Veteran Indian actor Girish Karnad dies at 81

Monday, 10 June 2019 09:54

Celebrated Indian actor and playwright Girish Karnad died in Bengaluru early this morning. He was 81.

Karnad succumbed to a prolonged illness at his residence in the south Indian city.

He made his acting and screenwriting debut in a 1970 release called Samskara, which went on to win the President's Golden Lotus Award.

Karnad, who predominantly worked in South Indian cinema and Bollywood, was conferred the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and India's highest literary honour - Jnanpith Award.

Apart from his exemplary body of work, he was also known for his activism and his fearless political voice,

More from Entertainment

Metallica rock Etihad Park on their Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend return

Saturday night at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix brought Metallica back to Etihad Park, drawing a record crowd and marking their return to the Yasalam lineup for the first time since 2013.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery's studios, streaming unit for $72 billion

Netflix on Friday agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery's TV, film studios and streaming division for $72 billion, a deal that would hand control of one of Hollywood's most prized and oldest assets to the streaming pioneer.
Oprah Winfrey praises Australia's social media ban for children

American talk show host Oprah Winfrey has praised Australia's decision to ban social media for under-16s from next week, saying the move would help young people socialise more.
Four countries quit Eurovision after Israel is cleared to stay

Spain, Ireland, Slovania and the Netherlands have withdrawn from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest over the Gaza war after Israel was cleared to enter the competition on Thursday.