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The veteran actor and playwright Girish Karnad died Monday at the age of 81 following the consequences of organ failure, according to several reports.
Karnad's career lasted for decades, during which he composed many plays, often using mythology and history to pay attention to contemporary issues.
He began his cinema career in 1970 with Samskara, then starred in the clbadic television series Malgudi Days.
Recipient of the 1998 Jnanapeeth Award, Karnad is also honored by Padma Shri. and Padma Bhushan awards. He is famous throughout the world for his plays such as Yayati (1961), historically acclaimed by critics, the historical Tughlaq (1964) and his three flagship works, Hayavadana (1971), Nagamandala (1988) and Taledanda (1990). These works connect folklore, mythology and history while tackling the contemporary crisis of modern man
. Life goes on (2009). In the past, he has also won four Filmfare Awards, three times Best Director – Kannada for Vamsha Vriksha (1972), Kaadu (1974), Ondanondu Kaladalli 1978 and a best screenplay for Godhuli with BV Karanth in 1980.
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