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Girish Karnad

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  • Born 19 May 1938
  • Place of Birth Matheran
  • Occupation Writer, Stage Actor, Translator, Screenwriter, Film Director, Linguist, Film Actor
  • Spouse Saraswathy Ganapathy
  • Education Karnatak University, Lincoln College, Magdalen College
  • Children Raghu Karnad

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  • Neenillada Male

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ABOUT Girish Karnad

Noted playwright, actor and director Girish Karnad passed away at his residence in Bengaluru on June 10, 2019. Karnad, a recipient of Jnanpith Award, was also conferred the Padma Shri in 1974 and the Padma Bhushan in 1992. He was also a Rhodes Scholar. His plays, written in Kannada, have been translated into English and several Indian languages.  Karnad is survived by his wife Dr Saraswathy Ganapathy and two children. His son Raghu Karnad is an accomplished writer, having received the Windham–Campbell Literature Prize for Non-Fiction.

Girish Karnad FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies

  • Neenillada Male

    ( 2018 )

  • Bayen Haath Ka Khel

    ( 2025 )

  • Tiger Zinda Hai

    ( 2017 )

  • Nandhini

    ( 2017–2021 )

  • Shivaay

    ( 2016 )

  • 24

    ( 2016 )

  • Chalk N Duster

    ( 2016 )

  • Chandrika

    ( 2015 )

  • Rana Vikrama

    ( 2015 )

  • Gurudakshina

    ( 2015 )

  • Rudra Tandava

    ( 2015 )

  • Samrat and Co.

    ( 2014 )

  • Sweety Nanna Jodi

    ( 2013 )

  • Chandra

    ( 2013 )

  • Sweet Poison

    ( 2012 )

  • Yaare Koogadali

    ( 2012 )

  • Mugamoodi

    ( 2012 )

  • Ek Tha Tiger

    ( 2012 )

  • Kempe Gowda

    ( 2011 )

  • Komaram Puli

    ( 2010 )

  • Aashayein

    ( 2010 )

  • Life Goes On

    ( 2009 )

  • 8 x 10 Tasveer

    ( 2009 )

  • Sangaathi

    ( 2008 )

  • Chili Pili Hakkigalu

    ( 2008 )

  • Lava Kusha

    ( 2007 )

  • Aa Dinagalu

    ( 2007 )

  • Tananam Tananam

    ( 2006 )

  • Dor

    ( 2006 )

  • Amirtham

    ( 2006 )

  • Iqbal

    ( 2005 )

  • Chellame

    ( 2004 )

  • Shankar Dada MBBS

    ( 2004 )

  • The Return of Tezaab

    ( 2003 )

  • Art That Shook the World

    ( 2002 )

  • Vande Matharam

    ( 2001 )

  • Vande Mataram

    ( 2001 )

  • Hey Ram

    ( 2000 )

  • Pukar

    ( 2000 )

  • Kanoor ki Thakurani

    ( 1999–2000 )

  • Kanooru Heggadithi

    ( 1999 )

  • AK 47

    ( 1999 )

  • Prathyartha

    ( 1999 )

  • Janumadatha

    ( 1999 )

  • China Gate

    ( 1998 )

  • Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger

    ( 1998 )

  • Kadhal Mannan

    ( 1998 )

  • Ratchakan

    ( 1997 )

  • April Fool

    ( 1997 )

  • Minsaara Kanavu

    ( 1997 )

  • Sivasakthi

    ( 1996 )

  • Aatank

    ( 1996 )

  • The Prince

    ( 1996 )

  • Dharma Chakram

    ( 1996 )

  • Sangeetha Sagara Ganayogi Panchakshara Gavai

    ( 1995 )

  • Apna Apna Aasmaan

    ( 1994 )

  • Aaghaatha

    ( 1994 )

  • Kaadhalan

    ( 1994 )

  • Praana Daata

    ( 1993 )

  • Mysore Mallige

    ( 1992 )

  • The Flowering Tree

    ( 1992 )

  • Gulmohar West

    ( 1992–1993 )

  • Antarnaad

    ( 1991 )

  • Brahma

    ( 1991 )

  • Guna

    ( 1991 )

  • Jawahar

    ( 1991 )

  • Chaitanya

    ( 1991 )

  • Santha Shishunala Sharif

    ( 1990 )

  • Prathama Usha Kiran

    ( 1990 )

  • Nai Dishayeh

    ( 1990–1991 )

  • Nehru: The Jewel of India

    ( 1990 )

  • Indradhanush

    ( 1989 )

  • Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe

    ( 1989 )

  • Abala

    ( 1989 )

  • Akarshan

    ( 1988 )

  • Kadina Benki

    ( 1988 )

  • Kehkashaa

    ( 1988 )

  • Sankeerthana

    ( 1987 )

  • Malgudi Days Swami & Friends 1

    ( 1986–1987 )

  • Sab Se Badi Adalat

    ( 1987 )

  • Nenapina Doni

    ( 1986 )

  • Nilakurinhi Poothappol

    ( 1986 )

  • Sutradhar

    ( 1986 )

  • Teri Aarzoo

    ( 1986 )

  • Nee Thanda Kanike

    ( 1985 )

  • Khandaan

    ( 1985 )

  • Pyaari Bhabhi

    ( 1985 )

  • Khoon Aur Sazaa

    ( 1985 )

  • Sur Sangam

    ( 1985 )

  • Meri Jung

    ( 1985 )

  • Zamana

    ( 1985 )

  • Tarang

    ( 1984 )

  • Divorce

    ( 1984 )

  • Ek Baar Chale Aao

    ( 1983 )

  • Ananda Bhairavi

    ( 1983 )

  • Anveshane

    ( 1983 )

  • Aas Aur Pyaas

    ( 1983 )

  • Umbartha

    ( 1982 )

  • Aparoopa

    ( 1982 )

  • Teri Kasam

    ( 1982 )

  • Shama

    ( 1981 )

  • Paanch Qaidi

    ( 1981 )

  • Beqasoor

    ( 1980 )

  • Apne Paraye

    ( 1980 )

  • Man Pasand

    ( 1980 )

  • Aasha

    ( 1980 )

  • Sampark

    ( 1979 )

  • Ratnadeep

    ( 1979 )

  • Sandarbha

    ( 1978 )

  • Jeevan Mukt

    ( 1977 )

  • Swami

    ( 1977 )

  • The Churning

    ( 1976 )

  • Nishant

    ( 1975 )

  • Jadu Ka Shankh

    ( 1974 )

  • Vamsha Vriksha

    ( 1971 )

  • Samskara

    ( 1970 )
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Girish Karnad AWARDS

Awards

  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Screenplay - 1980 Godhuli

  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Director - 1979 Ondanondu Kaladalli

  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Director - 1973 Vamsha Vriksha

  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Screenplay - 1978 Bhumika
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