Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Monday announced a three-day state mourning on the death of veteran actor and playwright Girish Karnad. A day of public holiday has also been declared.

Karnataka Chief Minister announces three-day state mourning on demise of veteran actor Girish Karnad

Girish Karnad's death is a huge loss to not just cinema but theatre and the world of literature. As the Jananpith Awardee breathed his last on Monday morning, he left behind a huge body of work - in cinema, theatre and literature that will continue to inspire generations.

'Girish Karnad left behind many inspired fans,' PM Modi, Kamal Haasan and others pay rich tributes to the legend

Veteran actor Girish Karnad is dead. The thespian, credited for numerous iconic plays and cinema breathed his last on Monday morning. Reports suggest he died due to multiple organ failure.

Legendary actor, playwright Girish Karnad passes away

Girish Karnad (1938-2019): Celebrating the life of the writer, thinker, actor, filmmaker