Dwarakish
Known for Acting · 84 credits
- Born
- 1942-08-19
- Died
- 2024-04-16
- Place of birth
- Hunasur, Mysore
- Also known as
- Bungle Shama Rao Dwarakanath · B.S. Dwarakish · B. S. 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.
Known For
TV Shows (1)
Movies (83)
Galaate Samsaara
1977
as Muthanna
Dhanalakshmi
1977
Prema Mathsara
1982
Snehada Sankole
1982
Halli Haida
1978
Hudugatada Hudugi
1976
Maathu Tappada Maga
1978
Jimmy Gallu
1982
Cheluvina Chilipili
2009
Vishnuvardhana
2011
as Colonel (Bharathi's father)
Shankar Sundar
1982
Kidnap
1995
Sahodarara Savaal
1977
as Raja
Server Somanna
1993
Geluvu Nannade
1983
Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala
1974
Kalla Kulla
1975
as Ramesh aka Kulla
Apthamitra
2004
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
1979
as Sundar
Point Parimala
1980
as Vamana
Kulla Kulli
1980
as Krishna alias Kulla
Jothe Jotheyali
2006
Maanikya
2014
as Self
Mandyada Gandu
1994
Dhana Pishachi
1967
Muddina Maava
1993
Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi
1978
Kiladigalu
1994
Bedi Bandavalu
1968
Hosilu Mettida Hennu
1976
Auto Raja
1980
Khushi
2003
Shri Purandaradasaru
1967
Hello Sister
1995
Mane Mane Kathe
1981
Lakshadheeshwara
1968
Vijay Vikram
1979
Sirithanakke Saval
1978
Kulla Agent 000
1972
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
1993
as Shyam
Maava Sose Savaal
1982
Kittu Puttu
1977
as Puttu & Kutti (Dual Role)
Pedda Gedda
1982
Asadhya Aliya
1979
as Sathyananda
Nyaya Neethi Dharma
1980
Nyayave Devaru
1971
as Mugur Mukunda
Prachanda Kulla
1984
Janma Rahasya
1972
Devaru Kotta Thangi
1973
Sathya Harishchandra
1965
as disciple of Kalakoushika
Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama
1971
as Makaranda
Bhaktha Kumbara
1974
Baalu Belagithu
1970
Africadalli Sheela
1986
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
1984
as Mohan
C.I.D. Rajanna
1970
as Mallanna
Mayor Muthanna
1969
as Ranga
Maduve Madi Nodu
1965
as Simhadri
Police Papanna
1984
Bhaagyada Baagilu
1968
as Hanumantha
Baalina Jyothi
1996
Bangarada Manushya
1972
Maga Mommaga
1974
as Anand Rao's Son
Aatagara
2015
Doorada Betta
1973
Gandhinagara
1968
as Prabhakara
Giddu Daada
1995
Bahaddur Gandu
1976
as Panju's friend
Pavanaganga
1977
Gedda Maga
1983
Kiladi Jodi
1978
as Guest Appearance
Vasantha Lakshmi
1978
Thayi Devaru
1971
Baala Bandhana
1971
Nanda Gokula
1972
Bhaagyavantharu
1977
as Subbu
Avala Hejje
1981
Kranthiveera
1972
Rasika
1994
Lagnapathrike
1967
as Ganesha
Shiv Bhola Bhandari
1995
Bisile
2010
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
1978
as Venugopal
About 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'),… With 84 credits spanning from 1965 to 2015, Dwarakish has appeared in 83 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular Dwarakish Movies
- Galaate Samsaara (1977) — as Muthanna
- Dhanalakshmi (1977)
- Prema Mathsara (1982)
- Snehada Sankole (1982)
- Halli Haida (1978)
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