Person
Dwarakish
Acting · 1942–2024 · 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
Weekend With Ramesh
Himself
Hudugatada Hudugi
1976
Halli Haida
1978
Dhanalakshmi
1977
Jimmy Gallu
1982
Snehada Sankole
1982
Vishnuvardhana
Colonel (Bharathi's father)
Apthamitra
2004
Prema Mathsara
1982
Shankar Sundar
1982
Filmography
- 2015Aatagara
- 2014Weekend With RameshHimself
- 2014MaanikyaSelf
- 2012ChaarulathaProducer
- 2011VishnuvardhanaColonel (Bharathi's father)
- 2010Bisile
- 2009Cheluvina Chilipili
- 2006Jothe Jotheyali
- 2004Apthamitra
- 2003Khushi
- 1996Baalina Jyothi
- 1995Hello Sister
- 1995Shiv Bhola Bhandari
- 1995Giddu Daada
- 1995Kidnap
- 1994Kiladigalu
- 1994Mandyada Gandu
- 1994Rasika
- 1993Raayaru Bandaru Maavana ManegeShyam
- 1993Server Somanna
- 1993Muddina Maava
- 1990ShruthiDirector
- 1989Jai KarnatakaDirector
- 1988Krishna Nee KunidagaDirector
- 1987Dance Raja DanceDirector
- 1986Africadalli Sheela
- 1986Naan Adimai IllaiDirector
- 1985Nee Thanda KanikeDirector
- 1985Nee Bareda KadambariProducer
- 1984Maduve Maadu Thamashe NoduMohan
- 1984GangvaaProducer
- 1984Police Papanna
- 1984Prachanda Kulla
- 1983Geluvu Nannade
- 1983Adutha VarisuProducer
- 1983Gedda Maga
- 1982Jimmy Gallu
- 1982Maava Sose Savaal
- 1982Prema Mathsara
- 1982Snehada Sankole
- 1982Shankar Sundar
- 1982Pedda Gedda
- 1981Avala Hejje
- 1981Mane Mane Kathe
- 1980Nyaya Neethi Dharma
- 1980Auto Raja
- 1980Kulla KulliKrishna alias Kulla
- 1980Point ParimalaVamana
- 1979Vijay Vikram
- 1979Preethi Madu Thamashe NoduSundar
- 1979Asadhya AliyaSathyananda
- 1978Singaporenalli Raja KullaVenugopal
- 1978Vasantha Lakshmi
- 1978Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi
- 1978Kiladi JodiGuest Appearance
- 1978Sirithanakke Saval
- 1978Maathu Tappada Maga
- 1978Halli Haida
- 1977Kittu PuttuPuttu & Kutti (Dual Role)
- 1977Sahodarara SavaalRaja
- 1977BhaagyavantharuSubbu
- 1977Dhanalakshmi
- 1977Pavanaganga
- 1976Bahaddur GanduPanju's friend
- 1976Hudugatada Hudugi
- 1976Hosilu Mettida Hennu
- 1975Kalla KullaRamesh aka Kulla
- 1974Maga MommagaAnand Rao's Son
- 1974Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala
- 1974Bhaktha Kumbara
- 1973Doorada Betta
- 1973Devaru Kotta Thangi
- 1972Nanda Gokula
- 1972Kranthiveera
- 1972Kulla Agent 000
- 1972Bangarada Manushya
- 1972Janma Rahasya
- 1971Sri Krishna Rukmini SathyabhamaMakaranda
- 1971Nyayave DevaruMugur Mukunda
- 1971Thayi Devaru
- 1971Baala Bandhana
- 1970Baalu Belagithu
- 1970C.I.D. RajannaMallanna
- 1969Mayor MuthannaRanga
- 1968Lakshadheeshwara
- 1968Bhaagyada BaagiluHanumantha
- 1968Bedi Bandavalu
- 1968GandhinagaraPrabhakara
- 1967Dhana Pishachi
- 1967LagnapathrikeGanesha
- 1967Shri Purandaradasaru
- 1965Maduve Madi NoduSimhadri
- 1965Sathya Harishchandradisciple of Kalakoushika
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