Girish Karnad was born in Matheran, Maharashtra and grew up in Karnataka. It belongs to the Saraswat Brahmin Konkani family.
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Girish Karnad Biodata and Biography
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Name
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Girish Raghunath Karnad
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Nick-name
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Girish Karnad
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Profession
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Actor, Playwright, Film Director, Screenwriter,
Professor
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Height
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5 feet 9 Inches
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Weight
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80 kg
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Date Of Birth
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19 May 1938
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Age
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79 -Years (as in 2018)
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Religion
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Hinduism
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Nation
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Indian
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Debut Movie
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'Samskara' (1970), TV: 'Malgudi Days' (1987)
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Famous Role
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Not Known
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Girlfriends /
Affairs
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Not Known
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Horoscope/
Zodiac Sign
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Taurus
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BodyMeasurements
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Body
Measurements
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44-33-16 Inches
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Chest Size
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44- inches
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Waist Size
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33- inches
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Biceps Size
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16- inches
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Eye Colour
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Dark Brown
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Hair Colour
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Black
& White
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Residence
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Birth Place
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Matheran, Maharashtra, India
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Residence
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Matheran, Maharashtra, India
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Home Town
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Karnataka, India
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School and College
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school
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Not Known
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College
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Karnatak Arts College, Dharwad, Karnataka University,
Magdalen College, University of Oxford, England
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Other Qualifications
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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics, Master
of Arts in Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)
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Family
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Father
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Late Rao Saheb Dr Karnad
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Mother
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Late Krishna Bai Mankeekara
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Brother
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Not Known
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Sisters
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Not Known
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Marital
Status
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Married
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Wife
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Dr. Saraswathy Ganapathy
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Daughter
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Not Known
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son
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Not Known
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Uncles
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Not Known
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Aunties
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Not Known
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Grandfather
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Not Known
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Grandmother
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Not Known
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Favorites
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Favorite
Movie
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Not Known
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Favorite
Director
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Not Known
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Favorite
Colour
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Grey, Black, Brown, Blue
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Favorite
Destination
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London, Paris
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Favorite Book
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'Why Survive? Being Old in America' (Robert Neil
Butler)
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Favourite
Sport
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Cricket
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Favorite
Actor
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Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Govinda, Puneet Raj
Kumar, Diganth
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Favorite
Actress
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Rekha, Hema Malini, Arundathi Nag, Bharathi
Vishnuvardhan, Jayanthi
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Favorite Food
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'Kanda Batata Poha', 'Misal Pav', Vada-Pav', 'Aloo
Methi', 'Lacha Prantha', 'Sabutdana Khichdi'
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Favorite
Musician
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Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar
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Favourite
Perfume Brand
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Not Known
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Cars
Collection
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Not Known
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Hobbies
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Reading, Writing, Listening to soft music, Yoga
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Remuneration
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Movie-Remuneration
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(INR) film
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(INR)
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Net-worth
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(INR)
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Girish Karnad Real Facts:-
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He began his career in 1960. He is known for his work in South Indian films and in Bollywood. In 1964 he moved to the front of his "Tughlaq" work. His work as Swami's father in "Drop Days" in 1987 was highly regarded by spectators in Indian history.
After his return from England he met his wife during a celebration during his work at Madras at Oxford University Press. He married at the age of 42. He likes to write games, literatures, stories, poems, etc. written in Kannada and translated into English and some Indian languages.
He also taught at Oxford University Press, Chennai, from 1963 to 1970, and was a visiting professor at the University of Chicago, Illinois from 1987 to 1988. From 1974 to 1975 he was director of the Institute of Film and Television in India. and from 1988 to 1993, president of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, National Academy of Interpreting Arts.
After his return from England he met his wife during a celebration during his work at Madras at Oxford University Press. He married at the age of 42. He likes to write games, literatures, stories, poems, etc. written in Kannada and translated into English and some Indian languages.
He also taught at Oxford University Press, Chennai, from 1963 to 1970, and was a visiting professor at the University of Chicago, Illinois from 1987 to 1988. From 1974 to 1975 he was director of the Institute of Film and Television in India. and from 1988 to 1993, president of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, National Academy of Interpreting Arts.
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In 1988 he received the Jnanpith Award for India's highest literary distinction. From 2000 to 2003 he was director of the Nehru Center and Ministry of Culture of the Indian High Commission in London.
He has won many awards including 'Padma Shri', 'Padma Bhushan', Filmfare Awards, National Film Awards, Filmfare Awards South, Karnataka State Film Awards and much more. In 2011 he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.
In the 2014 parliamentary elections he was an opponent of Narendra Modi. He is a critic of religious fundamentalism and Hinduism in India. He gave his voice in the autobiography of the Wings of Fire book by the former president of India, A. P. Abdul Kalam.
He has won many awards including 'Padma Shri', 'Padma Bhushan', Filmfare Awards, National Film Awards, Filmfare Awards South, Karnataka State Film Awards and much more. In 2011 he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.
In the 2014 parliamentary elections he was an opponent of Narendra Modi. He is a critic of religious fundamentalism and Hinduism in India. He gave his voice in the autobiography of the Wings of Fire book by the former president of India, A. P. Abdul Kalam.
Girish Karnad Full List:-
Year
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Movie Title
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Role
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2017
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Tiger Zinda Hai
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Dr. Shenoy (RAW Chief)
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2016
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Chalk n Duster
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Manohar Sawant
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2016
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Shivaay
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Anushka's father
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2016
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24
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Sathya's grandfather
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2015
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Chandrika
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2015
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Dheera Rana Vikrama
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K. V. Anand Rao (Home Minister Of Karnataka)
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2015
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Rudra Tandava
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Chiranjeevi Sarja's Father
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2014
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Savari 2
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Vishwanath
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2014
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Samrat & Co.
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2013
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Sweety Nanna Jodi
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2012
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Yaare Koogadali
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2012
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Mugamoodi
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2012
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Ek Tha Tiger
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Dr. Shenoy (RAW Chief)
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2011
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Kempe Gowda
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Mahadev Gowda (Kavya's Father)
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2011
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Narthagi
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2010
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Komaram Puli
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Narasimha Rao (Prime minister)
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2009
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Life Goes On
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Sanjay
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2009
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Aashayein
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Parthasarthi
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2009
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8 x 10 Tasveer
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Anil Sharma
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2008
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Sangaathi
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2008
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Chilipili Hakkigalu
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School Master
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2007
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Lava Kusha
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Protagonists' father
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2007
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Aa Dinagalu
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Girish Nayak
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2006
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Tananam Tananam
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Shastry
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2006
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Dor
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Randhir Singh
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2005
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Iqbal
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Guruji
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2004
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Shankar Dada MBBS
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Satya Prasad
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2004
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Chellamae
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Rajasekhar
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2001
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Vande Matharam
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Vijayashanti's Father
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2000
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Hey Ram
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Uppilli Iyengar
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2000
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Pukar
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Mr. Rajvansh
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1999
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Prathyartha
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Sheshanag Dixit (Home Minister of India)
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1999
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Janumadatha
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Dr. Akbar Ali
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1999
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AK-47
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Jagannath Rao (Shiva Rajkumar's Father)
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1999
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Kanooru Heggadithi
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1998
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Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger
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Rajwansh Shashtri
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1998
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April Fool
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1998
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China Gate
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Forest Officer Sunder Rajan
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1997
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Minsaara Kanavu
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Amal Raj
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1997
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Ratchagan
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Sriram
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1996
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The Prince
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Vishwanath
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1996
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Aatank
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Inspector Khan
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1996
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Dharma Chakram
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1995
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Sangeetha Sagara Ganayogi Panchakshara
Gavai
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Hanagal
Kumaraswamiji
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1994
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Aagatha
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Psychiatrist
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1994
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Kadhalan
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Kakarla Satyanarayana Murti
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