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). 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.
Acted in 79
2010s
- 2015
Aatagara
Movie
- 2011
Vishnuvardhana
Colonel (Bharathi's father)
- 2010
Bisile
Movie
2000s
- 2009
Cheluvina Chilipili
Movie
- 2006
Jothe Jotheyali
Movie
- 2004
Apthamitra
Movie
- 2003
Khushi
Movie
1990s
- 1996
Baalina Jyothi
Movie
- 1995
Hello Sister
Movie
Giddu Daada
Movie
Kidnap
Movie
- 1994
Kiladigalu
Movie
Mandyada Gandu
Movie
Rasika
Movie
- 1993
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
Shyam
Server Somanna
Movie
Muddina Maava
Movie
1980s
- 1986
Africadalli Sheela
Movie
- 1984
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
Mohan
Police Papanna
Movie
Prachanda Kulla
Movie
- 1983
Geluvu Nannade
Movie
Gedda Maga
Movie
- 1982
Jimmy Gallu
Movie
Maava Sose Savaal
Movie
Prema Mathsara
Movie
Snehada Sankole
Movie
Shankar Sundar
Movie
Pedda Gedda
Movie
- 1981
Avala Hejje
Movie
Mane Mane Kathe
Movie
- 1980
Nyaya Neethi Dharma
Movie
Auto Raja
Movie
Kulla Kulli
Krishna alias Kulla
Point Parimala
Vamana
1970s
- 1979
Vijay Vikram
Movie
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
Sundar
Asadhya Aliya
Sathyananda
- 1978
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
Venugopal
Vasantha Lakshmi
Movie
Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi
Movie
Kiladi Jodi
Guest Appearance
Sirithanakke Saval
Movie
Halli Haida
Movie
- 1977
Kittu Puttu
Puttu / Kutti
Sahodarara Savaal
Raja
Bhaagyavantharu
Subbu
Pavanaganga
Movie
- 1976
Bahaddur Gandu
Panju's friend
Hudugatada Hudugi
Movie
Hosilu Mettida Hennu
Movie
- 1975
Kalla Kulla
Ramesh 'Kulla'
- 1974
Maga Mommaga
Anand Rao's Son
Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala
Movie
Bhaktha Kumbara
Movie
- 1973
Doorada Betta
Movie
Devaru Kotta Thangi
Movie
- 1972
Nanda Gokula
Movie
Kranthiveera
Movie
Kulla Agent 000
Movie
Bangaarada Manushya
Shivalingu
Janma Rahasya
Movie
- 1971
Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama
Makaranda
Nyayave Devaru
Mugur Mukunda
Thayi Devaru
Movie
Baala Bandhana
Movie
- 1970
Baalu Belagithu
Movie
C.I.D. Rajanna
Mallanna
Mr. Rajkumar
Shekhar
1960s
- 1969
Mayor Muthanna
Ranga
- 1968
Lakshadheeshwara
Movie
Bhaagyada Baagilu
Hanumantha
Bedi Bandavalu
Movie
Gandhinagara
Prabhakara
- 1967
Dhana Pishachi
Movie
Lagnapathrike
Ganesha
- 1965
Maduve Madi Nodu
Simhadri
Sathya Harishchandra
disciple of Kalakoushika
Produced 21
2010s
- 2012
Chaarulatha
Producer
- 2011
Vishnuvardhana
Producer
2000s
- 2004
Apthamitra
Producer
1990s
- 1995
Kidnap
Producer
1980s
- 1989
Jai Karnataka
Producer
- 1987
Dance Raja Dance
Producer
- 1986
Africadalli Sheela
Producer
- 1985
Nee Thanda Kanike
Producer
Nee Bareda Kadambari
Producer
- 1984
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
Producer
Gangvaa
Producer
Police Papanna
Producer
Prachanda Kulla
Producer
- 1983
Adutha Varisu
Producer
Gedda Maga
Producer
- 1982
Pedda Gedda
Producer
- 1980
Kulla Kulli
Producer
1970s
- 1979
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
Producer
- 1978
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
Producer
- 1977
Kittu Puttu
Producer
Bhaagyavantharu
Producer
Directed 13
1990s
- 1995
Giddu Daada
Director
Kidnap
Director
- 1994
Kiladigalu
Director
Rasika
Director
- 1993
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
Director
- 1990
Shruthi
Director
1980s
- 1989
Jai Karnataka
Director
- 1988
Krishna Nee Kunidaga
Director
- 1987
Dance Raja Dance
Director
- 1986
Africadalli Sheela
Director
Naan Adimai Illai
Director
- 1985
Nee Thanda Kanike
Director
Nee Bareda Kadambari
Director
Wrote 10
1990s
- 1995
Giddu Daada
Writer, Screenplay, Story
Kidnap
Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
- 1994
Kiladigalu
Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
- 1993
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
Screenplay
- 1990
Shruthi
Screenplay
1980s
- 1989
Jai Karnataka
Screenplay
- 1988
Krishna Nee Kunidaga
Story, Screenplay
- 1987
Dance Raja Dance
Story, Screenplay
- 1986
Africadalli Sheela
Story, Screenplay
- 1985
Nee Thanda Kanike
Screenplay
Appearances2
2010s
- 2014
Weekend With Ramesh
Himself · 1 episode
Maanikya
Self