Noted writer Girish Karnad was conferred the prestigious Jnanpith Award in which year?
A. 2007
B. 2016
C. 1998
D. 2008
Answer:B
Noted writer Girish Karnad was conferred the prestigious Jnanpith Award in which year?
A. 2007 B. 2016 C. 1998 D. 2008
Explanation: Karnad was one of the most prominent theatre personalities of the 60s and 70s, a period regarded as the Renaissance of Indian theatre. He was also a film director and actor. He acted in films like Manthan, Swami, Nishant, Minsara Kanavu, Hey Ram, China Gate, Tiger Zinda Hai, Kadhalan among others. He directed films like Utsav, Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane and Kaadu. He was also applauded for his acting in TV serial “Malgudi Days”. He was conferred the Jnanpith Award in 1998 for his contribution to Kannada literature)