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Biography of R. K. Narayan
10. Oct 1906 – 13. May 2001(94 years)Died in:Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Indian writer
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Biography
Nationality
British Raj
Occupation(4)
Awards(4)
Padma Vibhushan in literature & educationPadma BhushanSahitya Akademi Award in EnglishFilmfare Award for Best Story
Education(3)
R. K. Narayan (* 10. October 1906 in Chennai; † 13. May 2001 in Chennai) was an indian writer. He was 94 years old. His education included Maharaja's College, Mysore, University of Mysore and Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School. His faith was Hinduism. He received 4 awards, including Padma Vibhushan in literature & education, Padma Bhushan.
Life Events
7 Events1906
Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
1926
Maharaja's College, Mysore
bachelor's degree · until 1930
1960
Sahitya Akademi Award in English
The Guide
1964
Padma Bhushan
1967
Filmfare Award for Best Story
Guide
2000
Padma Vibhushan in literature & education
2001