One man, many crafts: An era ends with Girish Karnad
5 years, 7 months ago

One man, many crafts: An era ends with Girish Karnad

The Quint  

Bengaluru: Fans gather at the residence of Girish Karnad - a Jnanpith winner, multi-lingual scholar, master playwright, screenwriter, actor, director and a colossus in India New Delhi, June 10 For the 1980s' kids who tasted TV time with 'Malgudi Days', Girish Karnads portrayal as Swamis stern father, has remained an indelible memory. As for his films, the National Film Archive of India rightly captured, how Karnad's movies brought "ruralism, history and mythical pathos with contemporary themes". Shekhar Suman recounted how Karnad had given him a chance to play the lead in the erotic drama "Utsav", while Tisca Chopra shared how she got Karnad's help in getting rented accomodation when she first moved to Mumbai. Actor Satish Shah remembers that Karnad was the one responsible for choosing him, Naseeruddin Shah and Om Puri for the FTII acting course in 1974 in the days of "conventional chocolate faces".

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Girish Karnad's filmography in Kannada cinema demonstrates his penchant for layered social commentary
5 years, 6 months ago

Girish Karnad's filmography in Kannada cinema demonstrates his penchant for layered social commentary

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When I was in middle school, I had to memorise the names of all the seven Jnanpith Awardees who had contributed to Kannada literature. “How could a snooty villain from a Tamil film called Kadhalan win a prestigious award for writing Kannada plays?,” I thought. Many film theorists believe that Samskara changed the course of Kannada cinema for until then, …

Girish Karnad shared a strong bond with Dharwad
5 years, 6 months ago

Girish Karnad shared a strong bond with Dharwad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hubballi: The death of eminent playwright, Girish Karnad, has sent shockwaves in the literary world in Dharwad, which he had a special bond with, being seen as its cultural ambassador. Having done his high school at the Basel Mission and graduated from the prestigious Karnataka Arts College in Dharwad, Karnad went on to hugely contribute to the city’s literary environment. …

Girish Karnad: life in pictures
5 years, 7 months ago

Girish Karnad: life in pictures

The Hindu  

Girish Raghunath Karnad, veteran playwright, actor, filmmaker, and theatre personality, passed away on June 10, 2019. Karnad made his cinema debut in 1970 in the critically-acclaimed Kannada movie 'Samskara', based on U. R. Anantamurthy's novel by the same name. In this file photo, Karnad is seen with writer Arundhati Roy and social activist Mahasweta Devi addressing a press conference under …

Girish Karnad dies: Nation mourns the loss of great actor and noted playwright
5 years, 7 months ago

Girish Karnad dies: Nation mourns the loss of great actor and noted playwright

India TV News  

Political leaders, theatre personalities and artists from the entertainment industry, on Monday, condoled the death of Girish Karnad, saying they will miss the brilliance of the iconic playwright-actor-director and his immense contribution to art and culture. Anil Kapoor remembered the old times and tweeted, "I met Girish Karnad way back when he was the principal of the film institute & …

Girish Karnad passes away: Narendra Modi, Shashi Tharoor, Shabana Azmi among others tweet condolences
5 years, 7 months ago

Girish Karnad passes away: Narendra Modi, Shashi Tharoor, Shabana Azmi among others tweet condolences

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Girish Karnad passed away on Monday morning aged 81, after suffering a prolonged period of illness. pic.twitter.com/AdjnFttRJO — Sitaram Yechury June 10, 2019 With the demise of noted actor, writer and Jnanpith Awardee Girish Karnad, we have lost a great personality of Indian cinema, especially theatre. Deepest condolences to his family, friends & fans!#GirishKarnad — Devendra Fadnavis June 10, 2019 …

Veteran actor-playwright Girish Karnad passes away at 81
5 years, 7 months ago

Veteran actor-playwright Girish Karnad passes away at 81

India TV News  

Veteran actor and playwright Girish Karnad has passed away at the age of 81 in Bengaluru due to prolonged illness. Karnad, a recipient of Jnanpith Award, was also conferred the Padma Shri in 1974 and the Padma Bhushan in 1992. Also, read President Kovind and PM Modi condole demise of Girish Karnad Girish Karnad passes away, remembering his remarkable work …

Noted playwright, actor and Jnanpith awardee Girish Karnad dies at 81
5 years, 7 months ago

Noted playwright, actor and Jnanpith awardee Girish Karnad dies at 81

The Hindu  

Girish Karnad, well-known writer, playwright, actor and public intellectual, passed away early on June 10 in Bengaluru. Magazine: The multifaceted Girish Karnad says theatre is not dead A highly regarded public intellectual, he often became the target of the Hindutva right, most notably for his views on Mysuru king Tipu Sultan, on whom he has authored a play. I think …

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