Karnik or Karnick is an Indian surname. It is mainly found among the members of the

Maharashtrian Maharashtrian is an adjective referring to something related to: * Maharashtra, a state of India * Marathi people * Marathi language See also * Maharashtrian Brahmin * Maharashtri, the medieval language * Marathi (disambiguation) Marathi may ...

Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu (CKP) is a caste group mainly found in Maharashtra. Historically, they made equally good warriors, statesmen as well as writers. They held the posts such as Deshpandes and Gadkaris and according to the historian, ...

(CKP) community. The Karnik are one of 42 families which compose the CKP community. The Karnik's

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is Bharghav, their god is

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, and their progenitor was named Karnik. People with the name Karnik: *

Vijay Karnik Vijay Srinivas Karnik is a retired Wing Commander from the Indian Air Force who is known for his leadership during Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. During the war, he was in charge of the Bhuj airbase. During the course of the war, the Bhuj airstri ...

, Indian Armed forces * Kiran Karnik, Indian administration *

Samir Karnik Samir Karnik ( pa, ਸਮੀਰ ਕਾਰ੍ਨਿਕ, hi, समीर कार्निक, ur, ), is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter of Hindi movies. Career Karnik made his directorial debut with the film '' Kyun! Ho G ...

, Indian film director, producer and screenwriter *

Siddhant Karnick Siddhant Karnick (born 15 March 1983) is an Indian actor. He made his television debut playing Arjun Khanna in romantic teen drama show ''Remix'' (2004-2006) but gained popularity and became a household name with his portrayal of Rana Indravad ...

, Indian actor * Subodh Karnik, American executive and former CEO of the ATA Airlines *

Gauri Karnik Gauri Karnik is a Hindi and Marathi film actress. She is best known for her acting in ''Sur'' in 2002. Personal life Karnik is married to filmmaker Sarim Momin since 2010 and lives in Mumbai. Career Acting She started her career by doing act ...

, Indian actress * Madhu Mangesh Karnik, Indian literary activist * Ganesh Karnik, Indian politician and Member of Legislative Council at Karnataka Legislative Council * Sadashiva S. Karnik, professor of molecular medicine at

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* Supriya Karnik, Indian actress in ''

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'' and other films * Capt. Ramkrishna Gangadhar Karnik MBE, Indian Merchant Navy circa 1942 Mumbai-Singapore. For Valiant Ship Escapade was awarded MBE A Daughter Remembers, by N Karnik, British Indian Merchant Marine Newsletter

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{{surname Surnames of Indian origin Kayastha