Dwarakish
Birthday: 1942-08-19
Place of Birth: Hunasur, Mysore
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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Rasika
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Mayor Muthanna
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Shiv Bhola Bhandari
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Muddina Maava
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Apthamitra
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Sahodarara Savaal
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Aatagara
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Kittu Puttu
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Maathu Tappada Maga
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Asadhya Aliya
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Maduve Madi Nodu
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Lagnapathrike
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Bhaagyada Baagilu
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Lakshadheeshwara
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C.I.D. Rajanna
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Baalu Belagithu
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Nyayave Devaru
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Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama
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Kranthiveera
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Doorada Betta
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Bhaktha Kumbara
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Maga Mommaga
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Kalla Kulla
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Bahaddur Gandu
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Bhaagyavantharu
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Vasantha Lakshmi
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Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
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Kiladi Jodi
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Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
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Point Parimala
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Kulla Kulli
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Mane Mane Kathe
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Gandhinagara
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Khushi
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Jothe Jotheyali
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Avala Hejje
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Jimmy Gallu
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Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
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Bisile
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Baalina Jyothi
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Kiladigalu
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Server Somanna
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Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
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Vijay Vikram
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Kulla Agent 000
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Bangarada Manushya
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Pedda Gedda
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Gedda Maga
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Prachanda Kulla
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Devaru Kotta Thangi
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Janma Rahasya
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Thayi Devaru
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Baala Bandhana
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Kidnap
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Sirithanakke Saval
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Hudugatada Hudugi
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Dhanalakshmi
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Shankar Sundar
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Prema Mathsara
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Maava Sose Savaal
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Snehada Sankole
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Dhana Pishachi
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Mandyada Gandu
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Auto Raja
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