Acting
Ramesh Bhat
Kannada cinema · 150 credits
Born
7 January 1946 (age 80)
Birthplace
Kundapura, Karnataka, India
Also known as Ramesh Bhatt
**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
Kavacha
as Ramesh
Kurukshetra
as Vidura
Shivu Paru
as Village Head Jayasihhma
Sarkari. Hi. Pra. Shale Kasaragodu
as Ananth Padmanabha M
Krishnatulasi
as Father
Ayana
as Aditya's father
Adhyaksha
as Chandru's father
Chingari
as Geetha's father
Prince
as Police Commissioner
Mr. Garagasa
as Dr Karanth
Rocky
as Usha's father
Jogi
as Madesha's father
Durgi
as Father of Durgi
Hollywood
as Melukote Seenu (Voice)
Yajamana
as Ramesha
Suryavamsha
as Padma's father
Ganeshana Galate
as Policy Agent Bhatta
Nishkarsha
as Gundanna
Ganesha Subramanya
as Subramanya
Saptapadi
as Sharma
Gauri Ganesha
as Madhusudan
Ganeshana Maduve
as Shastri
ಆವೇಶ
1990
Aavesha
as CBI officer Prajwal Kumar
Sowbhagya Lakshmi
as Gundurao
Digvijaya
as Soorappa Nayak
Parameshi Prema Prasanga
as Parameshi, Director, Producer
Accident
as Inspector Rao, Assistant Director
Nodi Swamy Navirodu Heege
as Kallesh Nuggehalli, Producer
Geetha
as Satish
Minchina Ota
as Inspector Nayak