Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Monday condoled the demise of renowned playwright and actor Girish Karnad and said the world of literature and cinema will miss him.
“Saddened to learn about passing away of iconic actor, litterateur, playwright, Padma Shri #GirishKarnad. He will be missed in the world of literature and cinema. May his soul rest in peace,” Patnaik said on his twitter handle.
Saddened to learn about passing away of iconic actor, litterateur, playwright, Padma Shri #GirishKarnad. He will be missed in the world of literature and cinema. May his soul rest in peace.
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) June 10, 2019
Odisha’s ruling BJD spokesman Sasmit Patra said: “The man who epitomised my childhood through Malgudi Days is no more. A legend across films, television and theatre, he inspired millions.”
The man who epitomised my childhood through Malgudi Days is no more. A legend across films, television and theatre, he inspired millions. Its the end of an era with passing away of Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Jnanpith Award winner Girish Karnad. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/pSwlQnCjqv
— ଡ଼ଃ ସସ୍ମିତ ପାତ୍ର I Dr. Sasmit Patra (@sasmitpatra) June 10, 2019
Karnad passed away earlier in the day at the age of 81.
PTI
