New Delhi, April 14 -- On Monday, veteran Kannada comedy actor 'Bank' Janardhan passed away. He was admitted to a private hospital where he took his last breath during the early hours, as per family sources. While social media is filled with tributes for the late actor, many also wondered how the actor ended up getting 'Bank' in his name. Let's find out.

For the unversed, Bank is actually Janardhan's nickname.

The late actor earned the nickname Bank Janardhan before making it big in the industry. His name has a special connection with his love for acting.

Janardhan was born in Holalkere, Chitradurga district. Early in his life, after completing SSLC, he was offered a job as a helper at Jayalakshmi Bank, after being recommended by a doc...