<span style="color: #222222;">Celebrated filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who directed Karnad in critically-acclaimed films "Manthan" and "Nishant", said he was heartbroken about the demise of his long-time collaborator and friend.  <br />''<br />''Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah remembered Karnad for being a major driving force in getting him his break in cinema with Benegal's "Nishant". <br />''<br />''He said Karnad was an intellectual giant and a compassionate person, who will be missed in very many ways by very many people. <br />''<br />''Many other prominent personalities like Shabana Azmi, Deepa Mehta, Anil Kapoor, Nandita Das and Prabudeva tweeted their condolences. <br />''<br />''Karnad's last commercial film appearance was "Tiger Zinda Hai". Ali Abbas Zafar, who helmed the movie recalled Karnad as a man with a golden heart and fountain of knowledge. </span><br />