Veteran playwright Girish Karnad passes away

Veteran playwright and actor Girish Karnad passed away on Monday at the age of 81 after a prolonged illness in Bengaluru. The actor died of multiple organ failures. The litterateur has conferred the Jnanpith award, Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan. The actor-director also won four Filmfare Awards. More details awaited.

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