On Tuesday, Bungle Shama Rao Dwarakanath, widely recognized as Dwarakish, a veteran in Kannada cinema as an actor, producer, and director, passed away in Bengaluru due to a cardiac arrest at the age of 81.
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Early Life and Career Beginnings of Dwarakish
Born on August 19, 1942, at Hunsur in Mysuru district, Dwarakish was best known for his comedy roles. A diploma holder in mechanical engineering, Dwarakish made his debut in the tinsel town in 1966 by co-producing a “Mamatheya Bandhana” under the banner of Thunga Pictures. However, he rose to fame after he was widely appreciated as a producer with his movie “Mayor Muthanna” starring Kannada matinee idol Dr Rajkumar and Bharathi in the lead roles.
During his career, Dwarakish acted in about 100 films and produced and directed around 50 movies. He was also the man who introduced noted Hindi playback singer Kishore Kumar to the Kannada film industry with the song ‘Aadu Aata Aadu’.
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Rajinikanth Mourns the Loss of Dwarakish
Rajinikanth expressed his grief on his X account, formerly Twitter, over the passing of his close friend Dwarakish. Describing Dwarakish’s sudden departure as “painful,” Rajinikanth reminisced about their shared journey from Dwarakish’s beginnings as a comedian to his stature as a significant producer and director. He offered heartfelt condolences to Dwarakish’s family and loved ones.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Pays Tribute to Dwarakish Ji
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his sorrow at the loss of the veteran actor, Dwarakish Ji. He acknowledged Dwarakish’s significant contributions to the film industry, spanning numerous decades of remarkable performances and pioneering films. Modi highlighted Dwarakish’s talent for captivating audiences and nurturing young talent, underscoring his diverse role in shaping Kannada cinema. He expressed deep sadness at Dwarakish’s passing, emphasizing that his remarkable journey will always be remembere. The Prime Minister extended condolences to Dwarakish’s family and admirers, concluding with the sentiment “Om Shanti.”