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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 Kannada cinema in addition to few Tamil cinema, Telugu cinema and Hindi cinema 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" (), 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.
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 Apthamitra in the year 2004 which ended up as a massive success.
Dwarakish received an NTR Award.
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 cardiac arrest in Bengaluru, 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 Mysore and was the first Kannada movie to successfully complete one year of screening with four shows daily.
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 - Moondru Mugam - Tamil Remake - Raja Jani - Hindi Remake - Oorukku Upadesam - Tamil Remake - Malaiyoor Mambattiyan - Tamil Remake - Dowry Kalyanam - 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 - Pudhu Vasantham - Tamil Remake - Thooral Ninnu Pochu - Tamil Remake - Chithram - Malayalam Remake - Senthamizh Paattu - Tamil Based on Victoria No. 203 - Hindi Remake - Love Today - Tamil Remake - Manichitrathazhu - Malayalam Reported to be based on Handphone Remake - Thai horror film - Alone Based on Agatha Christie'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 - Pichaikkaran
As actor (Partial)
1964 Veera Sankalpa 1965 Maduve Madi Nodu Satya Harishchandra 1966 Sri Kanyaka Parameshwari Kathe 1967 Sri Purandara Dasaru Belli Moda Dhana Pishachi Lagna Pathrike 1968 Bhagyada Bagilu Adda Dari Manku Dinne Bedi Bandavalu Gandhinagara Jedara Bale 1969 Mayor Muthanna Mallammana Pavaada 1970 Arishina Kumkuma Baalu Belagithu 1971 Sidila Mari Sri Krishna Rukmini Satyabhama Bhale Adrushtavo Adrushta Thayi Devaru Nyayave Devaru Baala Bandana Sothu Geddavalu 1972 Nanda Gokula Janma Rahasya Kranti Veera Bangaarada Manushya Kulla Agent 000 1973 CID 72 Devaru Kotta Thangi 1974 Professor Huchuraya Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala Maga Mommaga Anna Attige Bhakta Kumbara 1975 Kalla Kulla 1976 Makkala Bhagya Devara Duddu Bahaddur Gandu 1977 Pavana Ganga Sose Tanda Soubhagya Kittu Puttu Dhanalakshmi Bhagyavantharu Galate Samsara Shrimanthana Magalu 1978 Singaporenalli Raja Kulla Bhale Huduga Maathu Tappada Maga Madhura Sangama 1979 Bengaluru Bootha Asadhya Aliya Naniruvude Ninagagi John and Vincent (Double Role) 1980 Mane Mane Kathe Haddina Kannu Auto Raja 1981 Simhada Mari Sainya Kula Puthra Avala Hejje Guru Shishyaru Garjane 1982 Pedda Gedda Karmika Kallanalla Jimmy Gallu Prema Mathsara Ganesha 1983 Geluvu Nannade Krishnamurthy aka Kittu 1984 Prachanda Kulla Madhuve Madu Tamashe Nodu Indina Ramayana 1985 Balondu Uyyale Nee Bareda Kadambari Nee Thanda Kanike 1986 Africadalli Sheela 1987 Dance Raja Dance 1993 Hendthi Helidare Kelabeku Server Somanna Muddina Maava Rayaru Bandaru Mavana Manege 1994 Mandyada Gandu Kiladigalu Rasika 2001 Yarige Beda Duddu Sri Manjunatha 2003 Khushi 2004 Shwetha Naagara Apthamitra 2006 Jothe Jotheyali 2009 Anjadiru 2011 Vishnuvardhana 2014 Maanikya 2015 Aatagara 2017 Chowka 2023 Mayanagari
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