His loss leaves a void

The President of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA), Sonia Gandhi, on Tuesday expressed her punishment in the death of the actor playwright Girish Karnad, died Monday after a long illness.

In a letter to the wife of playwright Saraswathi Karnad, she said: "I am deeply saddened by the death of your beloved husband.Our world and our country are so much poorer and darker without him His loss leaves a void impossible to fill in. Girish Karnad leaves behind an invaluable legacy in his literary work, which will keep his memory alive and honored forever.May you find the strength to bear your loss. "

Ms. Gandhi also emphasized the versatility of Mr. Karnad while paying tribute to the veteran actor.

"Girish Karnad was a dominant figure in our culture, a political and artistic world, he was a literary genius in both English, superb playwright, actor and director.His work brought us both enlightenment and joy, "reads the letter.

million. Karnad, known for his work in the field of literature and film, has also become a renowned face in the country after attempting the role of Swami's father. in the television series Malgudi Days.

He received Padma Shri in 1974 and Padma Bhushan in 1992.

For his outstanding contribution to literature, Bharatiya Jnanpith also awarded him the highest Indian literary award in 1998, four years after winning the Sahitya Academy Award in 1994.