Bank Janardhan | |
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| Born | Janardhan 1949 (age 75–76) |
| Nationality | Indian |
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Janardhan, known by his stage name Bank Janardhan is an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry. [1] [2] [3] [4] He is well-known for his comedy and drama roles in various Kannada films and television series. Some of the notable films of Janardhan as an actor include News (2005), Shhh! (1993) and Tharle Nan Maga (1992). He acted in kannada television serials such as Paapa Pandu .
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| Year | Films | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Pithamaha | ||
| 1986 | Bettada Thayi | ||
| 1987 | Thaliya Aane | ||
| Bazar Bheema | |||
| 1988 | Thayigobba Karna | ||
| Praja Prabhuthva | |||
| Jaya Nayaka | |||
| 1989 | Raja Yuvaraja | ||
| Jockey | |||
| Doctor Krishna | |||
| Deva | |||
| 1990 | Tiger Gangu | ||
| Rudra Thandava | |||
| Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru | |||
| Policena Hendthi | |||
| 1991 | Ajagajantara | ||
| Gauri Ganesha | |||
| 1992 | Tharle Nan Maga | Parandamaiah Urbagal | |
| Bombat Hendthi | |||
| Belliyappa Bangarappa | |||
| Ganesha Subramanya | |||
| 1993 | Shhh! | ||
| Rupayi Raja | |||
| 1997 | Cheluva | ||
| Lady Commissioner | |||
| 1998 | Kowrava | ||
| Bhama Sathyabhama | |||
| Karnataka Police | |||
| 1999 | Rambhe Urvashi Menake | ||
| 2000 | Hats Off India | ||
| Astra | |||
| Khiladi | |||
| 2001 | Jipuna Nanna Ganda | ||
| Shivappanayaka | |||
| 2002 | Olu Saar Bari Olu | Houseowner | |
| H2O | |||
| Makeup | |||
| 2003 | Thayi Illada Thabbali | ||
| Raktha Kanneeru | |||
| 2004 | Super Aliya | ||
| Ajju | |||
| Agodella Olledakke | |||
| Swetha Naagu | |||
| Hasige Iddashtu Kalu Chachu | |||
| Nija | |||
| Ranga SSLC | |||
| Aha Nanna Tangi Madhve | |||
| 2005 | Mr. Bakra | ||
| Ugra Narasimha | |||
| Kashi from Village | |||
| Nanna Love Madthiya | |||
| News | |||
| Moorkha | |||
| 2006 | 7 O' Clock | ||
| Chellata | Ramprasad | ||
| 2007 | Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige | ||
| Hettare Hennane Herabeku | |||
| Ekadantha | |||
| Circle Rowdy | |||
| 2008 | Kodagana Koli Nungitha | ||
| Navashakthi Vaibhava | |||
| Birse | |||
| 2009 | KA-99 B-333 | ||
| Minchu | |||
| Nannedeya Haadu | |||
| Bettadapurada Ditta Makkalu | |||
| Gilli | |||
| 10th Class A Sec | |||
| 2010 | Preethiya Theru | ||
| Crazy Kutumba | |||
| Kiladi Krishna | |||
| Nooru Janmaku | |||
| Idre Gopi Bidre Papi | |||
| Banni | |||
| Chandulli Cheluve | |||
| Lift Kodla | |||
| Vichitra Premi | |||
| Nannavanu | |||
| Naa Rani Nee Maharani | |||
| Holi | |||
| Aithalakkadi | |||
| Parole | |||
| Preethi Andre Ishtena | |||
| Narada Vijaya | |||
| 2011 | Namitha I Love You | ||
| 9 to 12 | |||
| 5 Idiots | |||
| Olavina Gelathi | |||
| Kadhimaru | |||
| Dudde Doddappa | |||
| Achchu Mechchu | |||
| Engagement | |||
| 2012 | Tuglak | ||
| Love College | |||
| Namma Kalyani | |||
| Chitranna | |||
| Gagan Sakhi | |||
| 2013 | Devarane | ||
| Sri Amareshwara Mahatme | |||
| Benki Birugali | |||
| 2014 | Dosthi | ||
| Kalyanamasthu | |||
| Billion Dollar Baby | |||
| Gandhiji Kanasu | |||
| Power | |||
| 2016 | Kotigobba 2 | ||
| 2022 | Mata | ||
| 2023 | Undenama | ||
| This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources .(January 2023) |
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