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B.V. Karanth
Sound
Born September 19, 1929 · Manchi, Karnataka, India
Died September 1, 2002
Also known as B. V. Karanth · Babukodi Venkataramana Karanth
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.
Awards & recognition
- Filmfare Awards South
- National Film Award — Best Music Direction
- Padma Shri in arts
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
