Dwarakish
TrendingAlso known as: Bungle Shama Rao Dwarakanath
Age
84
Films
39
Awards Won
2
Quick Facts
- Full Name
- Dwarakish
- Born
- August 19, 1942
- Birthplace
- Hunsur
- Age
- 84 years
- Zodiac Sign
- Leo
- Height
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- Weight
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- Nationality
- 🇮🇳 India
- Religion
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- Ethnicity
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- Eye Color
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- Hair Color
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- Profession
- Actor
- Net Worth
- —
- Education
- —
- Spouse
- AmbujaShailaja
- Children
- 1 (Giri)
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Biography
Dwarakish is 84 years old, an actor, from India.
Bungle Shama Rao Dwarakanath, known by his stage name Dwarakish, was an Indian actor, comedian and filmmaker who predominantly worked in Kannada cinema in addition to few Tamil 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).
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Career & Filmography
Movies(39)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Chowka |
| 2015 | Aatagara |
| 2012 | Chaarulatha |
| 2011 | Vishnuvardhana |
| 2007 | Arputha Theevu |
| 2004 | Apthamitra |
| 1995 | Giddu Dada |
| 1994 | Kiladigalu |
| 1994 | Rasika |
| 1993 | Rayaru Bandaru Mavana Manege |
Muddina Maava
actor1993
Gowri Kalyana
director1991
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Shruthi
director1990
Jai Karnataka
director1989
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Krishna Nee Kunidaga
writer1989
Kizhakku Africavil Sheela
director1987
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Dance Raja Dance
writer1987
Africadalli Sheela
director1986
Naan Adimai Illai
director1986
Nee Thanda Kanike
writer1985
Nee Bareda Kadambari
director1985
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Madhuve Madu Tamashe Nodu
producer1984
Indina Ramayana
producer1984
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Prachanda Kulla
producer1984
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Gangvaa
producer1984
Adutha Varisu
producer1983
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Pedda Gedda
actor1981
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Guru Shishyaru
producer1981
Manku Thimma
actor1980
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Kulla Kulli
actor1980
Family
Ambuja
Spouse
Shailaja
Spouse
G
Giri
Child
Relationships
Romantic History
| Person | Status |
|---|---|
| Ambuja | Married |
| Shailaja | Married |
Ambuja
Married
Shailaja
Married
Family
Giri
Child
Awards & Nominations
2 Won0 Nominated
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | NTR National Award | Won |
| 2007 | Dr. Vishnuvardhan Award | Won |
Interesting Facts
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Dwarakish is 84 years old. They were born on August 19, 1942.
Dwarakish was born on August 19, 1942.
Dwarakish's zodiac sign is Leo.
Dwarakish was born in Hunsur, India.
Dwarakish is India.
Dwarakish is currently married to Ambuja.
Dwarakish's wife is Ambuja.
Dwarakish has 1 child: Giri.
Dwarakish has appeared in 39 movies listed in our database.
Dwarakish's most recent movie in our records is "Chowka" (2016).
Dwarakish has won 2 awards including the NTR National Award in 2017.
Dwarakish has won 2 awards and received 0 nominations.
Dwarakish is based in India.
The exact start of Dwarakish's career as a actor is not publicly documented.
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