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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.
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Tiger Zinda Hai Action | 18 Dec 2017 | Shenoy | Released |
 24 Action | 5 May 2016 | Sathya's grandfather | Hit |
 Chalk N Duster Drama | 15 Jan 2016 | Actor | Released |
 Gurudakshina Drama | 19 Mar 2015 | Actor | Average |
 Samrat & Co. Action | 25 Apr 2014 | Mahendra Pratap Singh | Released |
 Ek Tha Tiger Action | 15 Aug 2012 | Shenoy | Released |
 Aashayein Drama | 27 Aug 2010 | G. Parthasarthi | Hit |
 Peepli Live Drama | 13 Aug 2010 | Avinash Nimade | Hit |
 8 x 10 Tasveer Thriller | 3 Apr 2009 | Anil Sharma | Released |
9 films · Debut 2009
Girish Karnad is one of Indian cinema's celebrated actors, having contributed to 9 films in the Indian film industry (popularly known as Indian), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Girish Karnad has collaborated with some of Indian cinema's finest artists, including Nagesh Kukunoor, Aditya Chopra, Neelesh Misra. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with audiences.
Girish Karnad has worked across multiple genres in Indian cinema, including Drama, Action, Thriller, Adventure, Science fiction, Mystery. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of productions.
Girish Karnad made their film debut in 2009 with the film 8 x 10 Tasveer. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of Indian cinema's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global diaspora.
Follow Girish Karnad's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive Indian cinema database online.
Girish Karnad has been part of 9 films in Indian, spanning genres such as Action, Adventure, Thriller.
Girish Karnad's notable films include "Tiger Zinda Hai", "24", "Chalk N Duster". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
Girish Karnad works as a Actor in the Indian film industry. Girish Karnad (19 May 1938 – 10 June 2019) was an Indian actor, film director, Kannada writer, playwright and a Jnanpith awardee, who predominantly wo...
Girish Karnad made their Indian debut in 2009 with the film "8 x 10 Tasveer".
Girish Karnad has worked in Drama (6 films), Action (5 films), Thriller (5 films), Adventure (2 films), Science fiction (2 films), Mystery (2 films) in their film career.
