# Ramesh Bhat

Ramesh Bhat is a multiple-award–winning Indian actor. 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.

## 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. He was the assistant director for the television series Malgudi Days. He has also directed a movie named Parameshi Prema Prasanga, which was nominated for the National Awards in 1983.

## Awards

* 2010: Karnataka Rajyotsava award
* 2010–11: Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor – Uyyale
* 2015: Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor – Mana Manthana
* 2023: Rotary Annual Vandana Award in recognition of his achievements in the fields of entertainment and cinema.

## 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 | |
| 1983 | 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 |
| 1986 | Na Ninna Preetisuve | Mallesh Mavinakere | |
| 1987 | Digvijaya | Soorappa Nayak | |
| 1987 | Ondu Muttina Kathe | Kutta | |
| 1987 | Anthima Ghatta | Bhaskar | |
| 1987 | Lorry Driver | Vasu | |
| 1987 | Poornachandra | Raghu | |
| 1988 | Crazy Colonel | Colonel | Television series |
| 1989 | Narasimha | Visveswaraya | |
| 1989 | Hosa Kavya | Chandru | |
| 1989 | Bala Hombale | Hari | |
| 1989 | Idu Saadhya | Constable Ranga | Cameo |
| 1990 | Matsara | Jayanna | |
| 1990 | Nigooda Rahasya | | |
| 1990 | Neene Nanna Jeeva | | |
| 1990 | Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru | | |
| 1990 | Ganeshana Maduve | Shastri | |
| 1990 | Ashwamedha | Gunda | |
| 1990 | Avesha | Prajwal Kumar | |
| 1991 | Gauri Ganesha | Madhusudan | |
| 1992 | Ganesha Subramanya | Subramanya | |
| 1992 | Bombat Hendthi | Ramesh | |
| 1992 | Mannina Doni | Mallikarjuna | |
| 1992 | Saptapadi | Sharma | |
| 1993 | Dharma Peeta | Vishwa | |
| 1993 | Bhagavan Sri Saibaba | Bhagoji | |
| 1995 | Nishkarsha | Lift Gundanna | |
| 1995 | Beladingala Baale | James | |
| 2000 | Surya Vamsha | Padma's father | |
| 2000 | Yajamana | Ramesh | |
| 2005 | Yashwanth | | |
| 2005 | Jogi | Madesha's father | |
| 2005 | Masala | | |
| 2005 | Magic Ajji | Queen's grandson-in-law | |
| 2005 | Giri | Amjad Khan | |
| 2006 | Hettavara Kanasu | | |
| 2006 | Shree | | |
| 2007 | No 73, Shanthi Nivasa | Kashinath | |
| 2007 | Jambada Hudugi | | |
| 2007 | Ganesha | | |
| 2008 | Mussanjemaatu | Tanu's father | |
| 2009 | Nannedeya Haadu | Shankara Shastry | |
| 2010 | Prithvi | Priya's father | Guest Appearance |
| 2010 | Gandedhe | | |
| 2010 | Aptharakshaka | |
| 2011 | Sanju Weds Geetha | Doctor | |
| 2012 | Chingari | Geeta's father | |
| 2012 | Dashamukha | Judge | |
| 2012 | Romeo | Ramesh | |
| 2012 | Sri Kshetra Adi Chunchanagiri | | |
| 2012 | Godfather | Servant | |
| 2013 | Shathru | | |
| 2014 | Adyaksha | Chandru's father | |
| 2015 | Bullet Basya | | |
| 2015 | Ganesha Matte Banda | Ganesha's father | |
| 2015 | Mana Manthana | | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 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 | 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 | |