About

Known credits:
105
Birthday:
1942-08-19
Place of birth:
Hunasur, Mysore
Website:
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Dwarakish

Overview

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.

Known for

Acting
2015 Aatagara Actor 58
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2011 Vishnuvardhana Actor Colonel (Bharathi's father) 58
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2010 Bisile Actor N/A
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2006 Jothe Jotheyali Actor N/A
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2004 Apthamitra Actor 59
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2003 Khushi Actor N/A
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1996 Baalina Jyothi Actor N/A
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1995 Hello Sister Actor N/A
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1995 Shiv Bhola Bhandari Actor 59
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1995 Kidnap Actor N/A
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1994 Kiladigalu Actor N/A
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1994 Rasika Actor N/A
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1993 Server Somanna Actor N/A
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1993 Muddina Maava Actor N/A
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1986 Africadalli Sheela Actor N/A
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1984 Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu Actor Mohan N/A
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1984 Police Papanna Actor N/A
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1984 Prachanda Kulla Actor N/A
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1983 Gedda Maga Actor 58
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1982 Jimmy Gallu Actor N/A
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1982 Pedda Gedda Actor N/A
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1981 Simhada Mari Sainya Actor N/A
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1981 Avala Hejje Actor N/A
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1981 Mane Mane Kathe Actor N/A
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1980 Kulla Kulli Actor Krishna alias Kulla N/A
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1980 Point Parimala Actor Vamana 58
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1979 Vijay Vikram Actor N/A
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1979 Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu Actor Sundar 58
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1979 Asadhya Aliya Actor Sathyananda 58
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1978 Singaporenalli Raja Kulla Actor Venugopal 59
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1978 Vasantha Lakshmi Actor 58
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1978 Kiladi Jodi Actor Guest Appearance 58
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1978 Maathu Tappada Maga Actor N/A
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1977 Kittu Puttu Actor Puttu & Kutti (Dual Role) 59
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1977 Sahodarara Savaal Actor Raja 58
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1977 Bhaagyavantharu Actor Subbu 58
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1977 Pavanaganga Actor N/A
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1976 Bahaddur Gandu Actor Panju's friend N/A
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1975 Kalla Kulla Actor Ramesh aka Kulla N/A
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1974 Maga Mommaga Actor Anand Rao's Son N/A
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1974 Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala Actor N/A
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1974 Bhaktha Kumbara Actor N/A
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1973 Doorada Betta Actor N/A
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1973 Devaru Kotta Thangi Actor N/A
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1972 Nanda Gokula Actor N/A
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1972 Kranthiveera Actor N/A
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1972 Kulla Agent 000 Actor N/A
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1972 Bangarada Manushya Actor 58
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1972 Janma Rahasya Actor N/A
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1971 Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama Actor Makaranda N/A
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1971 Nyayave Devaru Actor Mugur Mukunda N/A
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1971 Baala Bandhana Actor N/A
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1970 Baalu Belagithu Actor N/A
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1970 C.I.D. Rajanna Actor Mallanna N/A
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1969 Mayor Muthanna Actor Ranga 58
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1968 Lakshadheeshwara Actor N/A
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1968 Bhaagyada Baagilu Actor Hanumantha N/A
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1968 Bedi Bandavalu Actor N/A
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1968 Gandhinagara Actor Prabhakara N/A
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1967 Lagnapathrike Actor Ganesha N/A
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1965 Maduve Madi Nodu Actor Simhadri N/A
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Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege Actor Shyam N/A
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Directing
1995 Kidnap Directing Director N/A
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1994 Kiladigalu Directing Director N/A
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1994 Rasika Directing Director N/A
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1990 Shruthi Directing Director N/A
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1989 Jai Karnataka Directing Director N/A
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1986 Africadalli Sheela Directing Director N/A
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1986 Naan Adimai Illai Directing Director 58
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1985 Nee Thanda Kanike Directing Director N/A
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1985 Nee Bareda Kadambari Directing Director N/A
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Dance Raja Dance Directing Director 59
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Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege Directing Director N/A
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Writing
1995 Kidnap Writing Screenplay N/A
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1995 Kidnap Writing Dialogue N/A
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1995 Kidnap Writing Story N/A
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1994 Kiladigalu Writing Screenplay N/A
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1994 Kiladigalu Writing Dialogue N/A
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1994 Kiladigalu Writing Story N/A
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1990 Shruthi Writing Screenplay N/A
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1989 Jai Karnataka Writing Screenplay N/A
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1986 Africadalli Sheela Writing Screenplay N/A
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1986 Africadalli Sheela Writing Story N/A
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1985 Nee Thanda Kanike Writing Screenplay N/A
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Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege Writing Screenplay N/A
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Production
2012 Chaarulatha Production Producer 58
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2011 Vishnuvardhana Production Producer 58
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2004 Apthamitra Production Producer 59
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1995 Kidnap Production Producer N/A
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1989 Jai Karnataka Production Producer N/A
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1986 Africadalli Sheela Production Producer N/A
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1985 Nee Thanda Kanike Production Producer N/A
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1985 Nee Bareda Kadambari Production Producer N/A
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1984 Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu Production Producer N/A
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1984 Gangvaa Production Producer 58
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1984 Police Papanna Production Producer N/A
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1984 Prachanda Kulla Production Producer N/A
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1983 Adutha Varisu Production Producer 59
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1983 Gedda Maga Production Producer 58
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1982 Pedda Gedda Production Producer N/A
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1980 Kulla Kulli Production Producer N/A
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1979 Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu Production Producer 58
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1978 Singaporenalli Raja Kulla Production Producer 59
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1977 Kittu Puttu Production Producer 59
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1977 Bhaagyavantharu Production Producer 58
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