Dwarakish

Dwarakish

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.

Acting

2011

Vishnuvardhana
Movie

Colonel (Bharathi's father)

2010

2004

2003

1995

1995

1994

1994

1994

1983

1982

1982

1982

1982

1981

1980

1980

1980

1980

1980

1979

1978

1977

Kittu Puttu
Movie

Puttu & Kutti (Dual Role)

1977

1977

1975

Kalla Kulla
Movie

Ramesh aka Kulla

1968

1965

Sathya Harishchandra
Movie

disciple of Kalakoushika

Writing

Production

Directing

Infos

Full Name
Dwarakish
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
8/19/1942
Date of Death
4/16/2024
Also Known As

Bungle Shama Rao Dwarakanath

B.S. Dwarakish

B. S. Dwarakish