film due to the "challenging nature of the script" and the opportunity to direct his mentor K. Balachander. Public speaking Ramesh Aravind is also known for his work as a motivational speaker. Television Ramesh Aravind has hosted the following shows: As Host As producer Filmography Awards Ramesh Aravind has won awards for his acting, directing and writing. He was awarded an honorary doctorate degree by Rani Channamma University for his contribution to cinema. In the year 2022, he was awarded the Dr. Shivarama Karanth Award for his work as an actor, director and resource person. Personal life Ramesh Aravind was born to P.A. Govindachari and Saroja. He has four siblings. He is married to Archana Aravind, and they have two children. References External links 1964 births Living people Male actors in Kannada cinema Kannada film directors 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors Film directors from Bangalore Indian male screenwriters Filmfare Awards South winners Male actors in Telugu cinema Indian male film actors Male actors in Tamil cinema Indian game show hosts Television personalities from Tamil Nadu People from Thanjavur district Male actors from Bangalore Screenwriters from Bangalore University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering alumni