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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Vishnuvardhana (2011) — Colonel (Bharathi's father)
2. Bangarada Manushya (1972)
3. Apthamitra (2004)
4. Aatagara (2015)
5. Maanikya (2014) — Self
6. Bhaktha Kumbara (1974)
7. Maathu Tappada Maga (1978)
8. Baalu Belagithu (1970)
9. Doorada Betta (1973)
10. Bahaddur Gandu (1976) — Panju's friend
11. Bhaagyavantharu (1977) — Subbu
12. Janma Rahasya (1972)
13. Sathya Harishchandra (1965) — disciple of Kalakoushika
14. Weekend With Ramesh (2014) — Himself
15. Mayor Muthanna (1969) — Ranga
16. Shiv Bhola Bhandari (1995)
17. Sahodarara Savaal (1977) — Raja
18. Kittu Puttu (1977) — Puttu & Kutti (Dual Role)
19. Asadhya Aliya (1979) — Sathyananda
20. Maduve Madi Nodu (1965) — Simhadri
21. Lagnapathrike (1967) — Ganesha
22. Lakshadheeshwara (1968)
23. C.I.D. Rajanna (1970) — Mallanna
24. Nyayave Devaru (1971) — Mugur Mukunda
25. Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama (1971) — Makaranda
26. Maga Mommaga (1974) — Anand Rao's Son
27. Kalla Kulla (1975) — Ramesh aka Kulla
28. Vasantha Lakshmi (1978)
29. Singaporenalli Raja Kulla (1978) — Venugopal
30. Kiladi Jodi (1978) — Guest Appearance
31. Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu (1979) — Sundar
32. Point Parimala (1980) — Vamana
33. Gedda Maga (1983)
34. Police Papanna (1984)
35. Africadalli Sheela (1986)
36. Devaru Kotta Thangi (1973)
37. Nanda Gokula (1972)
38. Dhana Pishachi (1967)
39. Auto Raja (1980)
40. Shri Purandaradasaru (1967)

Directed

1. Naan Adimai Illai (1986) — Director
2. Dance Raja Dance (1987) — Director
3. Africadalli Sheela (1986) — Director
4. Rasika (1994) — Director
5. Kiladigalu (1994) — Director
6. Jai Karnataka (1989) — Director
7. Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege (1993) — Director
8. Nee Bareda Kadambari (1985) — Director
9. Nee Thanda Kanike (1985) — Director
10. Shruthi (1990) — Director
11. Kidnap (1995) — Director
12. Giddu Daada (1995) — Director
13. Krishna Nee Kunidaga (1988) — Director