Girish Karnad

Acting

Girish Karnad

Born 19 May 1938 · Maharashtra, India · Died 10 June 2019 at 81

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

Highlights

242016 · Film · Sathya's grandfather
Ek Tha Tiger2012 · Film · Shenoy
Tiger Zinda Hai2017 · Film · Shenoy
Peepli Live2010 · Film · Avinash Nimade
Iqbal2005 · Film · Guruji
Hey Ram2000 · Film · Uppilli Iyengar

Filmography

Movies

84 films

Tiger Zinda Hai2017 · Film · Shenoy
242016 · Film · Sathya's grandfather
Chalk N Duster2016 · Film
Rana Vikrama2015 · Film · K. V. Anand Rao
Gurudakshina2015 · Film
Rudra Tandava2015 · Film
Benegal's New Cinema2014 · Film
Samrat & Co.2014 · Film · Mahendra Pratap Singh
Chandra2014 · Film
Sweety Nanna Jodi2013 · Film
Yaare Koogadali2012 · Film
Mugamoodi2012 · Film · Anand's Grand father
Ek Tha Tiger2012 · Film · Shenoy
Kempe Gowda2011 · Film · Mahadev (Kavya's father)
Komaram Puli2010 · Film · Prime Minister
Aashayein2010 · Film · G. Parthasarthi
Peepli Live2010 · Film · Avinash Nimade
8x10 Tasveer2009 · Film · Anil Sharma
Lava Kusha2007 · Film
Aa Dinagalu2007 · Film · Girish Naik
Tananam Tananam2006 · Film · Shastry
Dor2006 · Film · Randhir Singh
Iqbal2005 · Film · Guruji
Shankar Dada M.B.B.S.2004 · Film · Satya Prasad
Chellamae2004 · Film · Rajasekhar
Agni Varsha2002 · Film · Writer
Vande Matharam2001 · Film
Hey Ram2000 · Film · Uppilli Iyengar
Pukar2000 · Film · Mr. Rajvansh
A.K.471999 · Film · Jagannath Rao
Prathyartha1999 · Film · Home Minister of India
China Gate1998 · Film · Forest Officer Sunder Rajan
Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger1998 · Film
Kadhal Mannan1998 · Film · Rudran
Ratchagan1997 · Film · Sriram
Minsara Kanavu1997 · Film · Amalraj
Nagamandala1997 · Film · Writer
The Prince1996 · Film · Vishwanath
Aatank1996 · Film · Inspector Khan
Dharma Chakram1996 · Film · Mahendra
Sangeetha Sagara Ganayogi Panchakshara Gavai1995 · Film · Hangal Kumaraswamiji
Kaadhalan1994 · Film · Kakarla Sathyanarayana Moorthy
Cheluvi1992 · Film · Village Headman
Gunaa1991 · Film · Doctor Ganesh
Bramma1991 · Film · Jennifer's father
Mysooru Mallige1991 · Film
Chaitanya1991 · Film
Inner voice1991 · Film
Prathama Ushakirana1990 · Film · Psychiatrist
Santha Shishunala Sharif1990 · Film · Govindabhatta
Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe1989 · Film
Akarshan1988 · Film · Anand (Movie Director)
Sankeertana1987 · Film
Sutradhar1987 · Film · Zamindar
Neela Kurinji Poothappol....1987 · Film · Appu Menon
Naan Adimai Illai1986 · Film
Nee Thanda Kanike1985 · Film
Zamana1985 · Film · Satish Kumar
Meri Jung1985 · Film · Deepak Verma
Utsav1984 · Film · Director
Tarang1984 · Film · Dinesh
Divorce1984 · Film · Jayant Oswal
Ananda Bhairavi1983 · Film · Bhagavathula Venkata Rama Sarma
Anveshane1983 · Film · Rotti
Umbartha1982 · Film · Subhash Mahajan
Aparoopa1982 · Film · Mr. Kanna
Kalyug1981 · Film · Screenplay
Paanch Qaidi1981 · Film
Apne Paraye1980 · Film · Harish
Man Pasand1980 · Film · Kashinath
Aasha1980 · Film · Mala's Friend
The Jewelled Lamp1979 · Film · Madan (Railway official)
Ondanondu Kaladalli1979 · Film · Director
The Sage from the Sea1978 · Film · Screenplay
Bhumika1977 · Film · Screenplay
Swami1977 · Film · Ghanshyam
Kakana Kote1977 · Film · Screenplay
Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane1977 · Film · Director
Manthan1976 · Film · Dr. Manohar Rao
Nishant1975 · Film · Schoolmaster
Jadu Ka Shankh1974 · Film
Kaadu1973 · Film · Director
Vamsha Vriksha1971 · Film
Samskara1970 · Film · Praneshacharya

Filmography

Series

1 show

Malgudi Days1987 · Series · W. T. Srinivasan (Swami’s Father) / The Watchman