Bungle Shama Rao Dwarakanath (born 19 August 1942), better known as Dwarakish ( ), is an Indian actor, director and producer in the
Kannada film industry
Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Kannada language widely spoken in the state of Karnataka. The 1934 film '' Sati Sulochana'' directe ...
. He was given the name Dwarakish by Kannada film maker
C. V. Shivashankar.
Early life
Dwarakish was born on 19 August 1942. He grew up in Ittigegud,
Mysore
Mysore (), officially Mysuru (), is a city in the southern part of the state of Karnataka, India. Mysore city is geographically located between 12° 18′ 26″ north latitude and 76° 38′ 59″ east longitude. It is located at an altitude of ...
. He received his primary education in Sharada Vilas and Banumaiah's school, and he graduated from CPC Polytechnic with a Diploma in Mechanical 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.][
]
Film career
In 1966, Dwarakish co- produced the movie ''Mamatheya Bandhana
''Mamatheya Bandhana'' is a 1966 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by B. S. Narayan and jointly produced by B. S. Dwarakish, Veerraju and Madhavaiah under Thunga Pictures. This was actor Dwarkish's first attempt at production as he was on ...
'' with 2 others under the banner of Thunga Pictures.[ In 1969, his first independent production '']Mayor Muthanna
In many countries, a mayor is the highest-ranking official in a municipal government such as that of a city or a town. Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs regarding the powers and responsibilities of a mayor as well a ...
'' starring Dr.Rajkumar
Singanalluru Puttaswamaiah Muthuraj (24 April 1929 – 12 April 2006), better known by his stage name Dr. Rajkumar, was an Indian actor and singer who worked in Kannada cinema. Regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of Cinema of ...
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
''Nee Bareda Kadambari'' () is a 1985 Indian Kannada-language film directed and produced by Dwarakish in his directorial debut. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Bhavya, Hema Chaudhary and C. R. Simha. The music was composed by Vijay Anand and t ...
''. 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
''Dance Raja Dance'' is a 1987 Indian Kannada-language dance film, directed and produced by Dwarakish for his Dwarakish Chitra banner. The film stars newcomers Vinod Raj, Divya and Sangeetha.
The film released to positive response by critics an ...
'', ''Nee Bareda Kadambari
''Nee Bareda Kadambari'' () is a 1985 Indian Kannada-language film directed and produced by Dwarakish in his directorial debut. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Bhavya, Hema Chaudhary and C. R. Simha. The music was composed by Vijay Anand and t ...
'', ''Shruthi'', ''Shruthi Haakidha Hejje'', ''Rayaru Bandaru Mavana Manege
''Rayaru Bandaru Mavana Manege'' is a 1993 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Dwarakish and produced by P. Balaram. The film stars Vishnuvardhan along with Dolly Minhas and Bindiya. The music is scored by Raj–Koti and ...
'' 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 has brought many new people to the cinema. Not only actors and actresses—he has given 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
''Apthamitra'' () is a 2004 Indian Kannada-language horror film directed by P. Vasu, and stars Vishnuvardhan, Soundarya and Ramesh Arvind in the lead roles with Prema, Dwarakish and Avinash in supporting roles. This was Soundarya's last film ...
'' in the year 2004. ''Apthamitra
''Apthamitra'' () is a 2004 Indian Kannada-language horror film directed by P. Vasu, and stars Vishnuvardhan, Soundarya and Ramesh Arvind in the lead roles with Prema, Dwarakish and Avinash in supporting roles. This was Soundarya's last film ...
'' was a magnificent success.
Actor
As an actor, he was often typecast as a comedian. But some of his movies were comic action movies, also starring the actor Vishnuvardhan. He is popularly called "Kulla" (meaning a short man) in Kannada. He was the first producer to shoot a Kannada film outside India. The film was ''Singapoorinalli Raja Kulla''. It was a milestone in the history of Kannada cinema. He has in total produced 50 Kannada films and acted in more than 300 films.
He was the first Kannada producer to bring Kishore Kumar to the Kannada film Industry and the song ''Aadu Aata Aadu'' became extremely popular.[
]
Records and awards
Produced First Kannada movie to be shot outside India.
''Apthamitra
''Apthamitra'' () is a 2004 Indian Kannada-language horror film directed by P. Vasu, and stars Vishnuvardhan, Soundarya and Ramesh Arvind in the lead roles with Prema, Dwarakish and Avinash in supporting roles. This was Soundarya's last film ...
'' 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
Mysore (), officially Mysuru (), is a city in the southern part of the state of Karnataka, India. Mysore city is geographically located between 12° 18′ 26″ north latitude and 76° 38′ 59″ east longitude. It is located at an altitude of ...
and was the first Kannada movie to successfully complete one year of screening with four shows daily.[
He had received NTR Award]
Filmography
As director and producer
As actor
* '' Veera Sankalpa'' (1964)
* '' Maduve Madi Nodu''(1965)
* '' Satya Harishchandra'' (1965)
* '' Sri Kanyaka Parameshwari Kathe'' (1966)
* '' Sri Purandara Dasaru'' (1967)
* ''Dhana Pishachi
''Dhana Pishachi'' is a 1967 Indian Kannada-language film directed and produced by S. N. Singh. The film stars Sampath, K. S. Ashwath, Dikki Madhavarao and Kalpana. The film has musical score by Chellapilla Satyam
Chellapilla Satyanarayana ...
'' (1967)
* ''Lagna Pathrike
''Lagna Pathrike'' () is a 1967 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by K. S. L. Swamy and produced by A. M. Sameevulla. The film stars Rajkumar and Jayanthi. The film has musical score by Vijaya Bhaskar.
Cast
* Rajkumar as Raghu
* Jayan ...
'' (1967)
* ''Bhagyada Bagilu
''Bhagyada Bagilu'' is a 1968 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by K. S. L. Swamy (Ravi) and produced by B. H. Jayanna. The film stars Rajkumar, Balakrishna, Dwarakish , with K. S. Ashwath in a guest appearance. The film has musical score ...
'' (1968)
* ''Adda Dari
''Adda Dari'' is a 1968 Indian Kannada film written, directed and produced by Hunsur Krishnamurthy. The film has musical score by Rajan–Nagendra.
Cast
* B. M. Venkatesh
* Dwarakish
* Lokesh
* Rama
* Sathyavathi
* Janaki
* Hunsur Krishnamurt ...
'' (1968)
* '' Manku Dinne'' (1968)
* ''Bedi Bandavalu
''Bedi Bandavalu'' is a 1968 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by C. Srinivasan and produced by T. N. Srinivasan. The film stars Kalyan Kumar and Chandrakala in the lead roles. The film has musical score by R. Sudarshanam. The film is in ...
'' (1968)
* ''Gandhinagara
''Gandhinagara'' is a 1968 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by K. S. L. Swamy and produced by C Venku Reddy. The film stars Rajkumar, Kalpana, K. S. Ashwath, Balakrishna and Narasimharaju. The film had musical score by Chellapilla Sat ...
'' (1968)
* ''Jedara Bale
''Jedara Bale'' ( kn, ಜೇಡರ ಬಲೆ ) is a 1968 Kannada language spy thriller film directed by Dorai–Bhagavan starring Rajkumar, Jayanthi, K. S. Ashwath, Narasimharaju and Udayakumar. The music of the film was composed by G. K. V ...
'' (1968)
* ''Mayor Muthanna
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'' (1969)
* '' Mallammana Pavaada'' (1969)
* '' Arishina Kumkuma'' (1970)
* '' Baalu Belagithu'' (1970)
* ''Sidila Mari
''Sidila Mari'' (Kannada: ಸಿಡಿಲ ಮರಿ) is a 1971 Indian Kannada film, directed and produced by B. S. Ranga. The film stars Udaykumar, K. S. Ashwath, Dinesh and Dwarakish in lead roles. The film had musical score by S. Rajeshwara R ...
'' (1971)
* '' Sri Krishna Rukmini Satyabhama'' (1971)
* ''Bhale Adrushtavo Adrushta
''Bhale Adrushtavo Adrushta'' (Kannada: ಭಲೇ ಅದೃಷ್ಟವೋ ಅದೃಷ್ಟ) is a 1971 Indian Kannada film, directed by K. S. L. Swamy. The film stars Kalpana, B. V. Radha, Gangadhar and Srinath in the lead roles. The film has ...
'' (1971)
* ''Thayi Devaru
''Thayi Devaru'' is a 1971 Indian Kannada-language drama film written by Shivam and directed by Siddalingaiah. It stars Rajkumar, M. V. Rajamma and Bharathi. The film was released under Jain Movies banner and produced by Chandulal Jain. H. R ...
'' (1971)
* ''Nyayave Devaru
''Nyayave Devaru'' is a 1971 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Siddalingaiah. It stars Rajkumar and B. Saroja Devi. The supporting cast features K. S. Ashwath, Aarathi, Dwarakish, M. P. Shankar, Dinesh, B. Jaya and Vajramuni. The son ...
'' (1971)
* ''Baala Bandana Plot
Orphaned as an infant, Ranga (played by Rajkumar) is brought up by his distant relative Chandrashekhar Rao Bahadur ( Sampath) and his compassionate wife Parvathi (M Jayashree).
Chandrashekhar Rao heads a large family of three sons Ramnatha ( ...
'' (1971)
* '' Nanda Gokula'' (1972)
* ''Janma Rahasya
''Janma Rahasya'' is a 1972 Indian Kannada-language film directed by S. P. N. Krishna. The film stars Rajkumar and Bharathi.
Cast
* Rajkumar as Kumar
* Bharathi
* K. S. Ashwath
* Dinesh
Dinesh (Devanagari: ') is a common Hindu male give ...
'' (1972)
* '' Kranti Veera'' (1972)
* ''Bangaarada Manushya
''Bangaarada Manushya'' ( kn, ಬಂಗಾರದ ಮನುಷ್ಯ, ''Golden Man'') is a 1972 Indian Kannada language film based on T. K. Rama Rao's novel of same name. Ramarao was known for his crime and detective novels, but this film was a ...
'' (1972)
* ''Kulla Agent 000
''Kulla Agent 000'' is a 1972 Indian Kannada-language mystery comedy film directed by K. S. L. Swamy and produced and written by Dwaraka Films. The film stars Dwarakish, Udaykumar and Jyothi Lakshmi.
Cast
* Dwarakish
* Jyothi Lakshmi
* Uday ...
'' (1972)
* '' CID 72'' (1973)
* '' Devaru Kotta Thangi'' (1973)
* ''Professor Huchuraya
''Professor Huchuraya'' is a 1974 Indian Kannada-language comedy-drama film directed by M. R. Vittal and produced by actor Narasimharaju. The story is written by Narendra Babu. Besides Narasimharaju as the protagonist, the film features Vishn ...
'' (1974)
* ''Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala
''Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala'' is a 1975 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Sangram and produced by S. V. Rajendra Singh. The film stars Srinath, B. V. Radha, Ramadevi, T. N. Balakrishna and Rajasree in the lead roles. The film has musical ...
'' (1974)
* ''Maga Mommaga
''Maga Mommaga'' is a 1974 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Y. R. Swamy and produced by R. Panduranga Naidu and D. R. Raghavendra Naidu. The film stars Dwarakish, K. S. Ashwath, Vajramuni and Balakrishna in the lead roles. The film has ...
'' (1974)
* '' Anna Attige'' (1974)
* '' Bhakta Kumbara'' (1974)
* '' Kalla Kulla'' (1975)
* ''Makkala Bhagya
''Makkala Bhagya'' () is a 1976 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by K. S. L. Swamy (Ravi) and produced by K. Vittal Kumar and K. V. Honnappa. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, K. S. Ashwath and Dwarakish in the lead r ...
'' (1976)
* '' Devara Duddu'' (1976)
* '' Bahaddur Gandu'' (1976)
* ''Pavana Ganga
Pavana Ganga is a 1977 Kannada-language film directed by Y. R. Swamy and produced by C. Jayaram. It is based on the novel of the same name by Krishnamoorthy Puranik. The film stars Srinath, Aarathi and Ashok. Ashok and Arathi were paired as ...
'' (1977)
* '' Sose Tanda Soubhagya'' (1977)
* ''Kittu Puttu
''Kittu Puttu'' is a 1977 Indian Kannada-language comedy drama film directed by C. V. Rajendran and produced by Dwarakish. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Dwarakish, Manjula, K. Vijaya and Vaishali Kasaravalli. The film was widely appreciated ...
'' (1977)
* ''Dhanalakshmi
Lakshmi (; , sometimes spelled Laxmi, ), also known as Shri (, ), is one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism. She is the goddess of wealth, fortune, power, beauty, fertility and prosperity, and associated with ''Maya'' ("Illusion"). Alo ...
'' (1977)
* ''Bhagyavantharu
''Bhagyavantharu'' is a 1977 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by H. R. Bhargava, making his debut. The film featured an ensemble cast including Rajkumar, B. Saroja Devi, Ashok, Balakrishna and Ramakrishna playing the pivotal roles. ...
'' (1977)
* '' Galate Samsara'' (1977)
* ''Shrimanthana Magalu
''Shreemanthana Magalu'' or ''Shrimanthana Magalu'' (Kannada:ಶ್ರೀಮಂತನ ಮಗಳು, English: ''Aristocrat's Dsaughter'') is a 1977 Kannada film, directed by A. V. Sheshagiri Rao, starring actors Vishnuvardhan and Jayanthi.
...
'' (1977)
* ''Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
''Singaporenalli Raja Kulla'' () is a 1978 Indian Kannada language action film directed by C. V. Rajendran starring Vishnuvardhan, Manjula, Dwarkish, Lokanath and Thoogudeepa Srinivas in pivotal roles.
It was the first Kannada film to be sh ...
'' (1978)
* '' Bhale Huduga'' (1978)
* ''Maathu Tappada Maga
''Maathu Tappada Maga'' is a 1978 Indian Kannada language film, written and directed by Peketi Sivaram. It stars Anant Nag, Sharada, Aarathi and Rajinikanth . It was the 25th film of Rajinikanth.
Cast
* Anant Nag as Kumar
*Aarathi
* Sharada ...
'' (1978)
* '' Madhura Sangama'' (1978)
* '' Bengaluru Bootha'' (1979)
* '' Asadhya Aliya'' (1979)
* '' Naniruvude Ninagagi'' (1979)
* ''Mane Mane Kathe
''Mane Mane Kathe'' () is a 1981 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Rajachandra and produced by B. S. Dwarakish and H. R. Prabhakar Reddy. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Jayachitra, Srinivasa Murthy and K. Vijaya. The film has musical sco ...
'' (1980)
* ''Haddina Kannu
''Haddina Kannu'' is a 1980 Indian Kannada-language film directed by A. V. Seshagiri Rao and produced by P. Krishna Raj. The film stars Shankar Nag, Srinath, Lokesh and Manjula. The film was scripted and presented by L. S. Iyer.
Cast
* Shanka ...
'' (1980)
* '' Auto Raja'' (1980)
* ''Simhada Mari Sainya
''Simhada Mari Sainya'' is a 1981 Indian Kannada language children's film directed by Rajendra Singh Babu. It stars Arjun Sarja (credited as Master Arjun Sarja), Amrish Puri and Baby Rekha. The supporting cast features an ensemble of other child ...
'' (1981)
* '' Kula Puthra'' (1981)
* ''Avala Hejje
''Avala Hejje'' () is a 1981 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by H. R. Bhargava, starring Dr. Vishnuvardhan, Lakshmi, Dr. Ambrish and Dwarakish. This film is partially based on the 1978 Bollywood film '' Trishna'' which itself was remad ...
'' (1981)
* '' Guru Shishyaru'' (1981)
* '' Garjane'' (1981)
* ''Pedda Gedda
''Pedda Gedda'' is a 1982 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by H. R. Bhargava and produced by Dwarakish. The film stars Aarathi, Dwarakish and Jayamala. The film has musical score by K. V. Mahadevan.
Cast
* Aarathi
*Dwarakish
* Jayamal ...
'' (1982)
* '' Karmika Kallanalla'' (1982)
* '' Jimmy Gallu'' (1982)
* ''Prachanda Kulla
''Prachanda Kulla'' is a 1984 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by P. S. Prakash and produced by Dwarakish. The film stars Vishnuvardhan (actor), Vishnuvardhan, Dwarakish, Radhika Sarathkumar, Radhika and R. N. Sudarshan, Sudarshan. The fi ...
'' (1984)
* '' Madhuve Madu Tamashe Nodu'' (1984)
* ''Indina Ramayana
''Indina Ramayana'' () is a 1984 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Rajachandra and produced by Dwarakish. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Gayathri, Sridhar and Tulasi. The film has musical score by Vijayanand. The movie is a remake of th ...
'' (1984)
* ''Nee Bareda Kadambari
''Nee Bareda Kadambari'' () is a 1985 Indian Kannada-language film directed and produced by Dwarakish in his directorial debut. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Bhavya, Hema Chaudhary and C. R. Simha. The music was composed by Vijay Anand and t ...
'' (1985)
* '' Nee Thanda Kanike'' (1985)
* ''Africadalli Sheela
''Africadalli Sheela'' ( Sheela in Africa) is a 1986 Indian Kannada-language fantasy-adventure film, written, directed and produced by Dwarakish. Made on the similar lines as the Hollywood film '' Sheena'', the film was extensively shot in the ...
'' (1986)
* ''Dance Raja Dance
''Dance Raja Dance'' is a 1987 Indian Kannada-language dance film, directed and produced by Dwarakish for his Dwarakish Chitra banner. The film stars newcomers Vinod Raj, Divya and Sangeetha.
The film released to positive response by critics an ...
'' (1987)
* ''Hendthi Helidare Kelabeku
''Hendthi Helidare Kelabeku'' () is a 1993 Indian Kannada-language comedy drama film, directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao and is a remake of the Tamil film ''Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum''. The film stars Malashri and Harish Kumar, with Dwarakish, ...
'' (1993)
* ''Server Somanna
''Server Somanna'' is a 1993 Indian Kannada-language film directed by K. Vasu.The film is an official remake of the 1964 Tamil film ''Server Sundaram''. This film stars Jaggesh and Abhijeeth along with actress Rambha making her debut in actin ...
'' (1993)
* '' Muddina Maava'' (1993)
* ''Rayaru Bandaru Mavana Manege
''Rayaru Bandaru Mavana Manege'' is a 1993 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Dwarakish and produced by P. Balaram. The film stars Vishnuvardhan along with Dolly Minhas and Bindiya. The music is scored by Raj–Koti and ...
'' (1993)
* ''Mandyada Gandu
''Mandyada Gandu'' () is a 1994 Indian Kannada-language action film produced, directed and written by A. T. Raghu starring Ambareesh, Srishanti and Meghana.
The film was widely appreciated for its songs and lead actors performances upon releas ...
'' (1994)
* '' Kiladigalu'' (1994)
* '' Rasika'' (1994)
* '' Khushi'' (2003)
*''Shwetha Naagara
''Swetha Naagu'' is a 2004 Indian devotional horror starring Soundarya, Abbas, and Sarath Babu. The film was originally planned to be made simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil; however the film was later shot simultaneously in Kannada as ('' Shw ...
'' (2004)
* ''Apthamitra
''Apthamitra'' () is a 2004 Indian Kannada-language horror film directed by P. Vasu, and stars Vishnuvardhan, Soundarya and Ramesh Arvind in the lead roles with Prema, Dwarakish and Avinash in supporting roles. This was Soundarya's last film ...
'' (2004)
* '' Jothe Jotheyali'' (2006)
* ''Josh
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People A–J
* "Josh", an early pseudonym of S ...
'' (2009)
* ''Vishnuvardhana
Vishnuvardhana (r. 1108–1152 CE) was a king of the Hoysala Empire in what is today the modern state of Karnataka, India. He ascended the Hoysala throne after the death of his elder brother Veera Ballala I in c.1108. Originally a followe ...
'' (2011)
* ''Maanikya
''Maanikya'' () is a 2014 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by Sudeepa featuring himself, V. Ravichandran, Ranya Rao, Ramya Krishna, Varalaxmi Sharathkumar and P. Ravi Shankar in the lead roles. The film is a remake of 2013 ...
'' (2014)
* ''Aatagara
''Aatagara'' () is a 2015 Indian Kannada mystery thriller film directed by K. M. Chaitanya and produced by Dwarakish Chitra in its 49th production. The film has an ensemble cast with 10 main protagonists played by Chiranjeevi Sarja, Meghana R ...
'' (2015)
References
External links
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