Girish Karnad
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Girish Karnad (19 May 1938 – 10 June 2019) was an Indian actor, film director, Kannada writer, playwright and a Jnanpith awardee, who predominantly worked in Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Marathi films. His rise as a playwright in the 1960s marked the coming of age of modern Indian playwriting in Kannada.He was a recipient of the 1998 Jnanpith Award, the highest literary honour conferred in India.
Girish Karnad Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Girish Karnad reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Girish Karnad's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 82% of Girish Karnad's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Mysooru Mallige, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Girish Karnad Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Girish Karnad's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Girish Karnad has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Tiger Zinda Hai | Shenoy | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | 24 | Sathya's grandfather | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Chalk N Duster | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Samrat & Co. | Mahendra Pratap Singh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Ek Tha Tiger | Shenoy | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Kempe Gowda | Mahadev (Kavya's father) | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Aashayein | G. Parthasarthi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Peepli Live | Avinash Nimade | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Aa Dinagalu | Girish Naik | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Dor | Randhir Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Iqbal | Guruji | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Shankar Dada M.B.B.S. | Satya Prasad | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Chellamae | Rajasekhar | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Hey Ram | Uppilli Iyengar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Pukar | Mr. Rajvansh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | China Gate | Forest Officer Sunder Rajan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Kadhal Mannan | Rudran | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Ratchagan | Sriram | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Minsara Kanavu | Amalraj | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Dharma Chakram | Mahendra | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Kaadhalan | Kakarla Sathyanarayana Moorthy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Cheluvi | Village Headman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Gunaa | Doctor Ganesh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Mysooru Mallige | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Chaitanya | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Santha Shishunala Sharif | Govindabhatta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Sankeertana | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Sutradhar | Zamindar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Naan Adimai Illai | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Zamana | Satish Kumar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Sur Sangam | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Meri Jung | Deepak Verma | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Divorce | Jayant Oswal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Tarang | Dinesh | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Ananda Bhairavi | Bhagavathula Venkata Rama Sarma | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Anveshane | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Umbartha | Subhash Mahajan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Aparoopa | Mr. Kanna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Shama | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Paanch Qaidi | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Apne Paraye | Harish | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Man Pasand | Kashinath | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Aasha | Mala's Friend | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Jewelled Lamp | Madan (Railway official) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Manthan | Dr. Manohar Rao | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Nishant | Schoolmaster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Jadu Ka Shankh | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Vamsha Vriksha | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Samskara | Praneshacharya | Hit | Similar → |
Girish Karnad - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Girish Karnad?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Girish Karnad is "Mysooru Mallige" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Girish Karnad acted in?
Girish Karnad has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Girish Karnad?
Other notable films include "Jadu Ka Shankh", "Zamana", and "Anveshane".