Bank Janardhan
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Born
2 March 1949
Janardhan Rao Chauhan
2 March 1949
Died13 April 2025 (aged 76)
Bangaluru, Karnataka, India
Resting placeHebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Occupation
- Actor
Bank Janardhan | |
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| Born | Janardhan Rao Chauhan 2 March 1949 |
| Died | 13 April 2025 (aged 76) Bangaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Resting place | Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka |
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| Years active | 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]
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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 | |||
| Bharjari Gandu | |||
| 1993 | Shhh! | ||
| Rupayi Raja | |||
| 1995 | Aata Hudugata | Mohan | |
| 1997 | Cheluva | ||
| Lady Commissioner | |||
| 1998 | Kowrava | ||
| Bhama Sathyabhama | |||
| Karnataka Police | |||
| 1999 | Jayasoorya | ||
| 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 | Shri Kalikamba | Roadside shop worker | Simultaneously shot in Tamil as Annai Kaligambal |
| Mooru Manasu Nooru Kanasu | Film producer | ||
| 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 | ||
| 2026 | Simhapuriya Simha | Posthumous release |
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