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Dwarakish
Dwarakish in 1994 Kannada film Kiladigalu
Born
Bungle Shama Rao Dwarakanath[1]

(1942-08-19)19 August 1942[2]
Died16 April 2024(2024-04-16) (aged 81)
Occupation(s)Actor, director, producer, screenwriter
Years active1963–2024
Spouses
  • Ambuja
    (died 2021)
    [3]
  • Shailaja
    (m. 1993)
Children6[4]

Bungle Shama Rao Dwarakanath (19 August 1942 – 16 April 2024), known by his stage name Dwarakish (/ˈdwɑːrkɪʃ/ DWAR-kish),[5][6] was an Indian actor, comedian, director and producer 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.[7]

Early life

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Dwarakish was born on 19 August 1942. He grew up in Ittigegud, Mysore.[8] He received his primary education in Sharada Vilas and Banumaiah's school, and he graduated from CPC Polytechnic with a Diploma in Automobile Engineering.[9] After completing his education, Dwarakish and his brother started an automotive spare-parts business called "Bharath Auto Spares" in Gandhi Square, Mysore.[9] 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.[9] He was rechristened as Dwarakish by director C. V. Shivashankar.[10] [11]

Film career

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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.[2] In 1969, his first independent production Mayor Muthanna starring Dr. Rajkumar and Bharathi in the lead roles was a box office success.[12] After Mayor Muthanna, Dwarakish gave a series of box office successes to Kannada cinema, one after the other for the next two decades.[13]

Director

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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.[2] As a director, he created movies such as Dance Raja Dance, Nee Bareda Kadambari, Shruthi, Shruthi Haakidha Hejje, Rayaru Bandaru Mavana Manege and Kilaadigalu.[citation needed]

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.[2]

As a producer, he introduced many new people to the cinema. Not only actors and actresses—he gave opportunities to new directors and other technicians. They all consider him to be their "Godfather". The support of these people, and his unwavering dedication to cinema, gave Dwarakish his long-awaited moment of success. Dwarakish produced Apthamitra in the year 2004. Apthamitra was a magnificent success.[12]

Actor

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Dwarakish, Vishnuvardhan in 1994 Kannada film Kiladigalu

Dwarakish was the first Kannada producer to introduce Kishore Kumar to the Kannada film Industry, and the song Aadu Aata Aadu became extremely popular.[2]

Death

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Dwarakish died from a cardiac arrest in Bengaluru, on 16 April 2024, at the age of 81.[14][15]

Records and awards

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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.[2]

Dwarakish received an NTR Award.[16]

Filmography

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As director and producer

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Year Film Credited as Language Notes
Director Producer
1966 Mamatheya Bandhana Red XN Green tickY Kannada Joint Producer
1969 Mayor Muthanna Red XN Green tickY Kannada Producer; Remade as Chairman Chalamayya
1972 Kulla Agent 000 Red XN Green tickY Kannada Based on Danish movie Operation Love Birds
1973 Cowboy Kulla Red XN Green tickY Kannada
1977 Bhagyavantharu Red XN Green tickY Kannada Remake - Dheerga Sumangali - Tamil
1977 Kittu Puttu Red XN Green tickY Kannada Remake - Anubavi Raja Anubavi - Tamil
1978 Singaporenalli Raja Kulla Red XN Green tickY Kannada First Kannada movie shot in Singapore
1979 Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu Red XN Green tickY Kannada Remake - Kadhalikka Neramillai - Tamil
1980 Kulla Kulli Red XN Green tickY Kannada
1980 Manku Thimma Red XN Green tickY Kannada Remake - Sattekalapu Satteya - Telugu
1981 Guru Shishyaru Red XN Green tickY Kannada Remake - Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha - Telugu
1981 Mane Mane Kathe Red XN Green tickY Kannada Remake - Ramayanamlo Pidakala Veta - Telugu
1982 Pedda Gedda Red XN Green tickY Kannada
1982 Adrushtavantha Red XN Green tickY Kannada Remake - Evariki Vaare Yamuna Theere - Telugu
1982 Nyaya Ellide Red XN Green tickY Kannada Remake - Sattam Oru Iruttarai - Tamil
1983 Gedda Maga Red XN Green tickY Kannada Remake - Moondru Mugam - Tamil
1983 Ananda Bhairavi Red XN Green tickY Kannada
1983 Adutha Varisu Red XN Green tickY Tamil Remake - Raja Jani - Hindi
1984 Prachanda Kulla Red XN Green tickY Kannada
1984 Police Papanna Red XN Green tickY Kannada
1984 Indina Ramayana Red XN Green tickY Kannada Remake - Oorukku Upadesam - Tamil
1984 Gangvaa Red XN Green tickY Hindi Remake - Malaiyoor Mambattiyan - Tamil
1985 Nee Bareda Kadambari Green tickY Green tickY Kannada Remake - Pyaar Jhukta Nahin - Hindi
1985 Nee Thanda Kanike Green tickY Green tickY Kannada Remake - Arthur - English
1985 Madhuve Madu Tamashe Nodu Red XN Green tickY Kannada Remake - Dowry Kalyanam - Tamil
1985 Brahma Gantu Red XN Green tickY Kannada Remake - Gopurangal Saivathillai - Tamil
1986 Naan Adimai Illai Green tickY Green tickY Tamil Remake - Pyaar Jhukta Nahin - Hindi
1986 Africadalli Sheela Green tickY Green tickY Kannada
1987 Kizhakku Africavil Sheela Green tickY Green tickY Tamil Remake - Africadalli Sheela - Kannada
1987 Sheela Red XN Green tickY Hindi Remake - Africadalli Sheela - Kannada
1987 Dance Raja Dance Green tickY Green tickY Kannada
1987 Onde Goodina Hakkigalu Red XN Green tickY Kannada Remake - Samsaram Adhu Minsaram - Tamil
1987 Ravana Rajya Red XN Green tickY Kannada Remake - Ankush - Hindi
1988 Ganda Mane Makkalu Red XN Green tickY Kannada Remake - Veedu Manaivi Makkal - Tamil
1989 Jai Karnataka Green tickY Green tickY Kannada Remake - Mr. India - Hindi
1989 Krishna Nee Kunidaga Green tickY Green tickY Kannada
1990 Shruthi Green tickY Green tickY Kannada Remake - Pudhu Vasantham - Tamil
1991 Gowri Kalyana Green tickY Green tickY Kannada Remake - Thooral Ninnu Pochu - Tamil
1992 Hosa Kalla Hale Kulla Green tickY Green tickY Kannada
1993 Rayaru Bandaru Mavana Manege Green tickY Red XN Kannada Remake - Chithram - Malayalam
1994 Rasika Green tickY Red XN Kannada Remake - Senthamizh Paattu - Tamil
1994 Kiladigalu Green tickY Red XN Kannada
1995 Kidnap Green tickY Green tickY Kannada
1995 Giddu Dada Green tickY Red XN Kannada Based on Victoria No. 203 - Hindi
1996 Hrudaya Kallaru Green tickY Green tickY Kannada
1997 Shruthi Hakida Hejje Green tickY Red XN Kannada
2001 Majnu Green tickY Green tickY Kannada Remake - Love Today - Tamil
2004 Apthamitra Red XN Green tickY Kannada Remake - Manichitrathazhu - Malayalam
2011 Vishnuvardhana Red XN Green tickY Kannada Reported to be based on Handphone[17]
2012 Chaarulatha Red XN Green tickY Kannada, Tamil Remake - Thai horror film - Alone
2015 Aatagara Red XN Green tickY Kannada Based on Agatha Christie's mystery novel And Then There Were None
2017 Chowka Red XN Green tickY Kannada Nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Film – Kannada at the 65th Filmfare Awards South
2018 Amma I Love You Red XN Green tickY Kannada Remake - Tamil - Pichaikkaran
2019 Aayushmanbhava Red XN Green tickY Kannada

As actor (Partial)

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References

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