Dwarakish
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
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.
Acting
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
as Shyam
(2015)
(2011)
Vishnuvardhana
as Colonel (Bharathi's father)
(2010)
(2006)
(2004)
(2003)
(1996)
(1995)
(1995)
(1995)
(1994)
(1994)
(1993)
(1993)
(1986)
(1984)
(1984)
(1984)
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
as Mohan
(1983)
(1982)
(1982)
(1981)
(1981)
(1981)
(1980)
Kulla Kulli
as Krishna alias Kulla
(1980)
Point Parimala
as Vamana
(1979)
Asadhya Aliya
as Sathyananda
(1979)
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
as Sundar
(1979)
(1978)
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
as Venugopal
(1978)
(1978)
Kiladi Jodi
as Guest Appearance
(1978)
(1977)
Kittu Puttu
as Puttu & Kutti (Dual Role)
(1977)
Sahodarara Savaal
as Raja
(1977)
(1977)
Bhaagyavantharu
as Subbu
(1976)
Bahaddur Gandu
as Panju's friend
(1975)
Kalla Kulla
as Ramesh aka Kulla
(1974)
(1974)
Maga Mommaga
as Anand Rao's Son
(1974)
(1973)
(1973)
(1972)
(1972)
(1972)
(1972)
(1972)
(1971)
Nyayave Devaru
as Mugur Mukunda
(1971)
Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama
as Makaranda
(1971)
(1971)
(1970)
(1970)
C.I.D. Rajanna
as Mallanna
(1969)
Mayor Muthanna
as Ranga
(1968)
(1968)
Gandhinagara
as Prabhakara
(1968)
Bhaagyada Baagilu
as Hanumantha
(1968)
(1967)
Lagnapathrike
as Ganesha
(1965)
Maduve Madi Nodu
as Simhadri
Crew
Dance Raja Dance
Director
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
Director, Screenplay
(2012)
Chaarulatha
Producer
(2011)
Vishnuvardhana
Producer
(2004)
Apthamitra
Producer
(1995)
Kidnap
Director, Producer, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
(1994)
Rasika
Director
(1994)
Kiladigalu
Director, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
(1990)
Shruthi
Director, Screenplay
(1989)
Jai Karnataka
Director, Producer, Screenplay
(1986)
Naan Adimai Illai
Director
(1986)
Africadalli Sheela
Director, Producer, Story, Screenplay
(1985)
Nee Bareda Kadambari
Producer, Director
(1985)
Nee Thanda Kanike
Director, Producer, Screenplay
(1984)
Gangvaa
Producer
(1984)
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
Producer
(1984)
Prachanda Kulla
Producer
(1984)
Police Papanna
Producer
(1983)
Adutha Varisu
Producer
(1983)
Gedda Maga
Producer
(1982)
Pedda Gedda
Producer
(1980)
Kulla Kulli
Producer
(1979)
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
Producer
(1978)
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
Producer
(1977)
Bhaagyavantharu
Producer
(1977)
Kittu Puttu
Producer