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R.K. Narayan(1906-2001)

  • Writer
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R.K. Narayan was born on 10 October 1906 in Madras, Madras Presidency, British India. R.K. was a writer, known for Guide (1965), The Guide (1965) and Banker Margayya (1983). R.K. died on 13 May 2001 in New Delhi, India.
BornOctober 10, 1906
DiedMay 13, 2001(94)
BornOctober 10, 1906
DiedMay 13, 2001(94)
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Known for

Guide (1965)
Guide
8.3
  • Writer
  • 1965
The Guide (1965)
The Guide
8.6
  • Writer
  • 1965
Banker Margayya (1983)
Banker Margayya
8.1
  • Writer
  • 1983
Mr Sampath (1972)
Mr Sampath
  • Writer
  • 1972

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  • A Tryst with Destiny
    9.3
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 2005
  • Malgudi Days (1986)
    Malgudi Days
    9.4
    TV Series
    • book
    • 1986–2006
  • Banker Margayya (1983)
    Banker Margayya
    8.1
    • story - novel
    • 1983
  • Mr Sampath (1972)
    Mr Sampath
    • story
    • 1972
  • The Guide (1965)
    The Guide
    8.6
    • novel
    • 1965
  • Guide (1965)
    Guide
    8.3
    • novel
    • 1965

Personal details

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  • Born
    • October 10, 1906
    • Madras, Madras Presidency, British India
  • Died
    • May 13, 2001
    • New Delhi, India(heart and lung troubles)
  • Spouse
    • ?? - 1939 (her death)
  • Other works
    Book: "The Bachelor of Arts". Chicago: University of Chicago Press. ISBN 0226568334. Originally published 1937.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Article

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  • Trivia
    Elder brother of Late R.K. Laxman.

FAQ

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  • When did R.K. Narayan die?
    May 13, 2001
  • How did R.K. Narayan die?
    Heart and lung troubles
  • At what age did R.K. Narayan die?
    94 years old
  • Where did R.K. Narayan die?
    New Delhi, India
  • When was R.K. Narayan born?
    October 10, 1906

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