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Dwarakish

Dwarakish

Known For Acting
Birthday Aug 19, 1942
Died Apr 16, 2024 (81)
Birthplace Hunasur, Mysore
Popularity 0.5 (history)
Updated Feb 04, 2026
Entry Date Feb 04, 2026
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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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Vishnuvardhana

Vishnuvardhana

2011

as Colonel (Bharathi's father)

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Vishnuvardhana

Vishnuvardhana

2011

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