Dwarakish
Acting
- Born:
- 1942-08-19
- Died:
- 2024-04-16
- Place of birth:
- Hunasur, Mysore
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
Maanikya
Vishnuvardhana
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
Server Somanna
Muddina Maava
Africadalli Sheela
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
Police Papanna
Prachanda Kulla
Geluvu Nannade
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
Auto Raja
Kulla Kulli
Point Parimala
Naniruvude Ninagagi
Vijay Vikram
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
Asadhya Aliya
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
Vasantha Lakshmi
Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi
Kiladi Jodi
Sirithanakke Saval
Maathu Tappada Maga
Halli Haida
Kittu Puttu
Galaate Samsaara
Sahodarara Savaal
Bhaagyavantharu
Dhanalakshmi
Pavanaganga
Bahaddur Gandu
Hudugatada Hudugi
Hosilu Mettida Hennu
Kalla Kulla
Maga Mommaga
Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala
Bhaktha Kumbara
Doorada Betta
Devaru Kotta Thangi
Nanda Gokula
Kranthiveera
Kulla Agent 000
Bangaarada Manushya
Janma Rahasya
Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama
Nyayave Devaru
Thayi Devaru
Baala Bandhana
Baalu Belagithu
C.I.D. Rajanna
Mr. Rajkumar
Mayor Muthanna
Lakshadheeshwara
Bhaagyada Baagilu
Bedi Bandavalu
Gandhinagara
Dhana Pishachi
Lagnapathrike
Shri Purandaradasaru
Maduve Madi Nodu
Sathya Harishchandra