Dwarakish

Known for: Acting
Born: Aug 19, 1942
Died: Apr 16, 2024 (aged 81)
Place of birth: Hunasur, Mysore
Credits: 87

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

Movie5.9

Vishnuvardhana

2011Movie

Colonel (Bharathi's father)

Movie9.4

Bangaarada Manushya

1972Movie

Shivalingu

Movie5.2

Maanikya

2014Movie

Self

Movie4.2

Aatagara

2015Movie

Movie8.2

Apthamitra

2004Movie

Movie9.7

Bhaktha Kumbara

1974Movie

Filmography

Movie4.2

Aatagara

2015Movie

TV5.0

Weekend With Ramesh

2014TV

Himself

Movie5.2

Maanikya

2014Movie

Self

Movie5.9

Vishnuvardhana

2011Movie

Colonel (Bharathi's father)

Dwarakish

Known for

Vishnuvardhana

Bangaarada Manushya

Maanikya

Aatagara

Apthamitra

Bhaktha Kumbara

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