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Dwarakish

Dwarakish

Birthday: 1942-08-19 | Place of Birth: Hunasur, Mysore

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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2011
Vishnuvardhana

as    Colonel (Bharathi's father)

1980
Kulla Kulli

as    Krishna alias Kulla

1980
Point Parimala

as    Vamana

1979
Asadhya Aliya

as    Sathyananda

1979
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu

as    Sundar

1978
Kiladi Jodi

as    Guest Appearance

1978
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla

as    Venugopal

1977
Kittu Puttu

as    Puttu & Kutti (Dual Role)

1977
Sahodarara Savaal

as    Raja

1977
Bhaagyavantharu

as    Subbu

1976
Bahaddur Gandu

as    Panju's friend

1975
Kalla Kulla

as    Ramesh aka Kulla

1974
Maga Mommaga

as    Anand Rao's Son

1971
Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama

as    Makaranda

1971
Nyayave Devaru

as    Mugur Mukunda

1970
C.I.D. Rajanna

as    Mallanna

1968
Bhaagyada Baagilu

as    Hanumantha

1967
Lagnapathrike

as    Ganesha