Girish Karnad
Born May 19, 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.
Known for
Tiger Zinda Hai
2017
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2016
Chalk N Duster
2016
Rana Vikrama
2015
Gurudakshina
2015
Rudra Tandava
2015
Benegal's New Cinema
2014
Samrat & Co.
2014
Sweety Nanna Jodi
2013
Ek Tha Tiger
2012
Yaare Koogadali
2012
Mugamoodi
2012
Kempe Gowda
2011
Peepli Live
2010
Komaram Puli
2010
Aashayein
2010
8x10 Tasveer
2009
Aa Dinagalu
2007
Lava Kusha
2007
Dor
2006
Tananam Tananam
2006
Iqbal
2005
Shankar Dada M.B.B.S.
2004
Chellamae
2004
Vande Matharam
2001
Hey Ram
2000
Pukar
2000
Prathyartha
1999
A.K.47
1999
China Gate
1998
Kadhal Mannan
1998
Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger
1998
Ratchagan
1997
Minsara Kanavu
1997
The Prince
1996
Aatank
1996
Dharma Chakram
1996
Sangeetha Sagara Ganayogi Panchakshara Gavai
1995
Kaadhalan
1994
Cheluvi
1992
Bramma
1991
Mysooru Mallige
1991
Gunaa
1991
Santha Shishunala Sharif
1990
Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe
1989
Akarshan
1988
Malgudi Days
1987
Sutradhar
1987
Sankeertana
1987
Naan Adimai Illai
1986
Meri Jung
1985
Zamana
1985
Nee Thanda Kanike
1985
Tarang
1984
Divorce
1984
Anveshane
1983
Ananda Bhairavi
1983
Umbartha
1982
Aparoopa
1982
Paanch Qaidi
1981
Apne Paraye
1980
Aasha
1980
Man Pasand
1980
The Jewelled Lamp
1979
Swami
1977
Manthan
1976
Jadu Ka Shankh
1974
Samskara
1970