Acting
Dwarakish
Kannada, Tamil, Hindi cinema · 96 credits
Born
19 August 1942
Died
16 April 2024 (aged 81)
Birthplace
Hunasur, Mysore
Also known as Bungle Shama Rao Dwarakanath · B.S. Dwarakish · B. S. Dwarakish
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
Filmography
Maanikya
as Self
Chaarulatha
Producer
Vishnuvardhana
as Colonel (Bharathi's father), Producer
Apthamitra
Actor, Producer
Kidnap
Actor, Director, Producer, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
Giddu Daada
Actor, Director, Writer, Screenplay, Story
Rasika
Actor, Director
Kiladigalu
Actor, Director, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
as Shyam, Director, Screenplay
Shruthi
Director, Screenplay
Jai Karnataka
Director, Producer, Screenplay
Krishna Nee Kunidaga
Director, Story, Screenplay
Dance Raja Dance
Director, Producer, Story, Screenplay
கிழக்கு ஆப்பிரிக்காவில் ஷீலா
1987
Kizhakku Africavil Sheela
Director, Writer, Producer
Africadalli Sheela
Actor, Director, Producer, Story, Screenplay
Naan Adimai Illai
Director
Nee Bareda Kadambari
Producer, Director
Nee Thanda Kanike
Director, Producer, Screenplay
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
as Mohan, Producer
Prachanda Kulla
Actor, Producer
Police Papanna
Actor, Producer
Gangvaa
Producer
Gedda Maga
Actor, Producer
Adutha Varisu
Producer
Pedda Gedda
Actor, Producer
Point Parimala
as Vamana
Kulla Kulli
as Krishna alias Kulla, Producer
ಹದ್ದಿನ ಕಣ್ಣು
1980
Haddina Kannu
as Dose Damodara
Asadhya Aliya
as Sathyananda
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
as Sundar, Producer
ನಾನಿರುವುದೆ ನಿನಗಾಗಿ
1979
Naniruvude Ninagagi
as John / Vincent
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
as Venugopal, Producer
Kiladi Jodi
as Guest Appearance
Kittu Puttu
as Puttu / Kutti, Producer
Bhaagyavantharu
as Subbu, Producer
Bahaddur Gandu
as Panju's friend
Kalla Kulla
as Ramesh 'Kulla'
Maga Mommaga
as Anand Rao's Son
Bangaarada Manushya
as Shivalingu
Nyayave Devaru
as Mugur Mukunda
Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama
as Makaranda
C.I.D. Rajanna
as Mallanna
Mr. Rajkumar
as Shekhar
Mayor Muthanna
as Ranga
Bhaagyada Baagilu
as Hanumantha
Gandhinagara
as Prabhakara
Lagnapathrike
as Ganesha
Maduve Madi Nodu
as Simhadri
Sathya Harishchandra
as disciple of Kalakoushika