Ramesh Bhat
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 7, 1946 (age 80)
- Birthplace
- 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).
Known For
Filmography
Hayagrriva
Movie
College Kalavida
Movie
Saara Vajra
Movie
Dr. 56
Movie
Kavacha
Movie · as Ramesh
Kurukshetra
Movie · as Vidura
Aa Drushya
Movie
Shivu Paru
Movie · as Village Head Jayasihhma
Sarkari. Hi. Pra. Shale Kasaragodu
Movie · as Ananth Padmanabha M
Krishnatulasi
Movie · as Father
Ayana
Movie · as Aditya's father
March 22
Movie
Badmaash
Movie
Naani
Movie
Prema Geema Jane Do
Movie
Minchagi Nee Baralu
Movie
Bullet Basya
Movie
Belli
Movie
Huccha Venkat
Movie
Ragini IPS
Movie
Adhyaksha
Movie · as Chandru's father
Dilwala
Movie
Victory
Movie
Jinke Mari
Movie
Prasad
Movie
Alemari
Movie
Chingari
Movie · as Geetha's father
Godfather
Movie
Dashamukha
Movie
Snehitaru
Movie
Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam
Movie
Raajadhaani
Movie
Kal Manja
Movie
Prince
Movie · as Police Commissioner
Prithvi
Movie
Shourya
Movie
Nannavanu
Movie
Kolminchu
Movie
Ghauttham
Movie
Yodha
Movie
Namyajamanru
Movie
Bhagyada Balegara
Movie
Mr. Garagasa
Movie · as Dr Karanth
Ganesha Matthe Banda
Movie
Rocky
Movie · as Usha's father
Indra
Movie
Gange Baare Thunge Baare
Movie
Ekadanta
Movie
#73, Shantinivasa
Movie
Ee Preethi Yeke Bhoomi Melide
Movie
Snehana Preethina
Movie
Masti
Movie
Hatavadi
Movie
Julie
Movie
Hetthavara Kanasu
Movie
Jogi
Movie · as Madesha's father
Magic Ajji
Movie
Varsha
Movie
Yashwanth
Movie
Rakshasa
Movie
Gowramma
Movie
Masala
Movie
Auto Shankar
Movie
Anna Thangi
Movie
Durgi
Movie · as Father of Durgi
Kalasipalya
Movie
Jyeshta
Movie
Baa Baaro Rasika
Movie
Excuse Me
Movie
Khushi
Movie
Laali Haadu
Movie
Preethisle Beku
Movie
Hrudayavantha
Movie
Hollywood
Movie · as Melukote Seenu (Voice)
Balagalittu Olage Baa
Movie
Ninagoskara
Movie
Parva
Movie
Kotigobba
Movie
Jodi
Movie
Premakke Sai
Movie
Nan Hendthi Chennagiddale
Movie
Yajamana
Movie · as Ramesha
Soorappa
Movie
Deepavali
Movie
Chamundi
Movie
Suryavamsha
Movie · as Padma's father
Yaare Neenu Cheluve
Movie
Preethsod Thappa
Movie
Agni Sakshi
Movie
Gadibidi Krishna
Movie
Mommaga
Movie
Sangliyana Part 3
Movie
Janani Janmabhoomi
Movie
Sipayi
Movie
Gaaya
Movie
Lady Police
Movie
Beladingala Baale
Movie · as James
Urvashi
Movie
Gadibidi Aliya
Movie
Bangarada Kalasha
Movie
Ganeshana Galate
Movie · as Policy Agent Bhatta
Rowdy
Movie
Chinna
Movie
Indrana Gedda Narendra
Movie
Kiladigalu
Movie
Kunthi Puthra
Movie
Samrat
Movie
Nishkarsha
Movie · as Gundanna
Bhagavan Sri Saibaba
Movie
Sangharsha
Movie
Ganesha Subramanya
Movie · as Subramanya
Guru Brahma
Movie
Bombat Hendthi
Movie
Chithralekha
Movie
Gili Bete
Movie
Saptapadi
Movie · as Sharma
Hatamari Hennu Kiladi Gandu
Movie · as Lawyer Vishwanath
Nagu Naguta Nali
Movie
Gauri Ganesha
Movie · as Madhusudan
Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare
Movie
Jagadeka Veera
Movie
Gruha Pravesha
Movie
Police Matthu Dada
Movie
Shanti Kranti
Movie
Banni Ondsala Nodi
Movie
Gandanige Thakka Hendthi
Movie
Poli Kitty
Movie
Ganeshana Maduve
Movie · as Shastri
Shivashankar
Movie
Mathe Hadithu Kogile
Movie · as Gopal
Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru
Movie
Hosa Jeevana
Movie
Mathsara
Movie
Aavesha
Movie · as CBI officer Prajwal Kumar
Ekalavya
Movie
Idu Saadhya
Movie · as Range
Sura Sundaranga
Movie
Hrudaya Geethe
Movie
Maha Yuddha
Movie
Narasimha
Movie
Daada
Movie
Jana Nayaka
Movie
Ramanna Shamanna
Movie
Sowbhagya Lakshmi
Movie · as Gundurao
Digvijaya
Movie · as Soorappa Nayak
Poorna Chandra
Movie · as Raghu
Shubha Milana
Movie
Malgudi Days
TV · as Rajam’s Father / Ramu / Theatre Gatekeeper / Friend / Various Characters · 12 eps
Naa Ninna Preethisuve
Movie · as Mallesh
Parameshi Prema Prasanga
Movie · as Parameshi
Accident
Movie · as Inspector Rao
Nodi Swamy Navirodu Heege
Movie · as Kallesh Nuggehalli
Anveshane
Movie
Geetha
Movie · as Satish
Minchina Ota
Movie · as Inspector Nayak
Abachurina Post Office
Movie · as Naani