Girish Karnad

Girish Karnad

ActorWriterDirector
Born
May 19, 1938
Died
June 10, 2019
Awards
4 wins, 7 nominations

Girish Karnad was born on 19th May 1938 in Matheran, Maharashtra. He is acclaimed for his contemporary playwrights in Kannada. He is also an actor, director and screen writer. He was conferred Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan by the Government of India and won four Filmfare Awards where three are…

Biography

Girish Karnad was born on 19th May 1938 in Matheran, Maharashtra. He is acclaimed for his contemporary playwrights in Kannada. He is also an actor, director and screen writer. He was conferred Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan by the Government of India and won four Filmfare Awards where three are Filmfare Award for Best Director - Kannada and one Filmfare Best Screenplay Award.

Actor

Bayen Haath Ka KhelBayen Haath Ka Khel(2025)
Neenillada MaleNeenillada Male(2018)
Tiger Zinda HaiTiger Zinda Hai(2017)as Shenoy
NandhiniNandhini(2017)as Rajashekar's Friend (2017)
ShivaayShivaay(2016)as Anushka's Father

Producer

Kanoor ki Thakurani(1999)

Thanks

Tiger 3Tiger 3(2023)

Self

Ek Tha Tiger - Press JunketEk Tha Tiger - Press Junket(2012)
Century of CinemaCentury of Cinema(1995)as Self
Turning PointTurning Point(1991)as Presenter (1991)

Known for

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Shabana Azmi and Girish Karnad in Nishant (1975)Girish Karnad and Smita Patil in Nishant (1975)Girish Karnad and Amol PalekarGirish KarnadGirish KarnadGirish Karnad