Known For
Acting
Born
Aug 19, 1942
Died
Apr 16, 2024
Place of Birth
Hunasur, Mysore
Credits
98 titles
Dwarakish
Biography
Bungle Shama Rao Dwarakanath (19 August 1942 – 16 April 2024), known by his stage name Dwarakish was an Indian actor, comedian and filmmaker who predominantly worked in Kannada cinema in addition to few Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films. Starting his career as a supporting actor in Veera Sankalpa (1964) and co-producer for the film Mamatheya Madilu in 1966, Dwarakish went on to work over five decades in cinema. He debuted as a director with the film Nee Bareda Kadambari (1985). Fondly remembered as "Karnatakada Kulla" (lit. 'Dwarf of Karnataka'), Dwarakish produced over 50 films under his home production called "Dwarakish Chitra". Mayor Muthanna (1969) was the first film to be produced under his banner. He is referred to be the "First showman of Kannada cinema" for his daring and lavish experiments and his films were known for grand sets, songs and exotic locations.
Known For
Filmography
Aatagara
Weekend With Ramesh
Himself
Maanikya
Self
Chaarulatha
Producer
Vishnuvardhana
Colonel (Bharathi's father)
Bisile
Cheluvina Chilipili
Jothe Jotheyali
Apthamitra
Khushi
Baalina Jyothi
Hello Sister
Shiv Bhola Bhandari
Giddu Daada
Kidnap
Kiladigalu
Mandyada Gandu
Rasika
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
Shyam
Server Somanna
Muddina Maava
Shruthi
Director
Jai Karnataka
Director
Krishna Nee Kunidaga
Director
Dance Raja Dance
Director
Kizhakku Africavil Sheela
Director
Africadalli Sheela
Naan Adimai Illai
Director
Nee Thanda Kanike
Director
Nee Bareda Kadambari
Producer
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
Mohan
Gangvaa
Producer
Police Papanna
Prachanda Kulla
Geluvu Nannade
Adutha Varisu
Producer
Gedda Maga
Jimmy Gallu
Maava Sose Savaal
Prema Mathsara
Snehada Sankole
Shankar Sundar
Pedda Gedda
Avala Hejje
Mane Mane Kathe
Nyaya Neethi Dharma
Haddina Kannu
Dose Damodara
Auto Raja
Kulla Kulli
Krishna alias Kulla
Point Parimala
Vamana