Question

In which year Girish Karnad was awarded with Padma Shri?

• A. 1974
• B. 1965
• C. 1980
• D. 1990

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1974

• Girish Karnad was awarded the Padma Shri in 1974 for his contributions to theater. The Padma Shri is one of India's highest civilian honors.

• Karnad was a Kannada writer, actor, film director, and playwright.

• Karnad was the director of the Film and Television Institute of India from 1974 to 1975.

• He was the chairman of the Sangeet Natak Akademi and the National Academy of the Performing Arts from 1988 to 1993.