Ravishankar Gowda (born 26 August 1973) is an Indian actor who works in the Kannada film industry. He is known mostly for his comic roles in television and films. He shot to fame as Dr. Vittal Rao, in the sitcom '' Silli Lalli'' which aired on ETV Kannada.

Career

Ravishankar appeared in the very popular Kannada sitcom '' Silli Lalli'', playing the role of Dr. Vittal Rao, that aired on ETV Kannada. It completed a run of over 1,100 episodes. Following this stint in television, he appeared in a lead role in the 2008 film, ''Payana''. He received critical praise for his performance in the 2012 film '' Snehitaru''. In the film, he plays the role of a deaf character. His other movies are ''Nanjangud Nanjunda'' (2010), '' Akka Pakka'' (2013), ''Mangana Kaili Maanikya'' (2013) and '' Jai Lalitha'' (2014).

Personal life

Ravishankar hails from Mandya. He travelled to

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in 1993 in search of opportunities to become a singer. He married Sangeetha, a singer, and daughter of singer Manjula Gururaj, in an Arya Samaj-style wedding in February 2003.

Filmography

Films

Television

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Gowda, Ravishankar Living people Male actors from Karnataka Male actors in Kannada cinema Indian male film actors 21st-century Indian male actors Male actors in Kannada television Indian male television actors 1973 births