Girish Karnad
Born May 19, 1938 (Age: 87)
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Maharashtra, India
Biography
Girish Karnad (19 May 1938 – 10 June 2019) was an Indian actor, film director, Kannada writer, playwright and a Jnanpith awardee, who predominantly worked in Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Marathi films. His rise as a playwright in the 1960s marked the coming of age of modern Indian playwriting in Kannada.He was a recipient of the 1998 Jnanpith Award, the highest literary honour conferred in India.
Girish Karnad (19 May 1938 – 10 June 2019) was an Indian actor, film director, Kannada writer, playwright and a Jnanpith awardee, who predominantly worked in Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Marathi films. His rise as a playwright in the 1960s marked the coming of age of modern Indian playwriting in Kannada.He was a recipient of the 1998 Jnanpith Award, the highest literary honour conferred in India.
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Filmography
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The Master: Shyam Benegal
2022
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as Himself
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Age: 84
Tiger Zinda Hai
2017
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as Shenoy
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Age: 79
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2016
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as Sathya's grandfather
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Age: 77
Rana Vikrama
2015
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as K. V. Anand Rao
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Age: 76
Gurudakshina
2015
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Age: 76
Ek Tha Tiger
2012
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as Shenoy
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Age: 74
Komaram Puli
2010
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as Prime Minister
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Age: 72
Peepli Live
2010
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as Avinash Nimade
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Age: 72
Tananam Tananam
2006
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as Shastry
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Age: 68
Shankar Dada M.B.B.S.
2004
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as Satya Prasad
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Age: 66
Vande Matharam
2001
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Age: 62
Hey Ram
2000
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as Uppilli Iyengar
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Age: 61
Pukar
2000
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as Mr. Rajvansh
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Age: 61
China Gate
1998
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as Forest Officer Sunder Rajan
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Age: 60
Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger
1998
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Age: 59
Kadhal Mannan
1998
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as Rudran
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Age: 59
Ratchagan
1997
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as Sriram
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Age: 59
Minsara Kanavu
1997
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as Amalraj
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Age: 58
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Sivasakthi
1996
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Age: 58
The Prince
1996
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as Vishwanath
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Age: 58
Aatank
1996
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as Inspector Khan
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Age: 58
Dharma Chakram
1996
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as Mahendra
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Age: 57
Cheluvi
1992
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as Village Headman
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Age: 54
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Pranadaata
1992
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as Dr. Siva Prasad
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Age: 53
Gunaa
1991
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as Doctor Ganesh
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Age: 53
Mysooru Mallige
1991
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Age: 53
Chaitanya
1991
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Age: 53
Prathama Ushakirana
1990
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as Psychiatrist
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Age: 52
Santha Shishunala Sharif
1990
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as Govindabhatta
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Age: 52
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Nehru: The Jewel of India
1990
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Age: 51
Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe
1989
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Age: 50
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Akarshan
1988
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as Anand (Movie Director)
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Age: 49
Sankeertana
1987
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Age: 48
Sutradhar
1987
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as Zamindar
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Age: 48
Neela Kurinji Poothappol....
1987
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as Appu Menon
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Age: 48
Nee Thanda Kanike
1985
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Age: 47
Zamana
1985
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as Satish Kumar
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Age: 47
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Sur Sangam
1985
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Age: 47
Meri Jung
1985
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as Deepak Verma
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Age: 47
Divorce
1984
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as Jayant Oswal
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Age: 45
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Shama
1981
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Age: 43
Paanch Qaidi
1981
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Age: 42
Apne Paraye
1980
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as Harish
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Age: 42
Man Pasand
1980
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as Kashinath
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Age: 42
Aasha
1980
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as Mala's Friend
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Age: 41
Jadu Ka Shankh
1974
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Age: 35