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