Girish Karnad Passes Away

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Girish Karnad (1938-2019) belonged to the formative generation of Indian playwrights who came to maturity in the two decades following independence, and collectively reshaped Indian theatre as a major national institution in the later 20th century.

Girish Karnad cut across linguistic and regional boundaries to become a nationally revered figure

Girish Karnad’s plays will continue to enthral audiences decades from now.

Girish Karnad passes away; Ali Abbas Zafar says he was 'the guiding force' behind Tiger Zinda Hai

"It is a personal loss because I have had so many great conversations with Girish Karnad during the making of Tiger Zinda Hai," says Ali Abbas Zafar.