Biography: Bungle Shama Rao Dwarakanath (Dwarakish)
Bungle Shama Rao Dwarakanath, known professionally as Dwarakish, was a prominent actor, director, and producer in the Kannada film industry. He was born on August 19, 1942, in Hunsur, Karnataka. The renowned Kannada filmmaker C. V. Shivashankar gave him the name Dwarakish.
Dwarakish began his acting career in the 1960s, with his debut in Veera Sankalpa (1964). Between 1974 and 1986, he collaborated on numerous films with Vishnuvardhan, many of which became major hits. In 1969, Dwarakish ventured into film production by founding his own company, Dwarakesh Chitra. His first production under this banner was Mayor Muthanna. Over his career, he produced 47 films, including Amma I Love You (2018). Additionally, he penned songs like “Haavige Mungusiyuntu” and “Namma Hosa.”
Some notable films in Dwarakish’s extensive filmography include Kalla Kulla, Guru Shishyaru, and Singaporenalli Raja Kulla.
Personal Details:
- Real Name: Bungle Shama Rao Dwarakanath
- Nickname: Dwarakish
- Height: 5’6″
- Date of Birth: August 19, 1942
- Date of Death: April 16, 2024
- Age (2019): 81
- Birth Place: Hunsur, Karnataka
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Education: Graduate from Government CPC Polytechnic
- Family:
- Father: Bungle Shama Rao
- Mother: Jayamma
- Address: Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Marital Status: Married
- Debut Film: Veera Sankalpa (1964)
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