Bank Janardhan

Janardhan Rao (2 March 1949 – 13 April 2025), known by his stage name Bank Janardhan, was an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry. 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. Janardhan died after a long illness in Bangaluru, Karnataka, on 13 April 2025, at the age of 76.

Infobox

Born

Janardhan Rao Chauhan(1949-03-02)2 March 1949Holalkere, Chitradurga district, Mysore State, India

Died

13 April 2025(2025-04-13) (aged 76)Bangaluru, Karnataka, India

Resting place

Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Occupation

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Years active

1985–2024

Tables

· Partial filmography

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

1991

1992

Role(s)

Parandamaiah Urbagal

Bombat Hendthi

Belliyappa Bangarappa

Ganesha Subramanya

Bharjari Gandu

1993

Shhh!

Rupayi Raja

1995

Aata Hudugata

Role(s)

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

Role(s)

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

Role(s)

Train Ticket Collector

Chellata

Role(s)

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

Role(s)

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

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

2017

Once More Kaurava

2022

Mata

2023

Undenama

Year	Films	Role	Notes
1985	Pithamaha
1986	Bettada Thayi
1987	Thaliya Aane
1987	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
1991	Gauri Ganesha
1992	Tharle Nan Maga	Parandamaiah Urbagal
	Bombat Hendthi
	Belliyappa Bangarappa
	Ganesha Subramanya
	Bharjari Gandu
1993	Shhh!
1993	Rupayi Raja
1995	Aata Hudugata	Mohan
1997	Cheluva
1997	Lady Commissioner
1998	Kowrava
	Bhama Sathyabhama
	Karnataka Police
1999	Aryabhata
1999	Rambhe Urvashi Menake
2000	Hats Off India
	Astra
	Khiladi
2001	Jipuna Nanna Ganda
2001	Shivappanayaka
2002	Olu Saar Bari Olu	Houseowner
	H2O
	Balagalittu Olage Baa
	Makeup
2003	Thayi Illada Thabbali
2003	Raktha Kanneeru
2004	Super Aliya
	Ajju
	Agodella Olledakke
	Swetha Naagu
	Hasige Iddashtu Kalu Chachu
	Nija

References

"Guruprasad's first Kannada release-'Agni Mushti'"
https://www.news18.com/news/india/guruprasads-first-kannada-release-agni-mushti-471613.html
"Man who gave Kannada films an edge dies"
https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/man-who-gave-kannada-films-an-edge-dies/articleshow/62559359.cms
Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema
https://books.google.com/books?id=rF8ABAAAQBAJ&q=bank+janardhan+kannada+actor&pg=RA2-PA1858
News18
https://www.news18.com/movies/veteran-kannada-actor-bank-janardhan-passes-away-at-75-ws-l-9297773.html
Veteran Kannada actor Bank Janardhan passes away at 74 after prolonged illness
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/veteran-kannada-actor-bank-janardhan-passes-away-at-74-after-prolonged-illness/articleshow/120270402.cms
ETV Bharat
https://www.etvbharat.com/kn/!entertainment/veteran-actor-bank-janardhan-passes-away-celebrities-and-politicians-condoles-karnataka-news-kas25041401293