September 07, 2024
R. K. Laxman was born on 24-10-1921 in Mysore in the state of Karnataka, India. He was an Indian Cartoonist, Illustrator, Writer, Author, Journalist & Painter.
Other Name: | Rasipuram Krishnaswami Iyer Laxman |
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Other Professions: | Illustrator Writer Author Journalist Painter |
AWARD NAME | AWARD CATEGORY | RECEIPT YEAR | RECEIPT FIELD |
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Padma Bhushan | Civilian Award | 1971 | Arts |
Padma Vibhushan | Civilian Award | 2005 | Arts |
R. K. Laxman died on 26-01-2015 in Pune, Maharashtra, India. He had chest-related problems and urinary tract infection. He was hospitalized at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital due to poor health.
DEATHDAY | 26 January,2015 (Friday) |
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DEATH PLACE | Pune, Maharashtra |
DEATH COUNTRY | India |
He was born to Rasipuram Krishnasway Iyer. He had a brother named R. K. Narayan (Writer). He was married to Kamala Laxman. Previously, he was married to Kumari Kamala, the dancer.
R. K. Laxman was 93 years 3 months & 2 days old age.