Dwarakish

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Dwarakish

Acting August 19, 1942

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 ci…

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Weekend With Ramesh

Weekend With Ramesh

5.0 2014 TV Show
Vishnuvardhana

Vishnuvardhana

5.9 2011 Movie
Chaarulatha

Chaarulatha

5.8 2012 Movie
Apthamitra

Apthamitra

8.2 2004 Movie
Prema Mathsara

Prema Mathsara

1982 Movie
Maanikya

Maanikya

5.2 2014 Movie
Geluvu Nannade

Geluvu Nannade

1983 Movie
Kidnap

Kidnap

1995 Movie
Bangaarada Manushya

Bangaarada Manushya

9.4 1972 Movie
Server Somanna

Server Somanna

1993 Movie
Vijay Vikram

Vijay Vikram

1979 Movie
Snehada Sankole

Snehada Sankole

1982 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2015
    Aatagara

    Movie

  2. 2014
    Weekend With Ramesh

    TV show Himself

  3. 2014
    Maanikya

    Movie Self

  4. 2012
    Chaarulatha

    Movie Producer

  5. 2011
    Vishnuvardhana

    Movie Colonel (Bharathi's father)

  6. 2010
    Bisile

    Movie

  7. 2009
    Cheluvina Chilipili

    Movie

  8. 2006
    Jothe Jotheyali

    Movie

  9. 2004
    Apthamitra

    Movie

  10. 2003
    Khushi

    Movie

  11. 1996
    Baalina Jyothi

    Movie

  12. 1995
    Hello Sister

    Movie

  13. 1995
    Shiv Bhola Bhandari

    Movie

  14. 1995
    Giddu Daada

    Movie

  15. 1995
    Kidnap

    Movie

  16. 1994
    Kiladigalu

    Movie

More credits
  1. 1994
    Mandyada Gandu

    Movie

  2. 1994
    Rasika

    Movie

  3. 1993
    Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege

    Movie Shyam

  4. 1993
    Server Somanna

    Movie

  5. 1993
    Muddina Maava

    Movie

  6. 1990
    Shruthi

    Movie Director

  7. 1989
    Jai Karnataka

    Movie Director

  8. 1988
    Krishna Nee Kunidaga

    Movie Director

  9. 1987
    Dance Raja Dance

    Movie Director

  10. 1987
    Kizhakku Africavil Sheela

    Movie Director

  11. 1986
    Africadalli Sheela

    Movie

  12. 1986
    Naan Adimai Illai

    Movie Director

  13. 1985
    Nee Thanda Kanike

    Movie Director

  14. 1985
    Nee Bareda Kadambari

    Movie Producer

  15. 1984
    Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu

    Movie Mohan

  16. 1984
    Gangvaa

    Movie Producer

  17. 1984
    Police Papanna

    Movie

  18. 1984
    Prachanda Kulla

    Movie

  19. 1983
    Geluvu Nannade

    Movie

  20. 1983
    Adutha Varisu

    Movie Producer

  21. 1983
    Gedda Maga

    Movie

  22. 1982
    Jimmy Gallu

    Movie

  23. 1982
    Maava Sose Savaal

    Movie

  24. 1982
    Prema Mathsara

    Movie