Dwarakish

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

75

Gender

Male

Birthday

1942-08-19

Day of death

2024-04-16 (81 years old)

Place of Birth

Hunasur, Mysore

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

  • Weekend With Ramesh

    Weekend With Ramesh

  • Police Papanna

    Police Papanna

  • Bisile

    Bisile

  • Maathu Tappada Maga

    Maathu Tappada Maga

  • Rasika

    Rasika

  • Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama

    Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama

  • Nyayave Devaru

    Nyayave Devaru

  • Baalu Belagithu

    Baalu Belagithu

  • Maga Mommaga

    Maga Mommaga

  • Aatagara

    Aatagara

  • Nanda Gokula

    Nanda Gokula

  • Baala Bandhana

    Baala Bandhana

  • Mayor Muthanna

    Mayor Muthanna

  • Devaru Kotta Thangi

    Devaru Kotta Thangi

  • Bahaddur Gandu

    Bahaddur Gandu

  • Thayi Devaru

    Thayi Devaru

  • Bhaagyavantharu

    Bhaagyavantharu

  • Giddu Daada

    Giddu Daada

  • Gandhinagara

    Gandhinagara

  • Kranthiveera

    Kranthiveera

  • Bangarada Manushya

    Bangarada Manushya

  • Doorada Betta

    Doorada Betta

  • Maduve Madi Nodu

    Maduve Madi Nodu

  • Lagnapathrike

    Lagnapathrike

  • Bhaagyada Baagilu

    Bhaagyada Baagilu

  • Bhaktha Kumbara

    Bhaktha Kumbara

  • C.I.D. Rajanna

    C.I.D. Rajanna

  • Prachanda Kulla

    Prachanda Kulla

  • Baalina Jyothi

    Baalina Jyothi

  • Gedda Maga

    Gedda Maga

  • Avala Hejje

    Avala Hejje

  • Shiv Bhola Bhandari

    Shiv Bhola Bhandari

  • Point Parimala

    Point Parimala

  • Vishnuvardhana

    Vishnuvardhana

  • Server Somanna

    Server Somanna

  • Nyaya Neethi Dharma

    Nyaya Neethi Dharma

  • Mane Mane Kathe

    Mane Mane Kathe

  • Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu

    Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu

  • Muddina Maava

    Muddina Maava

  • Vijay Vikram

    Vijay Vikram

  • Khushi

    Khushi

  • Prema Mathsara

    Prema Mathsara

  • Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala

    Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala

  • Pedda Gedda

    Pedda Gedda

  • Apthamitra

    Apthamitra

  • Jothe Jotheyali

    Jothe Jotheyali

  • Sahodarara Savaal

    Sahodarara Savaal

  • Hello Sister

    Hello Sister

  • Sirithanakke Saval

    Sirithanakke Saval

  • Kittu Puttu

    Kittu Puttu

  • Jimmy Gallu

    Jimmy Gallu

  • Pavanaganga

    Pavanaganga

  • Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu

    Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu

  • Kulla Agent 000

    Kulla Agent 000

  • Maava Sose Savaal

    Maava Sose Savaal

  • Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege

    Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege

  • Kulla Kulli

    Kulla Kulli

  • Kalla Kulla

    Kalla Kulla

  • Africadalli Sheela

    Africadalli Sheela

  • Dhanalakshmi

    Dhanalakshmi

  • Hosilu Mettida Hennu

    Hosilu Mettida Hennu

  • Snehada Sankole

    Snehada Sankole

  • Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi

    Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi

  • Lakshadheeshwara

    Lakshadheeshwara

  • Singaporenalli Raja Kulla

    Singaporenalli Raja Kulla

  • Shankar Sundar

    Shankar Sundar

  • Kiladigalu

    Kiladigalu

  • Janma Rahasya

    Janma Rahasya

  • Asadhya Aliya

    Asadhya Aliya

  • Kidnap

    Kidnap

  • Vasantha Lakshmi

    Vasantha Lakshmi

  • Bedi Bandavalu

    Bedi Bandavalu

  • Halli Haida

    Halli Haida

  • Hudugatada Hudugi

    Hudugatada Hudugi

  • Kiladi Jodi

    Kiladi Jodi