Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1942-08-19
Day of Death
2024-04-16
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.
Filmography (81)
Aatagara
2015
Vishnuvardhana
2011
Bisile
2010
Cheluvina Chilipili
2009
Jothe Jotheyali
2006
Apthamitra
2004
Khushi
2003
Baalina Jyothi
1996
Hello Sister
1995Shiv Bhola Bhandari
1995
Giddu Daada
1995
Kidnap
1995
Kiladigalu
1994
Mandyada Gandu
1994
