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Girish Karnad

Girish Karnad

Director & actor · born 19 May 1938 · Maharashtra, 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.

Where to start: Ek Tha Tiger (2012).

As director 8

As actor 69

TV shows 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Girish Karnad movie?

By viewer score, Ek Tha Tiger (2012) at 6.2/10.

What are Girish Karnad’s most popular movies?

Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, 24.

How many movies has Girish Karnad made?

77 films on TMDB, 8 as director, 69 as actor.

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