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Who gave Dwarakish his stage name?

  • C. V. Shivashankar

  • Puttanna Kanagal

  • G. V. Iyer

  • B. R. Panthulu

Answer

C. V. Shivashankar, a renowned Kannada writer and director, bestowed the stage name "Dwarakish" upon the legendary actor. The name was inspired by the iconic character of "Dwaraka" played by the actor in Shivashankar's play "Dwarakanagara." The name resonated with the actor's exceptional talent and became synonymous with his illustrious career in Kannada cinema.
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