<p>Progressive thinker, theatre person and writer professor G K Govinda Rao (84), passed away at his daughter Shymala Guruprasad’s house here on Friday due to an age-related illness.</p>.<p>Prof Govinda Rao was known for his social activism and strong, progressive political views. He was active in public life and took part in major social movements till recently.</p>.<p>Popularly known as Prof GKG, Govinda Rao acted in several acclaimed Kannada films like ‘Katha-Sangama’, ‘Grahana’, ‘Bandhana’ and ‘Mahaparva’. He also featured in the popular TV series- Malgudi days. He was an active theatre personality having acted and directed several<br />plays.</p>.<p>A well-known writer, his literary works include ‘Ishwar-Allah’, ‘Shakespeare - Yeradu Natakagala Adhyayana’, ‘Nade Nudi’, ‘Nagareekate mattu Araajakate’, ‘Bimba -Prathibimba’, ‘Manu vs Ambedkar’ and ‘Gandhijiya Upavasagalu’.</p>.<p>He was a learned professor of English, having committed many Shakespeare plays to memory.</p>.<p>A beloved teacher, GKG served as a professor of English at St Joseph’s college of commerce, Bangalore for over two decades. He has several admirers and friends who consider his passing a loss to society.</p>.<p>He had come to his daughter’s house in August after his health deteriorated. Six days back, he was admitted to a private hospital here, family sources said.</p>.<p>As per his wish, his eyes were harvested and donated to M M Joshi Eye Hospital.</p>.<p>His mortal remains were consigned to flames at Mukthidhama here on Friday morning He is survived by his wife, two daughters, grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.</p>.<p>Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and others have condoled the death.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>Progressive thinker, theatre person and writer professor G K Govinda Rao (84), passed away at his daughter Shymala Guruprasad’s house here on Friday due to an age-related illness.</p>.<p>Prof Govinda Rao was known for his social activism and strong, progressive political views. He was active in public life and took part in major social movements till recently.</p>.<p>Popularly known as Prof GKG, Govinda Rao acted in several acclaimed Kannada films like ‘Katha-Sangama’, ‘Grahana’, ‘Bandhana’ and ‘Mahaparva’. He also featured in the popular TV series- Malgudi days. He was an active theatre personality having acted and directed several<br />plays.</p>.<p>A well-known writer, his literary works include ‘Ishwar-Allah’, ‘Shakespeare - Yeradu Natakagala Adhyayana’, ‘Nade Nudi’, ‘Nagareekate mattu Araajakate’, ‘Bimba -Prathibimba’, ‘Manu vs Ambedkar’ and ‘Gandhijiya Upavasagalu’.</p>.<p>He was a learned professor of English, having committed many Shakespeare plays to memory.</p>.<p>A beloved teacher, GKG served as a professor of English at St Joseph’s college of commerce, Bangalore for over two decades. He has several admirers and friends who consider his passing a loss to society.</p>.<p>He had come to his daughter’s house in August after his health deteriorated. Six days back, he was admitted to a private hospital here, family sources said.</p>.<p>As per his wish, his eyes were harvested and donated to M M Joshi Eye Hospital.</p>.<p>His mortal remains were consigned to flames at Mukthidhama here on Friday morning He is survived by his wife, two daughters, grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.</p>.<p>Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and others have condoled the death.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>