Bank Janardhan
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Occupation
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Years active
1985–2024
1985–2024
Janardhan Rao (2 March 1949 – 13 April 2025), known by his stage name Bank Janardhan, was an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry.[1][2][3] He was 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 Papa Pandu.[4] Janardhan died after a long illness in Bangaluru, Karnataka, on 13 April 2025, at the age of 76.[5]
Partial filmography
Source[6]
| 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 | |||
| Bharjari Gandu | |||
| 1993 | Shhh! | ||
| Rupayi Raja | |||
| 1995 | Aata Hudugata | Mohan | |
| 1997 | Cheluva | ||
| Lady Commissioner | |||
| 1998 | Kowrava | ||
| Bhama Sathyabhama | |||
| Karnataka Police | |||
| 1999 | Aryabhata | ||
| Rambhe Urvashi Menake | |||
| 2000 | Hats Off India | ||
| Astra | |||
| Khiladi | |||
| 2001 | Jipuna Nanna Ganda | ||
| Shivappanayaka | |||
| 2002 | Olu Saar Bari Olu | Houseowner | |
| H2O | |||
| Balagalittu Olage Baa | |||
| 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 | Train Ticket Collector | |
| Chellata | Ramprasad | ||
| 2007 | Soundarya | ||
| 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 | |||
| Bombat Car | Waiter | ||
| 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 | Shravana | ||
| 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 | ||
| 2017 | Once More Kaurava | ||
| 2022 | Mata | ||
| 2023 | Undenama |
See also
References
- ↑ Guruprasad's first Kannada release-'Agni Mushti'. news18.com.
- ↑ Man who gave Kannada films an edge dies. bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com.
- ↑ Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Routledge(10 July 2014). ISBN 9781135943257
- ↑ Veteran Kannada Actor Bank Janardhan Passes Away At 75. News18. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
- ↑ Veteran Kannada actor Bank Janardhan passes away at 74 after prolonged illness
- ↑ ಬ್ಯಾಂಕ್ ಜನಾರ್ಧನ್ ನಿಧನಕ್ಕೆ ಹೆಚ್ಡಿಕೆ, ಬೊಮ್ಮಾಯಿ, ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಸೇರಿ ಗಣ್ಯರ ಸಂತಾಪ(14 April 2025). Retrieved 7 September 2025.