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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 in addition to few , and films. Starting his career as a supporting actor in (1964) and co-producer for the film 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" (), Dwarakish produced over 50 films under his home production called "Dwarakish Chitra". (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.


Early life
Dwarakish was born on 19 August 1942. He grew up in , . He received his primary education in Sharada Vilas and Banumaiah's school, and he graduated from CPC Polytechnic with a Diploma in Automobile Engineering. After completing his education, Dwarakish and his brother started an automotive spare-parts business called "Bharath Auto Spares" in Gandhi Square, Mysore. He was strongly attracted to acting and often asked his maternal uncle, a famous cinema director Hunusur Krishnamurthy, to give him a chance to act in movies. In 1963, he decided to quit business and start acting in movies. He was rechristened as Dwarakish by director C. V. Shivashankar.


Film career
Dwarkish started his film journey by doing a small role, that of a prince in the film "Veera Sankalpa" directed by his uncle Hunasur Krishnamoorty. Later he did small roles in Maduve Madi Nodu and Satya Harischandra films. Then in 1966, Dwarakish co-produced the movie Mamatheya Bandhana with two others under the banner of Thunga Pictures. In 1969, his first independent production starring Dr. Rajkumar and Bharathi in the lead roles was a box office success. After Mayor Muthanna, Dwarakish gave a series of box office successes to Kannada cinema, one after the other for the next two decades.


Director
From the year 1985, Dwarakish started directing movies; his first movie as a director was Nee Bareda Kadambari. He went on to direct movies for other producers. Behind the camera, Dwarakish was successful. As a director, he created movies such as Dance Raja Dance, Nee Bareda Kadambari, Shruthi, Shruthi Haakidha Hejje, Rayaru Bandaru Mavana Manege and Kilaadigalu.

Dwarakish Chitra faced problems after the failure of some movies. With huge losses from box office failures, Dwarakish was written off by his own colleagues and the entire film industry. Despite failures, Dwarakish did not despair. He continued to make movies introducing new faces to Kannada cinema.

As a producer, he introduced many new actors, actresses, directors, and technicians into cinema. Whom all consider him to be their "Godfather". The support of these people, along with his unwavering dedication to cinema, gave Dwarakish his long-awaited moment of success. Dwarakish produced in the year 2004 which ended up as a massive success.


Actor
Dwarakish was the first Kannada producer to introduce Kishore Kumar to the Kannada film Industry, and the song Aadu Aata Aadu became extremely popular.


Death
Dwarakish died from in , on 16 April 2024, at the age of 81.


Records and awards
Produced First Kannada movie to be shot outside India. Apthamitra created records in Kannada Cinema. It was the first Kannada movie to celebrate screening for one year in two theatres, at Santosh in Bangalore and at Ranajith in and was the first Kannada movie to successfully complete one year of screening with four shows daily.

Dwarakish received an NTR Award.


Filmography

As director and producer
Joint Producer
Producer; Remade as Chairman Chalamayya
Based on Danish movie Operation Love Birds
Remake - Dheerga Sumangali - Tamil
Remake - Anubavi Raja Anubavi - Tamil
First Kannada movie shot in Singapore
Remake - Kadhalikka Neramillai - Tamil
Remake - Sattekalapu Satteya - Telugu
Remake - Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha - Telugu
Remake - Ramayanamlo Pidakala Veta - Telugu
Remake - Evariki Vaare Yamuna Theere - Telugu
Remake - Sattam Oru Iruttarai - Tamil
Remake - - Tamil
Remake - - Hindi
Remake - - Tamil
Remake - Malaiyoor Mambattiyan - Tamil
Remake - - Tamil
Remake - Pyaar Jhukta Nahin - Hindi
Remake - Arthur - English
Remake - Gopurangal Saivathillai - Tamil
Remake - Pyaar Jhukta Nahin - Hindi
Remake - Africadalli Sheela - Kannada
Remake - Africadalli Sheela - Kannada
Remake - Samsaram Adhu Minsaram - Tamil
Remake - Ankush - Hindi
Remake - Veedu Manaivi Makkal - Tamil
Remake - Mr. India - Hindi
Remake - - Tamil
Remake - Thooral Ninnu Pochu - Tamil
Remake - - Malayalam
Remake - Senthamizh Paattu - Tamil
Based on Victoria No. 203 - Hindi
Remake - Love Today - Tamil
Remake - - Malayalam
Reported to be based on Handphone
Remake - Thai horror film - Alone
Based on 's mystery novel And Then There Were None
Nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Film – Kannada at the 65th Filmfare Awards South
Remake - Tamil -


As actor (Partial)
1964
1965Maduve Madi Nodu
Satya Harishchandra
1966Sri Kanyaka Parameshwari Kathe
1967Sri Purandara Dasaru
1968
1969
Mallammana Pavaada
1970
1971
Sri Krishna Rukmini Satyabhama
Bhale Adrushtavo Adrushta
1972
Bangaarada Manushya
Kulla Agent 000
1973CID 72
Devaru Kotta Thangi
1974Professor Huchuraya
Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala
1975
1976
1977
Sose Tanda Soubhagya
Shrimanthana Magalu
1978Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
Maathu Tappada Maga
1979
Naniruvude NinagagiJohn and Vincent (Double Role)
1980Mane Mane Kathe
Auto Raja
1981Simhada Mari Sainya
Guru Shishyaru
Garjane
1982
Karmika Kallanalla
Ganesha
1983Krishnamurthy aka Kittu
1984
Madhuve Madu Tamashe Nodu
1985
Nee Bareda Kadambari
Nee Thanda Kanike
1986Africadalli Sheela
1987Dance Raja Dance
1993Hendthi Helidare Kelabeku
Rayaru Bandaru Mavana Manege
1994
Rasika
2001Yarige Beda Duddu
Sri Manjunatha
2003Khushi
2004
2006
2009
2011Vishnuvardhana
2014
2015
2017
2023


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