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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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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.
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GIRISH KARNAD NEWS
That was the man I loved: Raghu Karnad remembers father Girish Karnad
June 13, 2019 5:55 pm
Raghu Karnad took to Instagram and wrote a moving post dedicated to his father and veteran late actor Girish Karnad, who had passed away on Thursday. Raghu said it was difficult to pen a tribute for Karnad, a multilingual multi-hyphenate personality.
National Film Archive of India to pay tribute to Girish Karnad
June 11, 2019 8:54 pm
Girish Karnad, who left his indelible mark in the world of literature, theatre and cinema spanning five decades, died at the age of 81 at his residence in Bengaluru after prolonged illness.
‘A legendary actor and playwright, Girish Karnad shaped Indian theatre since 1960s’
June 11, 2019 9:44 am
The founder member of the Theatre Academy of Pune, Alekar said he knew Karnad personally since 1970s, when the latter was heading the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune.
Girish Karnad (1938-2019): Playwright who engaged with history to articulate India’s modernity
June 11, 2019 8:21 am
Till the end, through six decades of public life, Girish Karnad continued to pitch himself — his frail body, his breathless self — into the battles of the present.
At 35, Girish Karnad was youngest to become FTII director
June 11, 2019 2:41 am
FTII director Bhupendra Kainthola said Karnad was the only FTII director who went on to serve as the the institute’s chairman. Karnad was FTII director from January 1974 to December 1975 and its chairman from February 1999 to October 2001.
Girish Karnad was a pillar of social justice: Kabir Khan
June 11, 2019 8:25 am
Bollywood filmmaker Kabir Khan remembers Girish Karnad as a man who never held back.
'Girish Karnad delighted audiences by overturning conventions’
June 11, 2019 8:28 am
While most people remember him as a playwright and actor, Girish Karnad’s contribution as a translator and activist should not be forgotten.
Artist of conscience
June 11, 2019 12:55 am
For Girish Karnad, theatre was about exploring truth — on stage and off it
Giving voice to Girish Karnad
June 11, 2019 12:23 am
Karnad’s art drew energy from India’s syncretic cultural and historical resources.
Girish Karnad passes away: Karnataka cabinet expansion rescheduled to June 14
June 10, 2019 10:19 pm
Kumaraswamy on Saturday had announced that Governor Vajubhai Vala has fixed 11.30 am on June 12 for administering the oath of office for the new ministers.
