Dwarakish tried his hands at politics and was an observer of polls
8 months, 1 week ago

Dwarakish tried his hands at politics and was an observer of polls

The Hindu  

Like many other actors, veteran Kannada film actor, producer, and director Bungle Shama Rao Dwarakanath, better known as Dwarakish, tried his hands in politics too. About a week ago, during an informal chat with The Hindu, Dwarakish, renowned for his comedy roles, discussed the prospects of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, candidates contesting elections, and the role played by Kannada actors and producers in State politics. He asked about the significance of the “guarantees” in the polls and had said: “This time, it is very interesting to see which guarantee will win – the ‘Modi guarantee’ or the State Congress government’s guarantees.” He expressed his views against the political slugfest and discussed “failures” of most film actors in politics and “success” of only a few. Remembering Jaffer Sharief The actor considered his close friend and former Union Railway Minister the late Jaffer Sharief his “godfather” and recalled how he had helped him in undergoing the heart surgery several years ago.

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Dwarakish, the complete entertainer
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Dwarakish, the complete entertainer

The Hindu  

Though the name Bungle Shama Rao Dwarakanath, might not ring a bell to many, the name Dwarakish will have Kannada film aficionados nodding and smiling in recognition. He was mindful of everything and everyone.” Showman status Known for his grit and determination, Basavaraj says Dwarakish was a showman and had a clean, neat way of making films. He was dynamic …

First Day First Show | Interviews of Rainn Wilson and Kani Kusruti
8 months ago

First Day First Show | Interviews of Rainn Wilson and Kani Kusruti

The Hindu  

Around Tinsel Town >> Legendary Kannada actor-producer Dwarakish no more Kannada actor, producer and director Dwarakish passed away at his Bengaluru residence on Tuesday. Dwarakish, who debuted as an actor in Veera Sankalpa, first made a mark as a comedian before going on to become a prolific producer. He was known for entertaining through his humour and never compromised on …

Veteran Kannada actor Dwarakish cremated with State honours
8 months, 1 week ago

Veteran Kannada actor Dwarakish cremated with State honours

The Hindu  

Veteran Kannada actor, producer, and director Dwarakish was cremated with State honours in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Several noted personalities from the Kannada film industry paid their final respect to Dwarakish, whose mortal remains were kept at Ravindra Kalakshetra. Actors Yash, Sudeep, V. Ravichandran, Dhruva Sarja, Ramesh Aravind, Jaggesh, Mukhyamantri Chandru, Shruti, Sundar Raju, Kumar Govind, actor-politician Sumalatha Ambareesh, and music …

Cinema titan Dwarakish, 'Prachanda Kulla', leaves a legacy of fearless filmmaking
8 months, 1 week ago

Cinema titan Dwarakish, 'Prachanda Kulla', leaves a legacy of fearless filmmaking

New Indian Express  

Dwarakish took a bold leap, charting a course towards Madras with Krishnamurthy’s encouragement, determined to carve his niche in cinema. With an impressive repertoire of over 300 films, Dwarakish’s legendary collaboration with Dr Rajkumar in over 23 movies remains a remarkable feat. Dwarakish didn’t just dip his toes in the water – At the age of 23, he took charge …

Rajinikanth, Prakash Raj, Rakshit Shetty and others mourn veteran Kannada actor Dwarakish's demise
8 months, 1 week ago

Rajinikanth, Prakash Raj, Rakshit Shetty and others mourn veteran Kannada actor Dwarakish's demise

Hindustan Times  

Veteran Kannada actor Dwarakish passed away on April 16. fond memories come to my mind.my heartfelt condolences to his family and dear ones.” Charlie 777 actor Rakshit Shetty also tweeted, “You will forever be remembered through the legacy you have left behind sir. Om shanti.” Former cricketer Anil Kumble took to Twitter and wrote, “Deeply saddened by the passing of …

Kannada Filmmaker and Actor Dwarkish No More
8 months, 1 week ago

Kannada Filmmaker and Actor Dwarkish No More

Deccan Chronicle  

Kannada film industry mourns the loss of veteran actor-producer Dwarakish, who passed away at the age of 81 on Tuesday. He ventured into production in 1966 with 'Mamatheya Bandhana' and achieved commercial success with his independent production 'Mayor Muthanna' in 1969, starring Dr. Rajkumar and Bharathi. His collaborations with Dr. Vishnuvardhan, including films like 'Kalla Kulla', 'Guru Sishyaru', 'Rayaru Bandaru …

Veteran Kannada actor, producer & director Dwarakish passes away
8 months, 1 week ago

Veteran Kannada actor, producer & director Dwarakish passes away

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Kannada film industry mourns the loss of Bungle Shama Rao Dwarakanath, affectionately known as Dwarakish, who succumbed to a heart attack on April 16. Bestowed with the name Dwarakish by Kannada filmmaker C. V. Shivashankar, he made significant contributions to the industry, notably as the first producer to introduce Kishore Kumar to Kannada cinema, a move immortalized by …

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