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Ramesh Aravind
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Born (1964-09-10) 10 September 1964 (age 59)
Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India
Alma materUniversity Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, Bangalore
OccupationActor, director, television presenter, screenwriter
Years active1986–present
SpouseArchana Ramesh
Children2
Websiteramesharavind.com

Ramesh Aravind is an Indian actor, television presenter, director, and screenwriter predominately in Kannada films and television.[1] He has appeared in six different languages, included Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi films. He earned two Filmfare Awards for Best Actor, one in 1998 for Amrutha Varshini, and another in 1999 for Hoomale.[2] In addition to his film career, Aravind hosts Weekend with Ramesh[3], a pay-television talk show on Zee Kannada,[4] and also hosted Season 3 of Kannadada Kotiyadipathi, the Kannada version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?[5]

Ramesh was appointed by Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) as their Awareness Ambassador for COVID-19.[6] The first initiative was an 8 minute public awareness video that was released in July 2020. As host, Ramesh explained the virus, and discussed safe practices in the global effort to keep people safe, while at the same time, dispel the COVID myths and misconceptions that had been circulating.[6]

Career

Background

During his stint at engineering college, Ramesh Aravind worked as an emcee for award functions, notably as the host of an event celebrating the success of the film, Sagara Sangamam (1983), where he first met Kamal Haasan who became his long time collaborator.[7] He hosted a show on Kannada television prior to his work on a Kannada-language film Mouna Geethe where he had a supporting role[citation needed]. 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)[citation needed]. 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.[8][9] Balachander then gave him a small role in Punnagai Mannan (1986) as Revathi's ex-lover, but his scenes were edited out of the final version.[7] 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.[9]

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 until 1996[citation needed]. 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).[9] 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 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 Xpress (2005).[9] He was also a celebrity RJ in Big FM.[10]

Writing

He scripted the national award-winning film Hoomale in 1998 and this paved the way for his foray into the field of film direction.[11][12] 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.[13] After that, he started writing stories for the movies he directed[citation needed].

His new Kannada book "Art of Success[14]” which is a collection of his quotes or success mantras has become a Best Seller. His next book “ Preetiyinda Ramesh" is expected to release in September 2022.[15] He has written and narrated an audiobook in Kannada “MasadaMaatu with Ramesh” available on Storytel App.[16]

Direction

Ramesh Aravind's first directorial venture was the successful - Rama Shama Bhama with Kamal Haasan[citation needed] . The second film that he directed was Sathyavan Savithri[citation needed]. His third directorial venture was Accident[citation needed]. His next directorial venture was a comedy flick released in 2009 Venkata in Sankata. He directed Nammanna Don in 2012.[12]

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[citation needed]. It would become the first film he would make in 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.[7]

Oratory

Ramesh Aravind is also known for his oratory. He is an effective motivational speaker.[17] Through his talks and social media posts, he has inspired lakhs of youth to succeed without compromising on integrity.

Television

Ramesh Aravind also appeared as the host of the following shows:[18]

Year Title Channel Note Ref.
As Host
2009 Preetyinda Ramesh Kasturi TV 52 episodes [19]
2011 Raja Rani Ramesh ETV Kannada 26 Episodes [20]
2014- Weekend with Ramesh Zee Kannada 104 Episodes [21]
2018 Kannadada Kotyadhipati Star Suvarna Season 3 [22]
As producer
Year Title Channel Ref.
2019–2020 Nandini Season 2 Udaya TV
2021–Present Sundari [23]

Filmography

Main article: Ramesh Aravind filmography

Awards

Ramesh Aravind has won a number of awards as an actor, director and writer.[24][25] He was given honorary doctorate degree by Rani Channamma University for his contribution to field of cinema.[26] In the year 2022, he was awarded the "Dr. Shivarama Karanth Huttora Prashasti" or the "Dr. Shivarama Karanth Award" This award is presented to him considering his services on a national level as an actor, director and resource person.[27]

Year Award Category Film / Show
1996-97 Karnataka State Film Award Best Actor America America
1997 Filmfare Award Best Actor Amrutha Varshini
1997 Udaya TV Award Best Actor O Mallige
1997 Screen Videocon Award Best Actor America America and Amrutha Varshini Jointly
1998 Filmfare Award Best Actor Hoomale
1998 Filmfans Association Award Best Actor Hoomale
1998-99 Karnataka State Film Award Best Actor Hoomale
1999 Filmfans Association Award Best Actor Sambhrama
1999 Cinema Express Award Best Actor Chandramukhi Pranasakhi
2005 Raghavendra Prathishtana Awards Best Story Amruthadhare
2006 Sun Feast Udaya Awards Best Director Debut Rama Shama Bhama
2006 Suvarna Film Awards Best Actor (Hero in a comedy role) Rama Shama Bhama
2015 Zee Kutumba Awards Pride of Zee Kannada Weekend with Ramesh
2016 Zee Kutumba Awards Pride of Zee Kannada Weekend with Ramesh
2018 Zee Hemmeya Kannadiga Inspiration of Kannada Industry For his motivation talks
2022 Honorary Doctorate In Contribution to Cinema Industry By Raani Channamma University, Belagavi
2022 Dr. ShivaRama Karanth Award In contribution to Cinema & Society By Dr Shivarama Karanth foundation

Personal life

Ramesh Aravind was born to P.A. Govindachari & Saroja. He has four siblings.[28] He is married to Archana Aravind,[29] and they have a daughter, Niharika, and son, Arjun.[30][31]

References

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  3. ^ "Weekend with Ramesh to be aired on OTT? - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  4. ^ "'Weekend with Ramesh' team celebrates the success of season 4 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
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  7. ^ a b c "Sunny Side Up: The Ramesh Aravind Interview". 9 September 2014. Archived from the original on 11 September 2014. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
  8. ^ "A remake can improve upon the original". Archived from the original on 14 December 2016. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
  9. ^ a b c d "Interview with Ramesh Aravind - the director of Uttama Villain". 7 September 2014. Archived from the original on 8 September 2014. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  10. ^ "Weekend Exclusive | Ramesh Aravind & 92.7 BIG FM's RJ Shruti unplugged!". Archived from the original on 20 January 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
  11. ^ "Ramesh Aravind to host Kannada KBC". daijiworld.com. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
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  14. ^ vaishnavi. "ಪುಸ್ತಕಕ್ಕೂ ಸ್ಟಾರ್‌ ಪಟ್ಟ: ವೀರಲೋಕ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಹೊಸ ಯೋಜನೆ". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in Kannada). Retrieved 24 June 2022.
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  20. ^ "ರಾಜ ರಾಣಿ ರಮೇಶ್ ಗಮನಸೆಳೆಯುತ್ತಿರುವ ಗೇಮ್ ಶೋ". filmibeat. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
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  22. ^ Vinay Lokesh (29 April 2018). "Ramesh Aravind to host Kannada Kotyadipathi". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  23. ^ "New series 'Sundari' to be launched on Udaya TV". 9 January 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
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