Dwarakish
96 movies
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Aug 19, 1942
- Died
- Apr 16, 2024 (age 81)
- 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.
Profiles IMDb
Known for
Dwarakish: movies and TV shows
Acting (85)
- 2015
- 2011 Vishnuvardhana
as Colonel (Bharathi's father)
- 2010
- 2009
- 2006
- 2004
- 2003
- 1996
- 1995
- 1995
- 1995
- 1995
- 1994
- 1994
- 1994
- 1993 Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
as Shyam
- 1993
- 1993
- 1986
- 1984 Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
as Mohan
- 1984
- 1984
- 1983
- 1983
- 1982
- 1982
- 1982
- 1982
- 1982
- 1982
- 1981
- 1981
- 1980
- 1980 Haddina Kannu
as Dose Damodara
- 1980
- 1980 Kulla Kulli
as Krishna alias Kulla
- 1980 Point Parimala
as Vamana
- 1979 Naniruvude Ninagagi
as John / Vincent
- 1979
- 1979 Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
as Sundar
- 1979 Asadhya Aliya
as Sathyananda
- 1978 Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
as Venugopal
- 1978
- 1978
- 1978 Kiladi Jodi
as Guest Appearance
- 1978
- 1978
- 1978
- 1977 Kittu Puttu
as Puttu / Kutti
- 1977 Galaate Samsaara
as Muthanna
- 1977 Sahodarara Savaal
as Raja
- 1977 Bhaagyavantharu
as Subbu
- 1977
- 1977
- 1976 Bahaddur Gandu
as Panju's friend
- 1976
- 1976
- 1975 Kalla Kulla
as Ramesh 'Kulla'
- 1974 Maga Mommaga
as Anand Rao's Son
- 1974
- 1974
- 1973
- 1973
- 1972
- 1972
- 1972
- 1972 Bangaarada Manushya
as Shivalingu
- 1972
- 1971 Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama
as Makaranda
- 1971 Nyayave Devaru
as Mugur Mukunda
- 1971
- 1971
- 1970
- 1970 C.I.D. Rajanna
as Mallanna
- 1970 Mr. Rajkumar
as Shekhar
- 1969 Mayor Muthanna
as Ranga
- 1968
- 1968 Bhaagyada Baagilu
as Hanumantha
- 1968
- 1968 Gandhinagara
as Prabhakara
- 1967
- 1967 Lagnapathrike
as Ganesha
- 1967
- 1965 Maduve Madi Nodu
as Simhadri
- 1965 Sathya Harishchandra
as disciple of Kalakoushika
Behind the camera (29)
- 2012 Chaarulatha
Producer
- 2011 Vishnuvardhana
Producer
- 2004 Apthamitra
Producer
- 1995 Giddu Daada
Director, Writer, Screenplay, Story
- 1995 Kidnap
Director, Producer, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
- 1994 Kiladigalu
Director, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
- 1994 Rasika
Director
- 1993 Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
Director, Screenplay
- 1990 Shruthi
Director, Screenplay
- 1989 Jai Karnataka
Director, Producer, Screenplay
- 1988 Krishna Nee Kunidaga
Director, Story, Screenplay
- 1987 Dance Raja Dance
Director, Producer, Story, Screenplay
- 1987 Kizhakku Africavil Sheela
Director, Writer, Producer
- 1986 Africadalli Sheela
Director, Producer, Story, Screenplay
- 1986 Naan Adimai Illai
Director
- 1985 Nee Thanda Kanike
Director, Producer, Screenplay
- 1985 Nee Bareda Kadambari
Producer, Director
- 1984 Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
Producer
- 1984 Gangvaa
Producer
- 1984 Police Papanna
Producer
- 1984 Prachanda Kulla
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 Kittu Puttu
Producer
- 1977 Bhaagyavantharu
Producer
Talk shows and appearances (2)
- 2014 Weekend With Ramesh
1 episode
- 2014