1942-08-19 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 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.
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ಆಟಗಾರ | 2015-10-09 | |
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Vishnuvardhana | Colonel (Bharathi's father) | 2011-12-08 |
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Bisile | 2010-11-26 | |
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Jothe Jotheyali | 2006-09-21 | |
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ಆಪ್ತಮಿತ್ರ | 2004-08-27 | |
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Khushi | 2003-10-02 | |
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ಬಾಳಿನ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ | 1996-08-12 | |
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Kidnap | 1995-01-09 | |
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ಹಲೋ ಸಿಸ್ಟರ್ | 1995-10-27 | |
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Shiv Bhola Bhandari | 1995-09-01 | |
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ರಸಿಕ | 1994-06-03 | |
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Kiladigalu | 1994-10-07 | |
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ಮುದ್ದಿನ ಮಾವ | 1993-01-01 | |
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Server Somanna | 1993-01-08 | |
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Africadalli Sheela | 1986-12-18 | |
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Prachanda Kulla | 1984-01-18 | |
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Police Papanna | 1984-03-06 | |
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Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu | Mohan | 1984-12-28 |
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Gedda Maga | 1983-03-14 | |
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Jimmy Gallu | 1982-09-20 | |
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Pedda Gedda | 1982-01-01 | |
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Mane Mane Kathe | 1981-01-01 | |
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Simhada Mari Sainya | 1981-07-31 | |
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Avala Hejje | 1981-02-24 | |
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ಕುಳ್ಳ ಕುಳ್ಳಿ | Krishna alias Kulla | 1980-03-28 |
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ಪಾಯಿಂಟ್ ಪರಿಮಳ | Vamana | 1980-01-11 |
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ಅಸಾಧ್ಯ ಅಳಿಯ | Sathyananda | 1979-03-16 |
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ಪ್ರೀತಿ ಮಾಡು ತಮಾಷೆ ನೋಡು | Sundar | 1979-08-24 |
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Vijay Vikram | 1979-09-06 | |
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ಮಾತು ತಪ್ಪದ ಮಗ | 1978-03-30 | |
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ಕಿಲಾಡಿ ಜೋಡಿ | Guest Appearance | 1978-09-15 |
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ವಸಂತ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ | 1978-10-06 | |
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ಸಿಂಗಾಪೂರ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಜಾ ಕುಳ್ಳ | Venugopal | 1978-12-27 |
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ಸಹೋದರರ ಸವಾಲ್ | Raja | 1977-09-16 |
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ಭಾಗ್ಯವಂತರು | Subbu | 1977-03-18 |
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ಪಾವನಗಂಗಾ | 1977-01-01 | |
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ಕಿಟ್ಟು ಪುಟ್ಟು | Puttu & Kutti (Dual Role) | 1977-12-09 |
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ಬಹದ್ದೂರ್ ಗಂಡು | Panju's friend | 1976-04-23 |
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ಕಳ್ಳ ಕುಳ್ಳ | Ramesh aka Kulla | 1975-06-28 |
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ಮಹದೇಶ್ವರ ಪೂಜಾಫಲ | 1974-11-01 | |
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ಮಗ ಮೊಮ್ಮಗ | Anand Rao's Son | 1974-12-02 |
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ಭಕ್ತ ಕುಂಬಾರ | 1974-08-30 | |
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ದೇವರು ಕೊಟ್ಟ ತಂಗಿ | 1973-01-13 | |
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ದೂರದ ಬೆಟ್ಟ | 1973-08-10 | |
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Kulla Agent 000 | 1972-06-13 | |
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ಜನ್ಮ ರಹಸ್ಯ | 1972-01-14 | |
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ಕ್ರಾಂತಿವೀರ | 1972-06-16 | |
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ಬಂಗಾರದ ಮನುಷ್ಯ | 1972-03-31 | |
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ನಂದ ಗೋಕುಲ | 1972-06-23 | |
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ಶ್ರೀ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ರುಕ್ಮಿಣಿ ಸತ್ಯಭಾಮ | Makaranda | 1971-12-31 |
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ನ್ಯಾಯವೇ ದೇವರು | Mugur Mukunda | 1971-11-26 |
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ಬಾಳ ಬಂಧನ | 1971-02-11 | |
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ತಾಯಿ ದೇವರು | 1971-03-31 | |
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ಬಾಳು ಬೆಳಗಿತು | 1970-11-06 | |
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ಸಿ.ಐ.ಡಿ. ರಾಜಣ್ಣ | Mallanna | 1970-10-09 |
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ಮೇಯರ್ ಮುತ್ತಣ್ಣ | Ranga | 1969-10-24 |
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Bedi Bandavalu | 1968-05-21 | |
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ಭಾಗ್ಯದ ಬಾಗಿಲು | Hanumantha | 1968-05-31 |
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ಗಾಂಧಿನಗರ | Prabhakara | 1968-02-01 |
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ಲಕ್ಷಾಧೀಶ್ವರ | 1968-10-31 | |
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ಲಗ್ನಪತ್ರಿಕೆ | Ganesha | 1967-06-30 |
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ಮದುವೆ ಮಾಡಿ ನೋಡು | Simhadri | 1965-12-24 |
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Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege | Shyam |