Girish Karnad
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Summary
Girish Karnad was born on May 19, 1938[1], in Matheran[2]. He died on June 10, 2019[3], in Bengaluru[4]. He worked as a writer[5], stage actor[6], translator[7], screenwriter[8], and film director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,509 views/month, #6,462 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: June 26, 2019[11]
- Child: Raghu Karnad[12]
- Country of citizenship: India[13], British Raj[14], Dominion of India[15]
- Occupation: linguist[16], film actor[17], playwright[18], actor[19]
- Employer: Oxford University Press[20]
- Educated at: Karnatak University[21], Lincoln College[22], Magdalen College[23]
- Notable work: Tale Danda[24], Hayavadana (Play)[25]
- Award received: Jnanpith Award[26], Padma Bhushan[27], Sahitya Akademi Award in Kannada[28], Padma Shri in arts[29], Sangeet Natak Akademi Award[30], Rhodes Scholarship[31], Fulbright Scholarship[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Commons category: Girish Karnad[34]
- Cause of death: multiple organ dysfunction syndrome[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Hindi[36], English[37], Kannada[38], Marathi[39]
- Name in native language: गिरीश कर्नाड[40]
- Start of work period: 1961[41]
- End of work period: 2019[42]
Why It Matters
Girish Karnad has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Girish Karnad born?
Girish Karnad was born in Matheran[2].
Where did Girish Karnad die?
Girish Karnad passed away in Bengaluru[4].
What did Girish Karnad do for work?
Girish Karnad worked as a writer[5], stage actor[6], translator[7], screenwriter[8], and film director[9].
Where did Girish Karnad go to school?
Girish Karnad was educated at Karnatak University[21], Lincoln College[22], and Magdalen College[23].
What awards did Girish Karnad receive?
Honors received include Jnanpith Award[26], Padma Bhushan[27], Sahitya Akademi Award in Kannada[28], and Padma Shri in arts[29].