Veteran Kannada actor, producer and director Bungle Shama Rao Dwarakanath, popularly known as Dwarakish, passed away on Tuesday following a cardiac arrest. He was 81 and breathed his last in Bengaluru. 

• 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.