| Names |
GIRISH
Raghunath KARNAD |
| Date of
Birth |
May 19, 1938 |
| Identity |
A contemporary writer, playwright, screenwriter, actor
and movie director in Kannada language. |
| General |
- For four decades Karnad has been composing plays, often
using history and mythology to tackle contemporary
issues.
- He has translated his plays into English
and has received acclaim.
- His plays have also been translated into some
Indian languages and directed by renowned
directors.
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| Awards
and Accolades |
- 1998 Jnanpith Award
- Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan
- Four Filmfare Awards where three are
Filmfare Award for Best Director - Kannada
and one Filmfare Best Screenplay Award.
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