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Dwarakish

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Dwarakish

Born August 19, 1942 in Hunasur, MysoreDied April 16, 202485 films

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.

Filmography

85 films as actor
  1. 2015Aatagara
  2. 2011VishnuvardhanaColonel (Bharathi's father)
  3. 2010Bisile
  4. 2009Cheluvina Chilipili
  5. 2006Jothe Jotheyali
  6. 2004Apthamitra
  7. 2003Khushi
  8. 1996Baalina Jyothi
  9. 1995Hello Sister
  10. 1995Shiv Bhola Bhandari
  11. 1995Giddu Daada
  12. 1995Kidnap
  13. 1994Kiladigalu
  14. 1994Mandyada Gandu
  15. 1994Rasika
  16. 1993Raayaru Bandaru Maavana ManegeShyam
  17. 1993Server Somanna
  18. 1993Muddina Maava
  19. 1986Africadalli Sheela
  20. 1984Maduve Maadu Thamashe NoduMohan
  21. 1984Police Papanna
  22. 1984Prachanda Kulla
  23. 1983Geluvu Nannade
  24. 1983Gedda Maga
  25. 1982Jimmy Gallu
  26. 1982Maava Sose Savaal
  27. 1982Prema Mathsara
  28. 1982Snehada Sankole
  29. 1982Shankar Sundar
  30. 1982Pedda Gedda
  31. 1981Avala Hejje
  32. 1981Mane Mane Kathe
  33. 1980Nyaya Neethi Dharma
  34. 1980Haddina KannuDose Damodara
  35. 1980Auto Raja
  36. 1980Kulla KulliKrishna alias Kulla
  37. 1980Point ParimalaVamana
  38. 1979Naniruvude NinagagiJohn / Vincent
  39. 1979Vijay Vikram
  40. 1979Preethi Madu Thamashe NoduSundar
  41. 1979Asadhya AliyaSathyananda
  42. 1978Singaporenalli Raja KullaVenugopal
  43. 1978Vasantha Lakshmi
  44. 1978Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi
  45. 1978Kiladi JodiGuest Appearance
  46. 1978Sirithanakke Saval
  47. 1978Maathu Tappada Maga
  48. 1978Halli Haida
  49. 1977Kittu PuttuPuttu / Kutti
  50. 1977Galaate SamsaaraMuthanna
  51. 1977Sahodarara SavaalRaja
  52. 1977BhaagyavantharuSubbu
  53. 1977Dhanalakshmi
  54. 1977Pavanaganga
  55. 1976Bahaddur GanduPanju's friend
  56. 1976Hudugatada Hudugi
  57. 1976Hosilu Mettida Hennu
  58. 1975Kalla KullaRamesh 'Kulla'
  59. 1974Maga MommagaAnand Rao's Son
  60. 1974Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala
  61. 1974Bhaktha Kumbara
  62. 1973Doorada Betta
  63. 1973Devaru Kotta Thangi
  64. 1972Nanda Gokula
  65. 1972Kranthiveera
  66. 1972Kulla Agent 000
  67. 1972Bangaarada ManushyaShivalingu
  68. 1972Janma Rahasya
  69. 1971Sri Krishna Rukmini SathyabhamaMakaranda
  70. 1971Nyayave DevaruMugur Mukunda
  71. 1971Thayi Devaru
  72. 1971Baala Bandhana
  73. 1970Baalu Belagithu
  74. 1970C.I.D. RajannaMallanna
  75. 1970Mr. RajkumarShekhar
  76. 1969Mayor MuthannaRanga
  77. 1968Lakshadheeshwara
  78. 1968Bhaagyada BaagiluHanumantha
  79. 1968Bedi Bandavalu
  80. 1968GandhinagaraPrabhakara
  81. 1967Dhana Pishachi
  82. 1967LagnapathrikeGanesha
  83. 1967Shri Purandaradasaru
  84. 1965Maduve Madi NoduSimhadri
  85. 1965Sathya Harishchandradisciple of Kalakoushika