- Known for
- Acting
- Credits
- 124 films
- Born
- August 19, 1942
- Died
- April 16, 2024 (aged 81)
- Place of birth
- Hunasur, Mysore
Acting
Dwarakish
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).
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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.
Known for
Acting 80
- 2015Aatagara
- 2014Maanikya · Self
- 2011Vishnuvardhana · Colonel (Bharathi's father)
- 2010Bisile
- 2009Cheluvina Chilipili
- 2006Jothe Jotheyali
- 2004Apthamitra
- 2003Khushi
- 1996Baalina Jyothi
Production 21
- 2012Chaarulatha · Producer
- 2011Vishnuvardhana · Producer
- 2004Apthamitra · Producer
- 1995Kidnap · Producer
- 1989Jai Karnataka · Producer
- 1987Dance Raja Dance · Producer
- 1986Africadalli Sheela · Producer
- 1985Nee Thanda Kanike · Producer
Directing 13
- 1995Giddu Daada · Director
- 1995Kidnap · Director
- 1994Kiladigalu · Director
- 1994Rasika · Director
- 1993Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege · Director
- 1990Shruthi · Director
- 1989Jai Karnataka · Director
- 1988Krishna Nee Kunidaga · Director
Writing 10
- 1995Giddu Daada · Writer, Screenplay, Story
- 1995Kidnap · Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
- 1994Kiladigalu · Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
- 1993Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege · Screenplay
- 1990Shruthi · Screenplay
- 1989Jai Karnataka · Screenplay
- 1988Krishna Nee Kunidaga · Story, Screenplay
- 1987Dance Raja Dance
