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Girish Karnad, winner of the Jnanpith Award, multilingual scholar, playwright, scriptwriter, actor, director and iconic personality of the Indian cultural landscape, died Monday in Bengaluru. He was 81 years old.
"Karnad died at home around 8:30 in the morning because of age-related symptoms," an official at the Prime Minister's office in Karnataka told IANS. The veteran artist is survived by his widow Saraswathy Ganapathy, his son Raghu Amay and his daughter Shalmali Radha.
According to Karnad's last wishes, his mortal remains were cremated in a local electric crematorium "quietly" in the presence of family members, close relatives and some friends.
The body was transported in an ambulance to the Kalapalli Electric Crematorium, in the eastern suburbs of the city, followed by his family, relatives and friends, in a convoy without fanfare, security or safety. 39; escort. 19659002] "Although the government of Karnataka decided to conduct the last rites of Karnad with state honors, we decided to respect his wishes and allow his family to do so accordingly," said a manager at IANS. When hundreds of people went to Karnad's home to pay tribute, the family asked them to pay their respects to the crematorium and refused to keep his body to the public.
Police escort an ambulance carrying the journalist's mortal remains. actor, filmmaker and playwright Girish Karnad, in Bengaluru, on Monday, June 10, 2019.
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According to a source close to the family, Karnad died of organ failure in his home on Lavelle Road, the upscale community near Cubbon Park.
The state government said Monday a day off to mark Karnad's respect. and a three day mourning will be observed throughout the state until June 12th.
"The planned enlargement of the Cabinet of State on Wednesday was also postponed until June 14 due to the mourning period," said the head office official of the Chief Minister.
Writer, playwright, actor and film director Girish Raghunath Karnad during a photo shoot in front of his residence in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, on March 7, 2010.
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President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister of Karnataka, HD Kumaraswamy, former Prime Minister and Supreme supremo Janata Dal-Laic, HD Deve Gowda and the Minister of the Union charged chemicals and fertilizers, DV Sadananda Gowda, mourned the disappearance of Karnad and offered their condolences to family members and loved ones.
"Girish Karnad will be remembered for his versatility, his works will continue to be popular in the years to come, saddened by his pbading, and his soul rest in peace," tweeted Modi.
In addition to the Jnanpith Prize of 1988, he was also honored by Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, besides four national film awards and an honor sahitya akademi.
Karnad is also a renowned scholar who has made his voice heard on socio-political issues. During a career of six decades, Karnad has played in Kannada, Hindi and Marathi films, both in mainstream and parallel cinema. He has also appeared in television series, including the famous "Malgudi Days", inspired by the works of the famous Indian writer RK Narayan.
He also won four Filmfare Awards, including three for Best Director of Vamsha Vriksha in 1972, Kaadu. in 1974 and Ondanondu Kaladalli in 1978 and one of the best scripts for Gadhuli in 1980, as well as another director of the film Kannada, BV Karanth.
Actor, playwright and director Girish Karnad receives the Jnanpith Award from Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, in March 27, 1999 in New Delhi, India.
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Karnad, who rode the world of theater and film in various languages, was born on May 19, 1938 in Matheran. He graduated from Karnataka University and was Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University, where he studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
For viewers, Karnad will be best remembered as Swami's father in Malgudi Days or As a presenter of Doordarshan's scientific show Turning Point, his roles in Manthan, Nishant, Pukar movies, Iqbal, Dor and Ek Tha Tiger have been outstanding for Hindi moviegoers.
Karnad was also director of the state film. and television of India (1974-1975) in Pune and president of Sangeet Natak Akademi and the National Academy of the Performing Arts (1988-1993).
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June 11, 2019 11:34 AM IST
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