Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/07/1980 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Adakamaranahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
Latest News about Ganesh
02/07/2025
On his 45th birthday, Ganesh was honored by the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce with the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' for his contributions to Kannada cinema over two decades. The ceremony featured tributes from fellow actors and highlighted his iconic role in 'Mungaru Male'.
15/03/2025
Ganesh announced his upcoming directorial project titled 'Ranga Ranga', a Kannada film focusing on rural life and social reform. The film, produced by his wife Shilpa Barkur under Golden Movies, is set to begin production in late 2025 with a cast of new and established actors.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Ganesh Bal |
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| Famous Role | Preetham in Kannada film Mungaru Male (2006) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" | ||||||
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| Weight | 59 kg | ||||||
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown | ||||||
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College | Not Known |
| Education Qualification | Diploma in Electronics & Communication |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Cancer |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Watching films |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 11/02/2008 |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Shilpa Barkur (Film Producer) |
| Wife | Shilpa Barkur (Film Producer) |
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Family
| Father | Kishan Bal |
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| Mother | Sulochana |
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| Spouse | Shilpa Barkur (Film Producer) |
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He joined Kannada theatre troupes like ‘Ranga Sampada’ and ‘Ranga Shikshana Kendra’ after his studies. | |
| 2. Acted in Kannada plays such as ‘Sadarame’ and ‘Kadadida Neeru.’ | |
| 3. Hosted the Kannada TV show ‘Comedy Time’ on Udaya TV. | |
| 4. Made his breakthrough in 2002 by portraying a villain in the Kannada film ‘Tapori.’ | |
| 5. Directed the Kannada film ‘Kool…Sakkath Hot Maga’ in 2011, produced by his wife Shilpa Barkur. | |
| 6. Received a Mercedes car and a house valued at INR 20 crore from his wife, Shilpa Barkur, on two of his birthdays. | |
| 7. His children have appeared as child actors in several Kannada films. |