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Aliases: Bungle Shama Rao Dwarakanath , B.S. Dwarakish , B. S. Dwarakish

Gender: Male

Place of birth: Hunasur, Mysore

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Movie Involvements: 7

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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.

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Adutha Varisu
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Adutha Varisu

(1983) Producer
Gangvaa
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8

Gangvaa

(1984) Producer
Apthamitra
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8

Apthamitra

(2004) Producer
Dance Raja Dance
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7

Dance Raja Dance

(2025) Director
Naan Adimai Illai
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Naan Adimai Illai

(1986) Director
Rasika
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Rasika

(1994) Director

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