Dwarakish
Born: 1942-08-19 in Hunasur, Mysore
Died: 2024-04-16
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2015
2014
- Weekend With Ramesh as Himself
- Maanikya as Self
2012
- Chaarulatha ... (Producer)
2011
- Vishnuvardhana as Colonel (Bharathi's father)
2010
2009
2006
2004
2003
1996
1993
1990
- Shruthi ... (Director)
1989
- Jai Karnataka ... (Director)
1988
- Krishna Nee Kunidaga ... (Director)
1987
- Kizhakku Africavil Sheela ... (Director)
- Dance Raja Dance ... (Director)
1986
- Africadalli Sheela
- Naan Adimai Illai ... (Director)
1985
- Nee Bareda Kadambari ... (Producer)
- Nee Thanda Kanike ... (Director)
1984
- Gangvaa ... (Producer)
- Prachanda Kulla
- Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu as Mohan
- Police Papanna
1983
- Geluvu Nannade
- Gedda Maga
- Adutha Varisu ... (Producer)
1980
- Point Parimala as Vamana
- Auto Raja
- Nyaya Neethi Dharma
- Kulla Kulli as Krishna alias Kulla
1979
- Vijay Vikram
- Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu as Sundar
- Asadhya Aliya as Sathyananda
1978
- Halli Haida
- Maathu Tappada Maga
- Sirithanakke Saval
- Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi
- Singaporenalli Raja Kulla as Venugopal
- Vasantha Lakshmi
- Kiladi Jodi as Guest Appearance
1977
- Dhanalakshmi
- Galaate Samsaara as Muthanna
- Sahodarara Savaal as Raja
- Kittu Puttu as Puttu & Kutti (Dual Role)
- Pavanaganga
- Bhaagyavantharu as Subbu
1976
- Hosilu Mettida Hennu
- Hudugatada Hudugi
- Bahaddur Gandu as Panju's friend
1975
- Kalla Kulla as Ramesh aka Kulla
1974
- Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala
- Bhaktha Kumbara
- Maga Mommaga as Anand Rao's Son
1971
- Thayi Devaru
- Baala Bandhana
- Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama as Makaranda
- Nyayave Devaru as Mugur Mukunda
1970
- Baalu Belagithu
- C.I.D. Rajanna as Mallanna
1969
- Mayor Muthanna as Ranga
1968
- Lakshadheeshwara
- Bedi Bandavalu
- Bhaagyada Baagilu as Hanumantha
- Gandhinagara as Prabhakara
1967
- Dhana Pishachi
- Shri Purandaradasaru
- Lagnapathrike as Ganesha
1965
- Sathya Harishchandra as disciple of Kalakoushika
- Maduve Madi Nodu as Simhadri