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.

Most Known For

Weekend With Ramesh

as Himself

Server Somanna

Vijay Vikram

Vishnuvardhana

as Colonel (Bharathi's father)

Khushi

Prema Mathsara

Sathya Harishchandra

as disciple of Kalakoushika

Apthamitra

Jothe Jotheyali

Kidnap

Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege

as Shyam

Pedda Gedda

Jimmy Gallu

Bedi Bandavalu

Kiladigalu

Snehada Sankole

Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu

as Sundar

Aatagara

Kalla Kulla

as Ramesh aka Kulla

Giddu Daada