Girish Karnad is a celebrated actor, director and playwright. He made his debut as an actor and screenplay writer in 1970 with the Kannada movie Samskara. His best works include Vamsha Vriksha, Nishant, Beqasoor, Aasha, Man Pasand, Tarang, Narthagi and Ek Tha Tiger. The recipient of the Jnanpith Award, Girish is also a Rhodes Scholar. He has also been honored with the prestigious Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan award.Read more