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B.V. Karanth

Sound
72 years oldManchi, Karnataka, India

Biography

Babukodi Venkataramana Karanth (19 September 1929 – 1 September 2002) widely known as B. V. Karanth was an Indian film director, playwright, actor, screenwriter, composer, and dramatist known for his works in the Kannada theatre, Kannada cinema, and Hindi cinema. One of the pioneers of the Parallel Cinema, Karanth was an alumnus of the National School of Drama (1962) and later, its director. He received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1976), six National Film Awards, and the civilian honor Padma Shri for his contributions towards the field of art.

Personal Details

Born
September 19, 1929 - September 1, 2002 (age 72)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Manchi, Karnataka, India
Known For
Sound

Also Known As

B. V. Karanth
Babukodi Venkataramana Karanth