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Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, also known mononymously as Bharathi, is an Indian film actress known primarily for her work in Kannada cinema and television serials. She began her career in 1966, as a lead actress, with the Kannada movie Love in Bangalore. In a career spanning over 50 years, Bharathi has appeared in 150 films. Apart from 100 films in Kannada, she has also acted in a handful of Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. In the course of her career, she became known for portrayal of the roles mythological and historical characters, and also that of a student, a romantic and a rural belle. Her role in Sri Krishnadevaraya (1970) as Chennambike won her the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress. In 2017, she was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India.
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Kurukshetra | Kunthi | 2019 |
Rajasimha | (as Bharathi Vishnuvardhan) | 2018 |
Doddmane Hudga | 2016 | |
August 15 | 2011 | |
Ammuvagiya Naan | 2007 | |
Kallarali Hoovagi | Neela | 2006 |
Tananam Tananam | (as Bharathi Vishnuvardhan) | 2006 |
Photographer | Mother of Dijo & Joy | 2006 |
Vetrivel Sakthivel | Selvi | 2006 |
Preethi Prema Pranaya | Sharada Devi | 2003 |
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Kurukshetra | Kunthi | 2019 |
Rajasimha | (as Bharathi Vishnuvardhan) | 2018 |
Doddmane Hudga | 2016 | |
August 15 | 2011 | |
Ammuvagiya Naan | 2007 | |
Kallarali Hoovagi | Neela | 2006 |
Tananam Tananam | (as Bharathi Vishnuvardhan) | 2006 |
Photographer | Mother of Dijo & Joy | 2006 |
Vetrivel Sakthivel | Selvi | 2006 |
Preethi Prema Pranaya | Sharada Devi | 2003 |
Mazhathullikkilukkam | Alice John | 2002 |
Karumadikkuttan | Bharathy (grandmother) | 2001 |
Narasimham | Sharada | 2000 |
Sethu | Sethu's sister-in-law | 1999 |
Nakshathra Tharattu | 1998 | |
Marumalarchi | Snake charmer | 1998 |
Varnapakittu | 1997 | |
Oru Yathramozhi | Mother of Govindankutty | 1997 |
Dore | 1995 | |
Devasuram | Neelakandan's Mother | 1993 |
Izzatdaar | Sujatha | 1990 |
Uppu | Khadeeja | 1987 |
Prema Kadambari | 1987 | |
Maneye Manthralaya | 1986 | |
Mamatheya Madilu | 1985 | |
Pedda Gedda | (as Bharathi Vishnuvardhan) | 1982 |
Rahasya Rathri | Heroine | 1980 |
Bangarada Jinke | Bhagya | 1980 |
Manini | (as Bharathi Vishnuvardhan) | 1979 |
Pratima | 1978 | |
Sandarbha | 1978 | |
Madhura Sangama | Actress playing 'Lalithambe' in play | 1978 |
Nee Vazha Vendum | 1977 | |
Nagarahole | Madhu | 1977 |
Pellade Bomma | 1976 | |
Makkala Bhagya | Bama | 1976 |
Bhagya Jyothi | 1975 | |
Onderupa Eradu Guna | 1975 | |
Kotha Kapuram | 1975 | |
Kunwara Baap | Radha | 1974 |
Naya Din Nai Raat | Patient at Mental Hospital | 1974 |
Devara Gudi | Suchitra | 1974 |
Anna Attige | Hema | 1974 |
Crime and Punishment | 1973 | |
Mane Belagida Sose | 1973 | |
Doorada Betta | Gowri | 1973 |
Bidugade | Shobha | 1973 |
Bangarada Manushya | Lakshmi | 1972 |
Hrudaya Sangama | Belli / Chandra | 1972 |
Jaga Mechida Maga | 1972 | |
Janma Rahasya | 1972 | |
Aaliya Geliya | Meena | 1971 |
Andam Kosam Pandem | 1971 | |
Namma Samsara | Bhama | 1971 |
Thayi Devaru | Girija | 1971 |
Hum Tum Aur Woh | 1971 | |
Shri Krishna Rukmini Satyabhama | 1971 | |
Baalu Belagithu | Lakshmi | 1970 |
Mastana | Sharda | 1970 |
Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani | Seema | 1970 |
Bhale Jodi | Sunitha | 1970 |
Jai Jawan | 1970 | |
Hasiru Thorana | Meena | 1970 |
Rangamahal Rahasya | Kamala | 1970 |
Thanga Surangam | Amutha a daughter of Subbaiya | 1969 |
Padicha Kallan | 1969 | |
Chaduranga | 1969 | |
Sepoy Chinnaiah | Shobha | 1969 |
Shiva Bhakta | Bhavani | 1969 |
Mayor Muthanna | Geetha | 1969 |
Uyarntha Manithan | Gowri who is a daughter of Sundaram (Major S.) | 1968 |
Sadhu Aur Shaitaan | Vidya Shastri / Chuniya (in play) | 1968 |
Do Kaliyaan | 1968 | |
Govula Gopanna | 1968 | |
Poovum Pottum | 1968 | |
Nane Bhagyavathi | 1968 | |
Nimirnthu Nil | 1968 | |
Mehrban | Geeta Shanti Swarup | 1967 |
Beedhi Basavanna | Vijaya | 1967 |
Aggi Dora | 1967 | |
Rajasekara | Mangala | 1967 |
Rajadurgada Rahasya | 1967 | |
Sandhya Raga | Jayalakshmi | 1966 |
Chandrodhayam | 1966 | |
Nadodi | 1966 | |
Suraj | Geeta Singh | 1966 |
Love in Bangalore | 1966 | |
Emmay Thammanna | Meena | 1966 |
Madhu Malathi | Madhu Malathi | 1966 |
Geet Gaaya Pattharon Ne | Chanchal - Ramlal's niece | 1964 |
Kappalottiya Thamizhan | 1961 |
Director Filmography
Title | Year |
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Marumalarchi | 1998 |