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.
Personal info
Gender
Male
Birthday
1942-08-19
Place of birth
Hunasur, Mysore
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Cast
Rasika
1994
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Mayor Muthanna
1969
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Bedi Bandavalu
1968
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Shiv Bhola Bhandari
1995
10.00
Muddina Maava
1993
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Pavanaganga
1977
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Apthamitra
2004
8.20
Sahodarara Savaal
1977
8.00
Aatagara
2015
4.20
Kittu Puttu
1977
9.00
Maathu Tappada Maga
1978
5.00
Asadhya Aliya
1979
8.00
Maduve Madi Nodu
1965
7.00
Lagnapathrike
1967
8.00
Bhaagyada Baagilu
1968
7.00
Lakshadheeshwara
1968
8.00
C.I.D. Rajanna
1970
8.00
Baalu Belagithu
1970
9.00
Nyayave Devaru
1971
8.00
Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama
1971
8.00
Kranthiveera
1972
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Doorada Betta
1973
8.00
Bhaktha Kumbara
1974
9.00
Maga Mommaga
1974
7.00
Kalla Kulla
1975
10.00
Bahaddur Gandu
1976
9.00
Bhaagyavantharu
1977
8.00
Vasantha Lakshmi
1978
7.00
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
1978
10.00
Kiladi Jodi
1978
8.00
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
1979
8.00
Point Parimala
1980
8.00
Kulla Kulli
1980
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Mane Mane Kathe
1981
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Gandhinagara
1968
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Khushi
2003
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Jothe Jotheyali
2006
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Avala Hejje
1981
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Jimmy Gallu
1982
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Vishnuvardhana
2011
5.90
Bisile
2010
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Baalina Jyothi
1996
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Kiladigalu
1994
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Server Somanna
1993
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Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
1984
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Vijay Vikram
1979
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Kulla Agent 000
1972
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Bangarada Manushya
1972
9.20
Pedda Gedda
1982
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Gedda Maga
1983
10.00
Prachanda Kulla
1984
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Police Papanna
1984
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Africadalli Sheela
1986
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Devaru Kotta Thangi
1973
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Nanda Gokula
1972
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Janma Rahasya
1972
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Thayi Devaru
1971
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Baala Bandhana
1971
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Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala
1974
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Hello Sister
1995
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Kidnap
1995
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Giddu Daada
1995
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Nyaya Neethi Dharma
1980
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Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi
1978
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Sirithanakke Saval
1978
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Hudugatada Hudugi
1976
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Hosilu Mettida Hennu
1976
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Dhanalakshmi
1977
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Halli Haida
1978
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Shankar Sundar
1982
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Prema Mathsara
1982
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Maava Sose Savaal
1982
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Snehada Sankole
1982
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Geluvu Nannade
1983
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Dhana Pishachi
1967
6.00
Mandyada Gandu
1994
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Auto Raja
1980
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