Girish Karnad

Girish Karnad was an Indian writer, actor, translator, screenwriter, film director and linguist (1938–2019). He was born at Matheran and died at Bengaluru.

Also recorded as Dr. Girish Karnad.

Overview

Born at Matheran in 1938, died at Bengaluru in 2019.

In detail

Girish Karnad studied at Karnatak University, Lincoln College and Magdalen College. the recorded working language is Hindi, English and Kannada.

Employment is recorded with Oxford University Press.

Works named in the authority record are Tale Danda and Hayavadana (Play).

Distinctions recorded are Jnanpith Award, Padma Bhushan, Sahitya Akademi Award in Kannada and Padma Shri in arts.

Chronology

  1. 1938Girish Karnad born at Matheran.
  2. 2019Girish Karnad died at Bengaluru.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Girish Karnad”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3518444: Girish Karnad

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