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Dwarakish

Acting 81 (deceased) years old Hunasur, Mysore ★ 0.3
Born: August 19, 1942
Died: April 16, 2024

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.

Filmography

Acting Credits (83)

Aatagara
Aatagara 2015
Weekend With Ramesh
Weekend With Ramesh Himself 2014
Maanikya
Maanikya Self 2014
Vishnuvardhana
Vishnuvardhana Colonel (Bharathi's father) 2011
Bisile
Bisile 2010
Cheluvina Chilipili
Cheluvina Chilipili 2009
Jothe Jotheyali
Jothe Jotheyali 2006
Apthamitra
Apthamitra 2004
Khushi
Khushi 2003
Baalina Jyothi
Baalina Jyothi 1996
Hello Sister
Hello Sister 1995
Shiv Bhola Bhandari
Shiv Bhola Bhandari 1995
Giddu Daada
Giddu Daada 1995
Kidnap
Kidnap 1995
Kiladigalu
Kiladigalu 1994
Mandyada Gandu
Mandyada Gandu 1994
Rasika
Rasika 1994
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege Shyam 1993
Server Somanna
Server Somanna 1993
Muddina Maava
Muddina Maava 1993
Africadalli Sheela
Africadalli Sheela 1986
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu Mohan 1984
Police Papanna
Police Papanna 1984
Prachanda Kulla
Prachanda Kulla 1984
Geluvu Nannade
Geluvu Nannade 1983
Gedda Maga
Gedda Maga 1983
Jimmy Gallu
Jimmy Gallu 1982
Maava Sose Savaal
Maava Sose Savaal 1982
Prema Mathsara
Prema Mathsara 1982
Snehada Sankole
Snehada Sankole 1982
Shankar Sundar
Shankar Sundar 1982
Pedda Gedda
Pedda Gedda 1982
Avala Hejje
Avala Hejje 1981
Mane Mane Kathe
Mane Mane Kathe 1981
Nyaya Neethi Dharma
Nyaya Neethi Dharma 1980
Auto Raja
Auto Raja 1980
Kulla Kulli
Kulla Kulli Krishna alias Kulla 1980
Point Parimala
Point Parimala Vamana 1980
Vijay Vikram
Vijay Vikram 1979
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu Sundar 1979
Asadhya Aliya
Asadhya Aliya Sathyananda 1979
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla Venugopal 1978
Vasantha Lakshmi
Vasantha Lakshmi 1978
Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi
Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi 1978
Kiladi Jodi
Kiladi Jodi Guest Appearance 1978
Sirithanakke Saval
Sirithanakke Saval 1978
Maathu Tappada Maga
Maathu Tappada Maga 1978
Halli Haida
Halli Haida 1978
Kittu Puttu
Kittu Puttu Puttu & Kutti (Dual Role) 1977
Sahodarara Savaal
Sahodarara Savaal Raja 1977
Bhaagyavantharu
Bhaagyavantharu Subbu 1977
Dhanalakshmi
Dhanalakshmi 1977
Pavanaganga
Pavanaganga 1977
Bahaddur Gandu
Bahaddur Gandu Panju's friend 1976
Hudugatada Hudugi
Hudugatada Hudugi 1976
Hosilu Mettida Hennu
Hosilu Mettida Hennu 1976
Kalla Kulla
Kalla Kulla Ramesh aka Kulla 1975
Maga Mommaga
Maga Mommaga Anand Rao's Son 1974
Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala
Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala 1974
Bhaktha Kumbara
Bhaktha Kumbara 1974
Doorada Betta
Doorada Betta 1973
Devaru Kotta Thangi
Devaru Kotta Thangi 1973
Nanda Gokula
Nanda Gokula 1972
Kranthiveera
Kranthiveera 1972
Kulla Agent 000
Kulla Agent 000 1972
Bangarada Manushya
Bangarada Manushya 1972
Janma Rahasya
Janma Rahasya 1972
Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama
Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama Makaranda 1971
Nyayave Devaru
Nyayave Devaru Mugur Mukunda 1971
Thayi Devaru
Thayi Devaru 1971
Baala Bandhana
Baala Bandhana 1971
Baalu Belagithu
Baalu Belagithu 1970
C.I.D. Rajanna
C.I.D. Rajanna Mallanna 1970
Mayor Muthanna
Mayor Muthanna Ranga 1969
Lakshadheeshwara
Lakshadheeshwara 1968
Bhaagyada Baagilu
Bhaagyada Baagilu Hanumantha 1968
Bedi Bandavalu
Bedi Bandavalu 1968
Gandhinagara
Gandhinagara Prabhakara 1968
Dhana Pishachi
Dhana Pishachi 1967
Lagnapathrike
Lagnapathrike Ganesha 1967
Shri Purandaradasaru
Shri Purandaradasaru 1967
Maduve Madi Nodu
Maduve Madi Nodu Simhadri 1965
Sathya Harishchandra
Sathya Harishchandra disciple of Kalakoushika 1965

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