Girish Karnad
Biography
Girish Karnad was a male actor born on May 19, 1938, in Maharashtra, India. He predominantly worked in films produced in various languages, including Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Marathi. Karnad's career spanned multiple decades, with a total of 95 known credits. He passed away on June 10, 2019, at the age of 81.
Career overview
Girish Karnad was an Indian actor who predominantly worked in various Indian languages including Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Marathi films. He began his career in the 1960s as a playwright, marking the coming of age of modern Indian playwriting in Kannada.
As an actor, Karnad appeared in numerous films, with a total of 95 known credits. His acting career spanned multiple languages and genres, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
Karnad's acting career was marked by his work in various Indian languages, with a focus on Kannada, Hindi, and other prominent languages. His extensive body of work as an actor is a testament to his dedication to the craft.
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110 titles- The Master: Shyam Benegal (2022) as Himself
- Revisiting Samskara (2018)
- Tiger Zinda Hai (2017) as Shenoy
- 24 (2016) as Sathya's grandfather
- Chalk N Duster (2016)
- Rana Vikrama (2015) as K. V. Anand Rao
- Gurudakshina (2015)
- Rudra Tandava (2015)
- Chandra (2014)
- Benegal's New Cinema (2014)
- Samrat & Co. (2014) as Mahendra Pratap Singh
- Sweety Nanna Jodi (2013)
- Yaare Koogadali (2012)
- Ek Tha Tiger (2012) as Shenoy
- Mugamoodi (2012) as Anand's Grand father
- Kempe Gowda (2011) as Mahadev (Kavya's father)
- Peepli Live (2010) as Avinash Nimade
- Komaram Puli (2010) as Prime Minister
- Aashayein (2010) as G. Parthasarthi
- 8 x 10 Tasveer (2009) as Anil Sharma
- Life Goes On (2009) as Alok
- Dhanam (2008) as Ananth's father
- Aa Dinagalu (2007) as Girish Naik
- Aa Dinagalu (2007) Screenplay
- Lava Kusha (2007)
- Dor (2006) as Randhir Singh
- Tananam Tananam (2006) as Shastry
- Iqbal (2005) as Guruji
- Shankar Dada M.B.B.S. (2004) as Satya Prasad
- Chellamae (2004) as Rajasekhar
- Agni Varsha (2002) Writer
- Vande Matharam (2001)
- Hey Ram (2000) as Uppilli Iyengar
- Pukar (2000) as Mr. Rajvansh
- Prathyartha (1999) as Home Minister of India
- Kaanooru Heggadithi (1999) as Chandre Gowda
- Kaanooru Heggadithi (1999) Director
- Kaanooru Heggadithi (1999) Screenplay
- A.K.47 (1999) as Jagannath Rao
- China Gate (1998) as Forest Officer Sunder Rajan
- Kadhal Mannan (1998) as Rudran
- Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger (1998)
- Ratchagan (1997) as Sriram
- Minsara Kanavu (1997) as Amalraj
- Nagamandala (1997) Writer
- The Prince (1996) as Vishwanath
- Aatank (1996) as Inspector Khan
- Dharma Chakram (1996) as Mahendra
- Sivasakthi (1996) as Siva’s Father
- Sangeetha Sagara Ganayogi Panchakshara Gavai (1995) as Hangal Kumaraswamiji
- Kaadhalan (1994) as Kakarla Sathyanarayana Moorthy
- Cheluvi (1992) as Village Headman
- Cheluvi (1992) Director
- Cheluvi (1992) Writer
- Pranadaata (1992) as Dr. Siva Prasad
- Bramma (1991) as Jennifer's father
- Gunaa (1991) as Doctor Ganesh
- Chaitanya (1991)
- Mysooru Mallige (1991)
- Nehru: The Jewel of India (1990)
- Santha Shishunala Sharif (1990) as Govindabhatta
- Prathama Ushakirana (1990) as Psychiatrist
- Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe (1989)
- Kanaka Purandara (1988) Director
- Akarshan (1988) as Anand (Movie Director)
- Malgudi Days (1987)
- Neela Kurinji Poothappol.... (1987) as Appu Menon
- Sutradhar (1987) as Zamindar
- Sankeertana (1987)
- Naan Adimai Illai (1986)
- Meri Jung (1985) as Deepak Verma
- Zamana (1985) as Satish Kumar
- Sur Sangam (1985)
- Nee Thanda Kanike (1985)
- Utsav (1984) Director
- Utsav (1984) Screenplay
- Tarang (1984) as Dinesh
- Divorce (1984) as Jayant Oswal
- Anveshane (1983)
- Ananda Bhairavi (1983) as Bhagavathula Venkata Rama Sarma
- Umbartha (1982) as Subhash Mahajan
- Aparoopa (1982) as Mr. Kanna
- Kalyug (1981) Screenplay
- Shama (1981)
- Paanch Qaidi (1981)
- Apne Paraye (1980) as Harish
- Aasha (1980) as Mala's Friend
- Man Pasand (1980) as Kashinath
- Ondanondu Kaladalli (1979) Director
- Ondanondu Kaladalli (1979) Story
- Ondanondu Kaladalli (1979) Screenplay
- Ondanondu Kaladalli (1979) Writer
- Ondanondu Kaladalli (1979) Dialogue
- The Jewelled Lamp (1979) as Madan (Railway official)
- The Sage from the Sea (1978) Screenplay
- Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane (1977) Director
- Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane (1977) Screenplay
- Kakana Kote (1977) Screenplay
- Bhumika (1977) Screenplay
- Swami (1977) as Ghanshyam
- Manthan (1976) as Dr. Manohar Rao
- Nishant (1975) as Schoolmaster
- Jadu Ka Shankh (1974)
- Kaadu (1973) Director
- Kaadu (1973) Writer
- Vamsha Vriksha (1971)
- Vamsha Vriksha (1971) Director
- Samskara (1970) as Praneshacharya
- Samskara (1970) Screenplay
- Samskara (1970) Dialogue
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Girish Karnad best known for?
Girish Karnad is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cosmic Disclosure (2015), Nashville (2012), Aa Dinagalu (2007), Aa Dinagalu (2007).
When and where was Girish Karnad born?
Girish Karnad was born on May 19, 1938 in Maharashtra, India. They passed away on June 10, 2019.
How many credits does Girish Karnad have?
Girish Karnad has accumulated over 110 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2022.
What is Girish Karnad's background in cinema and television?
Girish Karnad was a male actor born on May 19, 1938, in Maharashtra, India. He predominantly worked in films produced in various languages, including Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Marathi. Karnad's career spanned multiple decades, with a total of 95 known credits. He passed away on June 10, 2019, at the...
Girish Karnad by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Malgudi Days (1987) — aged about 49
- Samskara (1970) as Praneshacharya — aged about 32
- Aa Dinagalu (2007) as Girish Naik — aged about 69
- Hey Ram (2000) as Uppilli Iyengar — aged about 62
- Manthan (1976) as Dr. Manohar Rao — aged about 38
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