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Years active
  
1984 – present

Spouse
  
Archana Aravind (m. 1991)

Role
  
Actor

Name
  
Ramesh Aravind

Website
  
ramesharavind.com


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Born
  
10 September 1964 (age 59) (
1964-09-10
)

Occupation
  
Actor, producer, director, screenwriter, speaker

Children
  
Arjun Aravind, Niharika Aravind

Movies
  
Uttama Villain, Little Soldiers, Duet, Amrutha Varshini, America America

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Ramesh Aravind (born 10 September 1964) is an Indian actor, filmmaker and a television presenter. He has predominantly worked in Kannada and Tamil films whilst acting in a few Telugu, Malayalam and Bollywood films. He is known for his roles in Sathi Leelavathi, Duet, America America, Nammoora Mandara Hoove, Ulta Palta, Hoomale and Amrutha Varshini.

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He has earned and been nominated for numerous awards during his career, including winning two Filmfare Awards for Best Actor and Karnataka State Awards for Best Actor and Best story for his script in Hoomale, as well as Udaya TV and Suvarna TV Awards. He's also the brand ambassador of BHIVE Workspace.

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Ramesh is also known for his collaboration with the director K. Balachander, who introduced him in the 1986 Kannada film Sundara Swapnagalu and further went on to work in films such as Manathil Uruthi Vendum (his Tamil debut), Duet and Rudraveena (his Telugu debut).

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Career

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During his stint at engineering college, Ramesh Aravind worked as an emcee to award functions, notably being the host of an event celebrating the success of the film, Sagara Sangamam (1983), where he met his long-term collaborator Kamal Haasan for the first time. He then started of by hosting a show on Kannada television, before beginning work on a Kannada language film titled Mouna Geethe where he portrayed a supporting role. Prior to the release of the film, he was approached by director K. Balachander who had been looking for an actor to play Kamal Haasan's role, for a Kannada version of the Tamil film Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973). After a brief audition, Balachander selected Ramesh Aravind after being "impressed with his eyes" and cast him as the playboy character in the venture titled Sundara Swapnagalu (1986), which released shortly before Mouna Geethe in which he had acted first. Balachander then gave him a small role in Punnagai Mannan (1986) as Revathi's ex-lover, but his scenes were ultimately edited out of the final version. He was set to collaborate with the director again in the Tamil film Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987), but Balachander later recommended to Ramesh Aravind to opt out of the film and work on a venture with K. Bhagyaraj instead, to mark his debut in a leading role. The proposed film was later shelved, and the actor returned to the cast of Manathil Uruthi Vendum, winning critical acclaim for his performance. Balachander also introduced Ramesh Aravind into Telugu films through Rudraveena, with the actor having a distinct trait of being introduced into three different film industries by the same director.

He made his breakthrough portraying a student union leader in Vasanth's romantic drama film Keladi Kanmani (1990), and the commercial success of the film meant that Ramesh Aravind shifted base to Chennai and worked primarily on Tamil and Kannada films til 1996. He earned critical acclaim in Tamil cinema, portraying a love-ridden musician in Balachander's Duet (1994) as well as through his performance alongside Kamal Haasan in Balu Mahendra's comedy film on marriage, Sathi Leelavathi (1995). Meanwhile, he appeared in several consecutive commercially successful Kannada films, en route to becoming one of the industry's most bankable actors. Subsequently he returned to the Bangalore-based film industry to prioritise his work in Kannada language films. His returns to feature in Tamil films since the mid 1990s, have often seen him collaborate with his friend Kamal Haasan, in ventures including the unreleased Kanden Seethaiyai, Panchathantiram (2002) and Mumbai Express (2005). He was also a celebrity RJ in Big FM.

Writer

He scripted the national award-winning film Hoomale in 1998 and this paved the way for his foray into the field of film direction. The film also won Ramesh the best actor Filmfare award and the Karnataka State Award. His script for a hit movie called Amrithadhare in 2005 won him the Raghvendra chitravani award for best story. After that, he started writing stories for his directorial movies.

Direction

Ramesh Aravind's first directorial venture was Rama Shama Bhama with Kamal Haasan . The second film that he directed was Sathyavan Savithri. His third directorial venture was Accident. His next directorial venture was a comedy flick released in 2009 Venkata in Sankata. He directed Nammanna Don in 2012.

When Kamal Haasan presented him with the offer to direct Uttama Villain, Ramesh Aravind ceased signing any Kannada films and exclusively began preparation for his directorial debut in Tamil films. It would become the first film he would make which he did not portray a leading role and explained he accepted the film due to the "challenging nature of the script", also getting an opportunity to direct his mentor K. Balachander in the film.

Personal life

Ramesh Aravind is a Bachelor of Engineering graduate from UVCE, Bangalore University. Aravind has four siblings. He is married to Archana, and they have a daughter (Niharika) and son (Arjun).

Motivational Speaker

Ramesh Aravind is a motivational speaker and has presented on various platforms like TedX. [1] His recent inspirational video message shot at BHIVE received over half a million views within 24 hours. [2] His second BHIVE video received well over one million views and more than 25,000 shares.

Awards

Aravind has won a number of awards as an actor, director, and writer.

Filmography

Producer
2021
Sundari (TV Series) (producer - 792 episodes)
2021
Sundari (TV Series) (producer - 599 episodes)
Actor
-
Daiji (pre-production)
-
Untitled A.R. Vikhyath/Ramesh Aravind/Ganesh Project (pre-production)
-
Bhaira Devi (filming)
-
KD - The Devil (post-production)
2023
Shivaji Surathkal 2 as
Shivaji Surathkal
2022
Vande Mataram: 75th Independence Day (by Kannada Celebrities) (Music Video) as
Ramesh Aravind
2021
100
2020
Shivaji Surathkal as
Shivaji Surathkal
2019
He Sarasu
2018
Tunturu
2017
Pushpaka Vimana as
Anantaramaiah
2016
Sundaranga Jaana as
Cameo
2016
... Re: yakshaprashne as
Papanna 'Papu' Rao
2014
Nirel as
Cameo Role
2014
Mahasharana Haralayya as
Basavanna
2013
Mangana Kaili Manikya as
Manu
2013
Chatrigalu Saar Chatrigalu
2012
Namanna don
2011
Kalla Malla Sulla as
Ramesh
2011
Rangappa Hogbitna as
Hero
2010
Manmadhan Ambu as
Rajan
2010
Shock
2010
Cheluveye Ninna Nodalu as
Narrator
2010
Hendtheer Darbar as
Shivaramu
2010
Naanu Nanna Kanasu as
Jayanth
2010
Preethiyinda Ramesh as
Ramesh / Arvind
2010
Krishna Nee Late Aagi Baaro
2010
Crazy Kutumba as
Shankar Patil
2009
Mooru Guttu Ondu Sullu Ondu Nija
2009
Venkata in Sankata as
Venkata
2008
Accident as
Sawanth
2007
Sathyavan Savithri as
Sathyavan
2007
Soundarya
2007
Ekadantha
2006
A Aa E Ee
2006
Tenali Rama
2005
Rama Shama Bhama as
Rama
2005
Vishnu Sena
2005
Varsha as
Ravi
2005
Mumbai Express as
Thambu
2004
Kadhale Engal Desiya Geetham
2004
Vidyardhi (as Ramesh)
2004
Aapthamitra as
Ramesh
2004
Bisi Bisi
2003
Kushalave Kshemave as
Murali
2003
Katthegalu Saar Katthegalu as
Rami
2003
Pakka Chukka
2003
Golmaal
2002
Olu Sir Bari Olu as
Raghupathi
2002
Ninne Preethisuve
2002
Panchatanthiram as
Hegde
2002
Mutthu
2001
The Little One
2001
Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu as
Rammi
2001
Hoo Anthiya Uhoo Anthiya as
Shivu
2001
Amma Ninna Tholinalli
2001
Premi No.1
2001
Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu as
Rammi
2001
Mahalakshmi
2001
Shaapa as
Shekhar
2000
Deepavali
2000
Shrirasthu Shubhamasthu as
Karthik
2000
Rhythm as
Srikanth
2000
Nan Hendthi Chennagidale
1999
Aryabhata
1999
Idhu Entha Premavayya
1999
Sambhrama
1999
Snehaloka as
Ramesh
1999
Hrudaya Hrudaya as
Dr Suresh
1999
Hoomale as
Santosh
1999
Chandramuki Pranasakhi as
Susheel
1999
Prathyartha as
Akshay
1999
Chandrodaya as
Sunil Kumar
1998
Anthargami
1998
Megha Bantu Megha
1998
Suvvi Suvvalali
1998
Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga as
Bharath Kumar
1998
Avala Charithre
1998
Thutta Mutta as
Harsha
1997
Mungarina Minchu
1997
O Mallige as
Kitty
1997
Ulta Palta as
Devaraj
1997
Prema Raga Haadu Gelathi
1997
Maduve as
Ramesh
1997
Amrutha Varshini as
Abhishek Bharadwaj
1997
Rangena Halliyage Rangada Rangegowda
1996
Aur Ek Prem Kahani as
Sathyamoorthy
1996
Karpoorada Gombe as
Suresh
1996
Avvai Shanmugi as
Guest Appearance
1996
Nammoora Mandaara Hoove as
Praveen Bhat
1996
Boss
1996
Meendum Savithri as
Bhaskar
1996
Little Soldiers as
Aravind
1995
America America as
Soorya
1995
Anuraga Sangama as
Ramesh (as Ramesh)
1995
Aragini as
Sathya
1995
Paattu Vaathiyaar as
Ramesh
1995
Srigandha as
Vivek
1995
Sathi Leelavathi as
Arunachalam
1994
Padavi Pramanam as
Selvamani
1994
Thendral Varum Theru
1994
Chinnapulla as
Madhan
1994
Duet as
Siva
1993
Avan Ananthapadmanabhan
1993
Maharasan as
Ramesh
1992
Pranayada Pakshigalu
1991
Garuda Dhwaja
1991
Kiladi Gandu
1991
Shanti Kranti as
Bharath
1991
Vasanthakala Paravai
1991
Punda Prachanda
1990
Panchama Veda as
Anand
1990
Keladi Kanmani as
Sashi
1989
Idu Saadhya as
Dr. Pratap
1988
Ganda Mane Makkalu as
Chandru
1988
Penmani Aval Kanmani as
Meenakshi's husband
1988
Yelu Sutthina Kote as
Hero's friend (as Ramesh)
1988
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi as
Charukesi
1987
Manathil Uruthi Vendum as
Ramesh
1986
Maneye Manthralaya
1986
Sundara Swapnagalu
Director
-
Gandu Endare Gandu (announced)
-
Paris Paris (announced)
-
Butterfly (post-production)
2021
100
2016
Sundaranga Jaana
2015
Uttama Villain
2009
Venkata in Sankata
2008
Accident
2007
Sathyavan Savithri
2005
Rama Shama Bhama
2004
Bisi Bisi
2002
Enge Enathu Kavithai
Writer
-
Butterfly (dialogue) / (screenplay) (post-production)
2008
Accident (story, screenplay)
2007
Sathyavan Savithri (screenplay)
2005
Rama Shama Bhama (screenplay)
2005
Amrithadhare (story)
1999
Hoomale
Self
2014
Weekend with Ramesh (TV Series) as
Self - Host
2016
Bigg Boss Kannada (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode #4.1 (2016) - Self - Guest
2012
Kannadada Kotyadhipathi (TV Series)

References

Ramesh Aravind Wikipedia