Dwarakish

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

79

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

  • Gedda Maga

    Gedda Maga

  • Vishnuvardhana

    Vishnuvardhana

  • Avala Hejje

    Avala Hejje

  • Khushi

    Khushi

  • Prema Mathsara

    Prema Mathsara

  • Rasika

    Rasika

  • Vijay Vikram

    Vijay Vikram

  • Aatagara

    Aatagara

  • Maga Mommaga

    Maga Mommaga

  • Kiladigalu

    Kiladigalu

  • Apthamitra

    Apthamitra

  • Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama

    Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama

  • Bhaktha Kumbara

    Bhaktha Kumbara

  • Nyayave Devaru

    Nyayave Devaru

  • Bhaagyavantharu

    Bhaagyavantharu

  • Kidnap

    Kidnap

  • Jothe Jotheyali

    Jothe Jotheyali

  • Baalina Jyothi

    Baalina Jyothi

  • Point Parimala

    Point Parimala

  • Server Somanna

    Server Somanna

  • Pedda Gedda

    Pedda Gedda

  • Nyaya Neethi Dharma

    Nyaya Neethi Dharma

  • Shiv Bhola Bhandari

    Shiv Bhola Bhandari

  • Maathu Tappada Maga

    Maathu Tappada Maga

  • Snehada Sankole

    Snehada Sankole

  • Muddina Maava

    Muddina Maava

  • Mane Mane Kathe

    Mane Mane Kathe

  • Kittu Puttu

    Kittu Puttu

  • Kulla Kulli

    Kulla Kulli

  • Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege

    Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege

  • Sahodarara Savaal

    Sahodarara Savaal

  • Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu

    Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu

  • Prachanda Kulla

    Prachanda Kulla

  • Bedi Bandavalu

    Bedi Bandavalu

  • Bangarada Manushya

    Bangarada Manushya

  • Asadhya Aliya

    Asadhya Aliya

  • Doorada Betta

    Doorada Betta

  • Kalla Kulla

    Kalla Kulla

  • Mayor Muthanna

    Mayor Muthanna

  • Bhaagyada Baagilu

    Bhaagyada Baagilu

  • Baalu Belagithu

    Baalu Belagithu

  • Hello Sister

    Hello Sister

  • Janma Rahasya

    Janma Rahasya

  • Auto Raja

    Auto Raja

  • C.I.D. Rajanna

    C.I.D. Rajanna

  • Lakshadheeshwara

    Lakshadheeshwara

  • Bahaddur Gandu

    Bahaddur Gandu

  • Vasantha Lakshmi

    Vasantha Lakshmi

  • Singaporenalli Raja Kulla

    Singaporenalli Raja Kulla

  • Africadalli Sheela

    Africadalli Sheela

  • Maava Sose Savaal

    Maava Sose Savaal

  • Police Papanna

    Police Papanna

  • Dhana Pishachi

    Dhana Pishachi

  • Jimmy Gallu

    Jimmy Gallu

  • Kranthiveera

    Kranthiveera

  • Giddu Daada

    Giddu Daada

  • Dhanalakshmi

    Dhanalakshmi

  • Thayi Devaru

    Thayi Devaru

  • Bisile

    Bisile

  • Baala Bandhana

    Baala Bandhana

  • Mandyada Gandu

    Mandyada Gandu

  • Maduve Madi Nodu

    Maduve Madi Nodu

  • Shankar Sundar

    Shankar Sundar

  • Gandhinagara

    Gandhinagara

  • Kulla Agent 000

    Kulla Agent 000

  • Lagnapathrike

    Lagnapathrike

  • Nanda Gokula

    Nanda Gokula

  • Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala

    Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala

  • Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu

    Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu

  • Sirithanakke Saval

    Sirithanakke Saval

  • Pavanaganga

    Pavanaganga

  • Devaru Kotta Thangi

    Devaru Kotta Thangi

  • Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi

    Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi

  • Kiladi Jodi

    Kiladi Jodi

  • Hosilu Mettida Hennu

    Hosilu Mettida Hennu

  • Halli Haida

    Halli Haida

  • Geluvu Nannade

    Geluvu Nannade

  • Hudugatada Hudugi

    Hudugatada Hudugi