Naveen condoles veteran thespian Girish Karnad’s death

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Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has expressed his condolence over the death to legendary Kannad actor, director, playwright and litterateur Girish Karnad earlier today.

Naveen took to his Twitter handle and posted his message describing the Padma Shri and Jnanpith awardee Late Karnad as an iconic multifaceted personality. Naveen said the world will always miss the icon in his absence.

Notably, Late Karnad who had enriched the field of theatre with his immense talent breathed his last at his home at around 8.30 am today due to multi-organ failure, common in old age. He was 81 at the time of death.

Karnataka Government has declared three-day mourning for the demise of Late Karnad till June 5 and announced holiday for schools, colleges and government offices in the state today.

Among others who also condoled the death of Late Karnad are President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, former Prime Minister and Janata Dal-Secular supremo H.D. Deve Gowda.

Also Read: Noted Playwright, Actor & Filmmaker Girish Karnad Passes Away

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