Girish Karnad dies at 81, Mohanlal, Rashmika Mandanna, Pooja Hegde and other South celebs pay tribute

Legendary actor and playwright Girish Karnad passed away at his residence in Bengaluru on Monday morning and celebrities have been pouring in last respect on social media. The legendary actor passed away due to multi-organ failure. Mohanlal, Rashmika Mandanna, Aditi Rao Hydari, Pooja Hegde, Shruti Haasan, Kamal Haasan and many celebrities took to Twitter to express grief. Malayalam superstar Mohanlal shared a photo of Girish Karnad and wrote, "A big loss to the film fraternity, Girish Karnad, you will always be remembered. #girishkarnad." 

Pooja Hegde, who was last seen on the big screen in Maharshi opposite Mahesh Babu also expressed her grief over the huge loss. The actress tweeted, "My heart aches.What a wonderful man. Had the pleasure of working with him in my first film ever and for that I am grateful. What a loss  #RIPGirishKarnad." Madhavan who has worked with veteran actor shared an emotional message. He wrote, "RIP Girish Karnard ji. It was my honor to meet and work with you. I will always remember you kindness and gentle advise. You will be so missed." 

Check out tweets below:

A big loss to the film fraternity , Girish Karnad, you will always be remembered. #girishkarnad

My heart aches.What a wonderful man. Had the pleasure of working with him in my first film ever and for that I am grateful. What a loss  #RIPGirishKarnad https://t.co/Um1xmFQ7y4

May you rest in peace Girish Karnad sir. Your talent humour and sharp intellect will be missed :(

RIP Girish Karnard ji. It was my honor to meet and work with you. I will always remember you kindness and gentle advise. You will be so missed.

Rest In Peace #GirishKarnad... May your legacy live forever. Prayers and love to the family. @rkarnad thinking of you and sending lots of healing love and hugs 

R.I.P. Girish Karnad sir.

Mr.Girish Karnad, His scripts both awe and inspire me. He has left behind many inspired fans who are writers. Their works perhaps will make his loss partly bearable.

Fulfiling his last wish, there was no floral procession or visits by VIPs at the funeral. "The state government has declared holiday for all schools, colleges and offices for the day (Monday) and three-day mourning till June 12 as a mark of respect to Karnad," the official of the Chief Minister's Office told IANS.

Girish Karnad has given some memorable performances in Telugu and Kannada films. He has done many Hindi films as well including  "Ek Tha Tiger"(2012) and its sequel "Tiger Zinda Hai"(2017) starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif. He provided the voice of A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India, in the audiobook of Kalam's autobiography by Charkha Audiobooks Wings of Fire.