About G. Janardhana Kurup
Lived 1920 – 2011 (aged 90). G. Janardhana Kurup was an Indian lawyer.
G. Janardhana Kurup (died 25 March 2011) was an Indian lawyer and communist politician. He grew up in Kollam, and joined the struggle for Indian independence at an early age. In the 1950s, he took part in founding the Kerala People's Arts Club. He was one of the main actors and a co-director in the play Ningalenne Communistakki, which was written by Thoppil Bhasi for the Kerala People's Arts Club. This turned out to be immensely popular play, and played a principal role in popularising Communism in Kerala in the fifties.
During his legal career, he appeared in over 500 criminal cases. At the time of the 2003 Marad riots, he defended over 100 accused.
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Who was G. Janardhana Kurup?
Indian lawyer and communist politician
When was G. Janardhana Kurup born?
G. Janardhana Kurup was born on 8 June 1920.
When did G. Janardhana Kurup die?
G. Janardhana Kurup died on 25 March 2011.
What was G. Janardhana Kurup's occupation?
G. Janardhana Kurup was a lawyer.
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G. Janardhana Kurup was Indian.
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