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R.K. Laxman(1921-2015)

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R.K. Laxman was born on 24 October 1921 in Mysore, Kingdom of Mysore, British India. He was a writer, known for Wagle Ki Duniya (1988), Hu Tu Tu (1999) and Malgudi Days (1986). He was married to Kamala Kumari and Kamala. He died on 26 January 2015 in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
BornOctober 24, 1921
DiedJanuary 26, 2015(93)
BornOctober 24, 1921
DiedJanuary 26, 2015(93)
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Known for

Wagle Ki Duniya (1988)
Wagle Ki Duniya
8.0
TV Series
  • Writer(creator, created by)
Hu Tu Tu (1999)
Hu Tu Tu
6.5
  • Art Department
  • 1999
Malgudi Days (1986)
Malgudi Days
9.4
TV Series
  • Animation Department

Credits

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Writer

  • Wagle Ki Duniya (1988)
    Wagle Ki Duniya
    8.0
    TV Series
    • created by
    • characters (created by)
    • 1988

Art Department

  • Hu Tu Tu (1999)
    Hu Tu Tu
    6.5
    • draughtsman
    • 1999
  • Mr. & Mrs. '55 (1955)
    Mr. & Mrs. '55
    7.1
    • cartoonist (uncredited)
    • 1955

Animation Department

  • Malgudi Days (1986)
    Malgudi Days
    9.4
    TV Series
    • animation director
    • 1986

Personal details

  • Born
    • October 24, 1921
    • Mysore, Kingdom of Mysore, British India
  • Died
    • January 26, 2015
    • Pune, Maharashtra, India(multiple organ failure)
  • Spouses
      Kamala KumariJune 25, 1954 - 1960 (divorced)

Did you know

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    In 2005, he received the Indian civilian award Padma Vibhushan.
  • Quotes
    I wouldn't say politicians represent the country. I don't think they do. They have forgotten the common man, they think the common man belongs to them, to serve them.

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