Girish Karnad
About Girish Karnad
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.
Filmography(3)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Tiger Zinda Hai Action | 18 Dec 2017 | Shenoy | Released |
 Chalk N Duster Drama | 15 Jan 2016 | Actor | Released |
 Gurudakshina Drama | 19 Mar 2015 | Actor | Average |
Career Timeline
3 films · Debut 2015
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(2)
Girish Karnad – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Girish Karnad is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 3 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Girish Karnad has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Ali Abbas Zafar, Gavie Chahal, Aditya Chopra. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Girish Karnad has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Drama, Action, Adventure, Thriller. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Girish Karnad made their hindi film debut in 2015 with the film Gurudakshina. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
Follow Girish Karnad's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive bollywood cinema database online.
FAQs about Girish Karnad
How many hindi films has Girish Karnad acted in?▼
Girish Karnad has been part of 3 hindi films in bollywood, spanning genres such as Action, Adventure, Thriller.
What is Girish Karnad's most popular hindi film?▼
Girish Karnad's notable hindi films include "Tiger Zinda Hai", "Chalk N Duster", "Gurudakshina". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Girish Karnad's role in hindi cinema?▼
Girish Karnad works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). Girish Karnad (19 May 1938 – 10 June 2019) was an Indian actor, film director, Kannada writer, playwright and a Jnanpith awardee, who predominantly wo...
When did Girish Karnad debut in bollywood?▼
Girish Karnad made their bollywood debut in 2015 with the film "Gurudakshina".
What genres has Girish Karnad worked in?▼
Girish Karnad has worked in Drama (2 films), Action (1 film), Adventure (1 film), Thriller (1 film) in their hindi film career.