬಾಟ್ ಹೆಂಡ್ತಿ (1992) as
	Chithralekha (1992) as
	ಪೋಲೀಸ್ ಮತ್ತು ದಾದಾ (1991) as
	ಗೌರಿ ಗಣೇಶ (1991) as Madhusudan
	Jagadeka Veera (1991) as
	Gruha Pravesha (1991) as
	ಶಾಂತಿ ಕ್ರಾಂತಿ (1991) as
	Banni Ondsala Nodi (1991) as
	Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare (1991) as
	Gandanige Thakka Hendthi (1991) as
	ನಗುನಗುತಾ ನಲಿ (1991) as
	ಮತ್ತೆ ಹಾಡಿತು ಕೋಗಿಲೆ (1990) as Gopal
	ಏಕಲವ್ಯ (1990) as
	Hosa Jeevana (1990) as
	ಆವೇಶ (1990) as CBI officer Prajwal Kumar
	ಪೋಲಿ ಕಿಟ್ಟಿ (1990) as
	Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru (1990) as
	ಶಿವಶಂಕರ್ (1990) as
	Mathsara (1990) as
	ಗಣೇಶನ ಮದುವೆ (1990) as Shastri
	Narasimha (1989) as
	Maha Yuddha (1989) as
	Sura Sundaranga (1989) as
	Hrudaya Geethe (1989) as
	ಇದು ಸಾಧ್ಯ (1989) as Range
	Daada (1988) as
	Ramanna Shamanna (1988) as
	ಜನ ನಾಯಕ (1988) as
	ಶುಭಮಿಲನ (1987) as
	Digvijaya (1987) as Soorappa Nayak
	ಸೌಭಾಗ್ಯಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ (1987) as Gundurao
	ಪೂರ್ಣಚಂದ್ರ (1987) as Raghu
	ನಾ ನಿನ್ನ ಪ್ರೀತಿಸುವೆ (1986) as Mallesh
	ಪರಮೇಶಿ ಪ್ರೇಮ ಪ್ರಸಂಗ (1985) as Parameshi
	ಆಕ್ಸಿಡೆಂಟ್ (1984) as Inspector Rao
	ಅನ್ವೇಷಣೆ (1983) as
	ನೋಡಿ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ನಾವಿರೋದು ಹೀಗೆ (1983) as Kallesh Nuggehalli
	ಗೀತಾ (1981) as Satish
	ಮಿಂಚಿನ ಓಟ (1980) as Inspector Nayak
	ಅಬಚೂರಿನ ಪೋಸ್ಟಾಫೀಸು (1973) as Naani

	ಪರಮೇಶಿ ಪ್ರೇಮ ಪ್ರಸಂಗ (1985) Director
	ಪರಮೇಶಿ ಪ್ರೇಮ ಪ್ರಸಂಗ (1985) Producer
	ಆಕ್ಸಿಡೆಂಟ್ (1984) Assistant Director
	ನೋಡಿ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ನಾವಿರೋದು ಹೀಗೆ (1983) Producer