In what could have been Girish Karnad's 82nd birthday today, here's a look back at some of his finest works that will remain a treasure for Indian cinema. It was at Oxford that he wrote his first play Yayati in 1961. Girish Karnad died on 10 June 2019 in Bengaluru at the age of 81 after suffering long from an illness. Born in Maharashtra in 1938, the veteran star was known for his plays that used historical and mythological narratives to critically reflect on society. May 19 marks the birth anniversary of legendary playwright, actor and filmmaker Girish Karnad. Follow us on Image Source : veteran actor and playwright Girish Karnad on his birth anniversary
