Janardhan, known by his stage name Bank Janardhan is an Indian actor in the
Kannada film industry.
He is well-known for his
comedy
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and
drama
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roles in various Kannada
films and
television
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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
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television serials such as ''
Paapa Pandu''.
Career
Janardhan has acted in about 860 movies. Before his film career, he worked in
Vijaya Bank in Holalkere. Janardhan is usually a comedy actor playing supporting roles. He is known for playing a stingy father in ''Tharle Nan Maga''. His performances with actors like
Jaggesh,
Doddanna
Doddanna (born 11 November 1949) is an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry who has acted in about 800 films. He started his career as a theatre
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and
Tennis Krishna were well liked.
Filmography
Television
* Papa pandu - ETV Kannada
* Mangalya - Udaya TV
* Jokali - Udaya TV
* Robo family - ETV Kannada
See also
*
List of people from Karnataka
*
Cinema of Karnataka
*
List of Indian film actors
*
Cinema of India
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References
External links
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Bank Janardhan Filmography
Male actors in Kannada cinema
Indian male film actors
Living people
Indian male television actors
20th-century Indian male actors
21st-century Indian male actors
1948 births
Male actors in Telugu cinema
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