Girish Karnad
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This actor-director-writer was conferred with Padma Awards for his contributions to arts and theatre
Entertainment | Jun 11, 2025, 01:12 PM ISTRead on to know about the veteran actor-director-writer who won several accolades for his work in Indian cinema.
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Remembering veteran actor and playwright Girish Karnad on his birth anniversary
Celebrities | May 19, 2020, 04:43 PM ISTBorn in Maharashtra in 1938, the veteran star was known for his acclaimed plays that used historical and mythological narratives to critically reflect on society. It was at Oxford that he wrote his first play Yayati in 1961. In what could have been Girish Karnad's 82nd birthday today, here's a look back to some of his finest works that will remain as treasure for Indian cinema.
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Film fest to pay tribute to Veeru Devgan, Girish Karnad
Bollywood | Jul 03, 2019, 09:21 AM ISTThe film festival will pay tribute to these Bollywood icons in its homage section.
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National Film Archive of India pays homage to Girish Karnad
Celebrities | Jun 11, 2019, 09:59 PM IST"We believe his exceptional work will continue to inspire coming generations," read a statement from NFAI.
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Girish Karnad passes away, remembering his remarkable work in the film Industry. (In pics)
Entertainment | Jun 10, 2019, 12:47 PM ISTVeteran actor, filmmaker Girish Karnad passes away at 81.
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President Kovind and PM Modi condole demise of Girish Karnad
Celebrities | Jun 10, 2019, 12:37 PM ISTKarnad passed away at the age of 81 after a prolonged illness in Bengaluru. President Kovind and PM Modi condole demise of Girish Karnad
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Girish Karnad dies: Nation mourns the loss of great actor and noted playwright
Celebrities | Jun 10, 2019, 08:03 PM ISTThe 81-year-old actor, who was also branded an Urban Naxal for standing up and fighting for the freedom of expression.
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Veteran actor-playwright Girish Karnad passes away at 81
Celebrities | Jun 10, 2019, 01:21 PM ISTKarnad's death is an end of a glorious era in modern Indian theatre that began in the 60s. He was passionate about theatre from his childhood and that stayed with him till his death.
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Actor Girish Karnad was on hit list of Gauri Lankesh murder suspects: Reports
Celebrities | Jun 20, 2018, 11:34 AM ISTGirish Karnad is playwright and actor, director and scholar, writer and administrator, translator and public intellectual, who does not shy away from speaking his mind.
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Tipu Sultan row: After Girish Karnad, BJP MP receives death threat
National | Nov 12, 2015, 05:15 PM ISTBengaluru: After noted playwright Girish Karnad, BJP MP from Kodagu district in Mysore, Pratap Simha has now claimed of receiving death threat.Pratap Simha filed a complaint today in which the BJP MP has claimed that
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'Will meet same end as MM Kalburgi', Girish Karnad gets death threat
India | Nov 12, 2015, 10:05 AM ISTBengaluru: Jnanpith awardee Girish Karnad has been been threatened he would meet the same end as murdered rationalist MM Kalburgi for raising a demand to rename the Kempegowda International airport in Bengaluru after Tipu Sultan.The
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Girish Karnad offers apology over remarks on Kempegowda
India | Nov 12, 2015, 09:34 AM ISTBengaluru: Under severe attack for his remarks that Bengaluru International airport should have been named after 18th century Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan rather than the city founder Kempegowda, Jnanpith awardee Girish Karnad today offered his
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Tipu would have enjoyed status of Shivaji if he was a Hindu: Girish Karnad
India | Nov 10, 2015, 07:04 PM ISTBengaluru: Jnanpith awardee Girish Karnad today said 18th century Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan would have enjoyed the same status as of Maratha king Chhatrapathi Shivaji, if he was a Hindu and not a Muslim.In another
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Shyam Benegal cast me in 'Nishant' because I was not good looking: Naseeruddin Shah
Bollywood | Jan 22, 2015, 01:47 PM ISTJaipur: It was not merely for his acting prowess that the Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah got his first role in "Nishant". Not being a good-looking actor had instantly struck a chord with the film's director,