Today is the full anniversary of the famous contemporary writer, actor, film director and playwright of India, Girish Karnad. He had died on this day. His writing runs equally in both Kannada and English languages. So let's know today on his death anniversary some special things related to him…
Returned after studying abroad: After graduating from Karnataka Art College, Girish went to England and there he completed further studies and then returned to India. At the same time, he worked for seven years at Oxford University in Chennai.
Across the Seven Seas: It is said that after some time he moved to Chicago and started working as a professor at the University of Chicago. Where Girish's mind did not settle there and he returned to India again. After returning, he was completely involved in literature and films and then he produced many films in regional languages.
Plays of Girish: The first play was written in Kannada by the famous writer Girish Karnad and then it was also translated into English. Also, his plays 'Yayati', 'Tughlaq', 'Hayavadan', 'Anju Mallige', 'Agnimatu Male', 'Nagmandal' and 'Agni and Barkha' have been very famous.
Repository of Awards: Girish Karnad, a world-renowned writer has been honored with many awards and his list of awards includes Sahitya Akademi Award in 1994, Jnanpith Award in 1998, Padma Shri in 1974, Padma Bhushan in 1992, Sangeet Natak Akademi in 1972 Award, Kannada Sahitya Akademi Award in 1992, Jnanpith Award in 1998 and Kalidas Samman in 1998. He also won the National Award for Best Director for the Kannada film 'Sanskar'.
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