Ravishankar Gowda
Ravishankar Gowda |
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Born |
26 August |
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Nationality |
Indian |
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Occupation |
Actor |
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Ravishankar Gowda (Kannada: ರವಿಶಂಕರ್ ಗೌಡ; born 26 August)[1] is an Indian actor who works in the Kannada film industry. He is known mostly for his comic roles in television and films.[2] He shot to fame as Dr. Vittal Rao, in the sitcom Silli Lalli which aired on ETV Kannada.[3]
Career
Ravishankar Gowda appeared in the very popular Kannada language sitcom Silli Lalli, playing the role of Dr. Vittal Rao, that aired on ETV Kannada. It completed a run of over 1,100 episodes.[4] 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, and one among four friends, who despite facing hard situations in their lives, become "heroes" by saving a boy from the clutches of terrorists.[5] Known for his comic timing, he received praise from critics for his comic performances in Nanjangud Nanjunda (2010), Akka Pakka (2013), Mangana Kaili Maanikya (2013) and Jai Lalitha (2014).[6][7][8] The films moderately successful at the box-office.
Filmography
Films
Year |
Title |
Role |
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2008 |
Payana |
Ravi |
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2010 |
Rowdy Hruduya |
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2010 |
Mathe Mungaru |
Kutty |
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2010 |
Nanjangud Nanjunda |
Nanjunda |
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2011 |
Panchamrutha |
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2011 |
Jogayya |
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2012 |
Bhagavantha Kai Kotta |
Shankar |
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2012 |
Snehitaru |
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2013 |
Devarane |
Chitteswamy |
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2013 |
Akka Pakka |
Harikrishna / Hakka |
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2013 |
Gandhi Jayanti |
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2013 |
Mangana Kaili Maanikya |
Ranganna |
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2014 |
Crazy Star |
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2014 |
Nage Bomb |
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2014 |
Navarangi |
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2014 |
Jai Lalitha |
Lakshmikantha |
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2015 |
Ond Chance Kodi |
Nakula |
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2015 |
Ram-Leela |
"Boiling Star" Bablu |
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2016 |
Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu |
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TBA |
Race |
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Television
References
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