Bharathi Vishnuvardhan

Bharathi Vishnuvardhan Biography

Dr. Bharathi Vishnuvardhan is an Indian actress who concentrates on south Indian movies. She has also done a few Hindi movies. She is the wife of greatest Kannada actor, Dr. Vishnuvardhan. From late 1960’s to early 1980’s, she played lead role in Kannada movies. She predominately worked in Kannada movies. Kuwara baap (1973), Naya Din Nai Raat (1974), Mehrban (1967), Do kaliyan (1968), Sadhu Aur Shaitaan (1968), Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1970), Mastan (1970), Seema (1971), Hum Tum Aur Wohh (1971), Uttar Dakshin (1987), Izzatdaar (1990), Aao pyar karein (1995) and Suraj (1966) are a few of her noted Hindi movies in which she has appeared in lead roles as well as supporting roles. She has also appeared in a bit role as Chachal in Bollywood classic, Geet Gaaya Pattharonne which was her first onscreen appearance too.  

Bharathi was born in a Marathi-speaking family in Karnataka. She debuted as a second lead actress in 1964 with V. Shantharam movie - Geet Gaya Patharon Ne. Her first Kannada film was the 1966 romantic comedy Love in Bangalore. It was followed by Kannada movies like Dudde Doddappa, Sandhyaraaga, Gange Gowri, Rajashekhara and Amma in Kannada language during 1960’s. She debut Tamil in the year 1968 with the movie, Uyarndha Manithan where she played a supporting role. Sivaji Ganesan and Sahukar Janaki were its leading actors and the movie was directed by Krishnan-Panju. She debut Telugu with the movie, Ninne Pelladuta in 1968. Padicha Kallan released one year later marked her Malayalam debut.

She married Dr. Vishnuvardhan in the year 1975. As an actress, her most memorable roles include - Doorada Betta, Avalukendru Oru Manam, Gandondu Hennaru, Runa Muktalu, Bangaaradha Manushya, Bangaarada Jinke, Bhagya Jyoti and the Kannada Doordarshan serial Janani. She has also appeared in Malayalam movies in mother and grandmother roles – Devaasuram, Photographer, Narasimham, Karumadikkuttan and Mazhathullikilukkam.

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Updated: December 02, 2013