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Updated: Jun 10, 2019, 02:30 PM IST

Veteran actor playwright Girish Karnad passes away

Veteran actor, playwright and director Girish Karnad, 81 passed away on Monday morning. He was born in Maharashtra's Matheran in the year 1938. Karnad was known for his work in the field of literature and cinema, he also became a renowned face in the country after essaying the role of Swami's father in Malgudi Days TV series. He was conferred with Padma Shri in 1974 and Padma Bhushan in 1992. For his outstanding contribution towards literature, Bharatiya Jnanpith also awarded him with Jnanpith, the highest Indian literary award in 1998, four years after winning the Sahitya Academy award in 1994. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also posted a tweet expressing condolence over Karnad’s demise. He wrote, “Girish Karnad will be remembered for his versatile acting across all mediums. He also spoke passionately on causes dear to him. His works will continue being popular in the years to come. Saddened by his demise. May his soul rest in peace.”

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Veteran actor, playwright and director Girish Karnad, 81 passed away on Monday morning. He was born in Maharashtra's Matheran in the year 1938. Karnad was known for his work in the field of literature and cinema, he also became a renowned face in the country after essaying the role of Swami's father in Malgudi Days TV series. He was conferred with Padma Shri in 1974 and Padma Bhushan in 1992. For his outstanding contribution towards literature, Bharatiya Jnanpith also awarded him with Jnanpith, the highest Indian literary award in 1998, four years after winning the Sahitya Academy award in 1994. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also posted a tweet expressing condolence over Karnad’s demise. He wrote, “Girish Karnad will be remembered for his versatile acting across all mediums. He also spoke passionately on causes dear to him. His works will continue being popular in the years to come. Saddened by his demise. May his soul rest in peace.”

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