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Girish Karnad

Girish Karnad Image Source : Wikipedia
  • 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
  • Neenillada Male

    ( 2018 )

  • Bayen Haath Ka Khel
  • Bayen Haath Ka Khel

    ( 2025 )

  • Tiger Zinda Hai
  • Tiger Zinda Hai

    ( 2017 )

  • Nandhini
  • Nandhini

    ( 2017–2021 )

  • Shivaay
  • Shivaay

    ( 2016 )

  • 24
  • 24

    ( 2016 )

  • Chalk N Duster
  • Chalk N Duster

    ( 2016 )

  • Chandrika
  • Chandrika

    ( 2015 )

  • Rana Vikrama
  • Rana Vikrama

    ( 2015 )

  • Gurudakshina
  • Gurudakshina

    ( 2015 )

  • Rudra Tandava
  • Rudra Tandava

    ( 2015 )

  • Samrat and Co.
  • Samrat and Co.

    ( 2014 )

  • Sweety Nanna Jodi
  • Sweety Nanna Jodi

    ( 2013 )

  • Chandra
  • Chandra

    ( 2013 )

  • Sweet Poison
  • Sweet Poison

    ( 2012 )

  • Yaare Koogadali
  • Yaare Koogadali

    ( 2012 )

  • Mugamoodi
  • Mugamoodi

    ( 2012 )

  • Ek Tha Tiger
  • Ek Tha Tiger

    ( 2012 )

  • Kempe Gowda
  • Kempe Gowda

    ( 2011 )

  • Komaram Puli
  • Komaram Puli

    ( 2010 )

  • Aashayein
  • Aashayein

    ( 2010 )

  • Life Goes On
  • Life Goes On

    ( 2009 )

  • 8 x 10 Tasveer
  • 8 x 10 Tasveer

    ( 2009 )

  • Sangaathi
  • Sangaathi

    ( 2008 )

  • Chili Pili Hakkigalu
  • Chili Pili Hakkigalu

    ( 2008 )

  • Lava Kusha
  • Lava Kusha

    ( 2007 )

  • Aa Dinagalu
  • Aa Dinagalu

    ( 2007 )

  • Tananam Tananam
  • Tananam Tananam

    ( 2006 )

  • Dor
  • Dor

    ( 2006 )

  • Amirtham
  • Amirtham

    ( 2006 )

  • Iqbal
  • Iqbal

    ( 2005 )

  • Chellame
  • Chellame

    ( 2004 )

  • Shankar Dada MBBS
  • Shankar Dada MBBS

    ( 2004 )

  • The Return of Tezaab
  • The Return of Tezaab

    ( 2003 )

  • Art That Shook the World
  • Art That Shook the World

    ( 2002 )

  • Vande Matharam
  • Vande Matharam

    ( 2001 )

  • Vande Mataram
  • Vande Mataram

    ( 2001 )

  • Hey Ram
  • Hey Ram

    ( 2000 )

  • Pukar
  • Pukar

    ( 2000 )

  • Kanoor ki Thakurani
  • Kanoor ki Thakurani

    ( 1999–2000 )

  • Kanooru Heggadithi
  • Kanooru Heggadithi

    ( 1999 )

  • AK 47
  • AK 47

    ( 1999 )

  • Prathyartha
  • Prathyartha

    ( 1999 )

  • Janumadatha
  • Janumadatha

    ( 1999 )

  • China Gate
  • China Gate

    ( 1998 )

  • Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger
  • Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger

    ( 1998 )

  • Kadhal Mannan
  • Kadhal Mannan

    ( 1998 )

  • Ratchakan
  • Ratchakan

    ( 1997 )

  • April Fool
  • April Fool

    ( 1997 )

  • Minsaara Kanavu
  • Minsaara Kanavu

    ( 1997 )

  • Sivasakthi
  • Sivasakthi

    ( 1996 )

  • Aatank
  • Aatank

    ( 1996 )

  • The Prince
  • The Prince

    ( 1996 )

  • Dharma Chakram
  • Dharma Chakram

    ( 1996 )

  • Sangeetha Sagara Ganayogi Panchakshara Gavai
  • Sangeetha Sagara Ganayogi Panchakshara Gavai

    ( 1995 )

  • Apna Apna Aasmaan
  • Apna Apna Aasmaan

    ( 1994 )

  • Aaghaatha
  • Aaghaatha

    ( 1994 )

  • Kaadhalan
  • Kaadhalan

    ( 1994 )

  • Praana Daata
  • Praana Daata

    ( 1993 )

  • Mysore Mallige
  • Mysore Mallige

    ( 1992 )

  • The Flowering Tree
  • The Flowering Tree

    ( 1992 )

  • Gulmohar West
  • Gulmohar West

    ( 1992–1993 )

  • Antarnaad
  • Antarnaad

    ( 1991 )

  • Brahma
  • Brahma

    ( 1991 )

  • Guna
  • Guna

    ( 1991 )

  • Jawahar
  • Jawahar

    ( 1991 )

  • Chaitanya
  • Chaitanya

    ( 1991 )

  • Santha Shishunala Sharif
  • Santha Shishunala Sharif

    ( 1990 )

  • Prathama Usha Kiran
  • Prathama Usha Kiran

    ( 1990 )

  • Nai Dishayeh
  • Nai Dishayeh

    ( 1990–1991 )

  • Nehru: The Jewel of India
  • Nehru: The Jewel of India

    ( 1990 )

  • Indradhanush
  • Indradhanush

    ( 1989 )

  • Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe
  • Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe

    ( 1989 )

  • Abala
  • Abala

    ( 1989 )

  • Akarshan
  • Akarshan

    ( 1988 )

  • Kadina Benki
  • Kadina Benki

    ( 1988 )

  • Kehkashaa
  • Kehkashaa

    ( 1988 )

  • Sankeerthana
  • Sankeerthana

    ( 1987 )

  • Malgudi Days Swami & Friends 1
  • Malgudi Days Swami & Friends 1

    ( 1986–1987 )

  • Sab Se Badi Adalat
  • Sab Se Badi Adalat

    ( 1987 )

  • Nenapina Doni
  • Nenapina Doni

    ( 1986 )

  • Nilakurinhi Poothappol
  • Nilakurinhi Poothappol

    ( 1986 )

  • Sutradhar
  • Sutradhar

    ( 1986 )

  • Teri Aarzoo
  • Teri Aarzoo

    ( 1986 )

  • Nee Thanda Kanike
  • Nee Thanda Kanike

    ( 1985 )

  • Khandaan
  • Khandaan

    ( 1985 )

  • Pyaari Bhabhi
  • Pyaari Bhabhi

    ( 1985 )

  • Khoon Aur Sazaa
  • Khoon Aur Sazaa

    ( 1985 )

  • Sur Sangam
  • Sur Sangam

    ( 1985 )

  • Meri Jung
  • Meri Jung

    ( 1985 )

  • Zamana
  • Zamana

    ( 1985 )

  • Tarang
  • Tarang

    ( 1984 )

  • Divorce
  • Divorce

    ( 1984 )

  • Ek Baar Chale Aao
  • Ek Baar Chale Aao

    ( 1983 )

  • Ananda Bhairavi
  • Ananda Bhairavi

    ( 1983 )

  • Anveshane
  • Anveshane

    ( 1983 )

  • Aas Aur Pyaas
  • Aas Aur Pyaas

    ( 1983 )

  • Umbartha
  • Umbartha

    ( 1982 )

  • Aparoopa
  • Aparoopa

    ( 1982 )

  • Teri Kasam
  • Teri Kasam

    ( 1982 )

  • Shama
  • Shama

    ( 1981 )

  • Paanch Qaidi
  • Paanch Qaidi

    ( 1981 )

  • Beqasoor
  • Beqasoor

    ( 1980 )

  • Apne Paraye
  • Apne Paraye

    ( 1980 )

  • Man Pasand
  • Man Pasand

    ( 1980 )

  • Aasha
  • Aasha

    ( 1980 )

  • Sampark
  • Sampark

    ( 1979 )

  • Ratnadeep
  • Ratnadeep

    ( 1979 )

  • Sandarbha
  • Sandarbha

    ( 1978 )

  • Jeevan Mukt
  • Jeevan Mukt

    ( 1977 )

  • Swami
  • Swami

    ( 1977 )

  • The Churning
  • The Churning

    ( 1976 )

  • Nishant
  • Nishant

    ( 1975 )

  • Jadu Ka Shankh
  • Jadu Ka Shankh

    ( 1974 )

  • Vamsha Vriksha
  • Vamsha Vriksha

    ( 1971 )

  • Samskara
  • Samskara

    ( 1970 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Girish Karnad AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Screenplay
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Screenplay - 1980 Godhuli

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

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

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

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

GIRISH KARNAD NEWS

Playing a Part

October 31, 2017 12:30 am

Girish Karnad to receive Lifetime Achievement award at Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest

Girish Karnad offers apology over remarks on Kempegowda

November 11, 2015 5:49 pm

As he remained in the eye of a storm, the noted playwright and actor sought to end the controversy, saying, "If anybody has been hurt by my remarks, I apologise...what will I gain by doing it (by giving such comments)."

Feels great to reunite with Shabana Azmi: Girish Karnad

July 07, 2015 8:25 pm

Padma Bhushan awardee Girish Karnad is delighted to reunite with veteran actress Shabana Azmi after 23 years for "Chalk N Duster".

Heart of a City

November 07, 2014 1:05 am

Boiled Beans on Toast, a play written by Girish Karnad and directed by Lillete Dubey, arrives in Delhi

Interested in Boiled Beans on Toast? The Old World Theatre Festival is here

October 13, 2014 12:48 pm

Boiled Beans on Toast, a play written by Girish Karnad and directed by Lillete Dubey, arrives in Delhi.

Naseeruddin Shah: My autobiography will ruffle few feathers in industry

September 13, 2014 2:35 pm

Naseeruddin Shah's memoir 'And Then One Day' is a candid recount of almost four decades of his life and the actor is happy that it is being appreciated though he says it may ruffle a few feathers in the film industry.

Samrat & Co review: Rajeev Khandelwal plays STD at an unintentionally funny full tilt

June 26, 2020 9:00 pm

The script allows for lots of silliness, and clueless characters, and sad clues.

Screen Out

November 17, 2013 12:12 am

The 26th edition of the Jawaharlal Nehru Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) Memorial Lecture had a rather unusual keynote speaker.

'We give too much importance to hero worship...No negative views are tolerated'

September 08, 2013 2:21 am

'With Amitabh Bachchan,I have disagreements but also appreciation.'

Girish Karnad's lesser-known play gets a Malayalam version

August 09, 2013 1:46 pm

A city-based upcoming theatre group is bringing out the Kannada play,under the title 'Kalabhedam'.

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