Sarhad to establish school in Kashmir to honour Nana Patekar
Srinagar, Oct 10: Sarhad, a Pune-based organisation working in Kashmir for more than four decades, has announced plans to establish a school in the Valley in memory of late actor Nana Patekar, in recognition of his affection for Kashmir and his vision of contributing to the education of children in the region. According to a press release issued by Sarhad, Patekar had envisioned working for schoolchildren in Kashmir and had taken initial steps towards realising the initiative. We, Mayur Masurkar, Zahid Bhat, Salim Raina and Raju Farande, had personally met and discussed this initiative with Nana Patekar and Malhar Patekar. We are confident that Malhar Patekar and his associates will make every effort to fulfil Nanas dream following his untimely demise. As a tribute to the legendary actor and his deep affection for Kashmir, Sarhad has also resolved to establish a school in his name, Zahid Bhat said. As part of the initiative, Zahid Bhat and Salim Raina, coordinators of Sarhad in Kashmir, have expressed their willingness to offer their own land for establishing the proposed school. The organisation has been working in Kashmir for over four decades and currently runs two schools in the regionone in Dardpora village of Kupwara district and the other in Aragam village of Bandipora district. The proposed school is intended to honour Patekars association with Kashmir while carrying forward his vision of contributing to the education and future of children in the region. The announcement was made by Zahid Bhat and Salim Raina on behalf of Sarhad through a press release issued on Saturday.
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How Jagat Murari Ushered in the New Wave in Indian Cinema
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Kerala CM Satheesan condemns detention of Pinarayi Vijayan in Delhi
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 10 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Saturday condemned the detention of CPI-M leader and former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan by the Delhi Police and directed the State Chief Secretary Bishwanath Sinha and the Resident Commissioner Puneet Kumar in New Delhi to coordinate with the police authorities for his immediate release. In a social media post, Satheesan said he was deeply concerned and strongly condemn the arbitrary detention of Vijayan, who is currently being held at the Mandir Marg Police Station. On my instructions, the Keralam Chief Secretary and the Resident Commissioner in New Delhi are in direct contact with Delhi Police authorities to coordinate all necessary steps for his immediate release, the Chief Minister added. Satheesan's intervention came amid reports that Vijayan, who had arrived in the national capital to protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, had been kept in a police vehicle for nearly three-and-a-half hours before being taken to the police station. The prolonged detention reportedly left the veteran leader experiencing physical discomfort. CPI-M MP John Brittas, who was accompanying Vijayan, said the police had failed to take his age into consideration and had allegedly denied him food and his scheduled medication. Brittas also alleged that the police were refusing to release the leaders without instructions from higher authorities. The Delhi Police, however, said that Vijayan and the other leaders had not been formally arrested and would be released shortly. Vijayan's detention came as CPI-M leaders and activists prepared to march from Kerala House in New Delhi to protest against the Chief Election Commissioner. The police had also taken into custody the CPI-M General Secretary M.A. Baby, State Secretary M.V. Govindan, P.K. Sreemathi, K.K. Shailaja and Politburo member Viju Krishnan, besides Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) leaders and Students' Federation of India President Adarsh Saji. The detention of the senior leaders triggered protests from those accompanying Vijayan, including former Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal and Brittas, who alleged that the police had ignored their objections while keeping them on the move in a vehicle for hours. Satheesan's intervention placed the Kerala government in direct contact with the Delhi Police as concerns mounted over the treatment of the former Chief Minister during the protest.
Indias office sector sees net absorption surge by 26 pc in July-Sep
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) Indias office market saw strong momentum in Q3 2026 (July-September), with net absorption across the top eight cities reaching 14.1 million square feet (MSF) up 26 per cent quarter-on-quarter, a report said on Saturday. The report from Cushman & Wakefield said the growth was supported by healthy occupier demand and a significant increase in new office completions during the quarter. Net absorption moderated by 18 per cent on a year-on-year basis against a strong Q3 2025 base, which saw the highest quarterly absorption of the year. Hyderabad with 4.1 million sq ft (MSF) of absorption and Bengaluru with 4 MSF led absorption during the quarter. Hyderabad accounted for 29 per cent of the pan-India total and marked its highest quarterly level since Q4 2021. Net absorption across the top eight cities stood at 36.7 MSF on a year-to-date (YTD) basis. Gross Leasing Volume (GLV) across the top eight cities stood at nearly 22 MSF in Q3 2026, registering a 3 per cent quarterly increase. Bengaluru continued to lead leasing activity with 5.2 million sq ft, accounting for 24 per cent of the quarterly volume followed by Hyderabad at 4.2 million sq ft, Mumbai at 3.9 MSF and Delhi NCR at 3.8 MSF. Year to date (YTD) leasing in 2026 reached 64.6 MSF, marking the highest-ever volume recorded during the first nine months of any year. Leasing during the first nine months has already reached approximately 74 per cent of the full-year 2025 volume. Fresh leasing continued to account for the bulk of YTD activity at nearly 75 per cent. Meanwhile, the share of pre-commitments increased to nearly 12 per cent, reflecting occupiers focus on securing quality office space ahead of project completions. Global Capability Centres (GCCs) remained a key driver of office demand, leasing 9.1 MSF in Q3 2026 and accounting for 42 per cent of total quarterly GLV. Bengaluru and Pune saw particularly strong GCC concentration, with the segment contributing approximately 65 per cent of leasing activity in each market. From a sectoral perspective, BFSI emerged as the largest demand driver in Q3 2026, accounting for 24 per cent of total leasing activity, followed by IT-BPM at 22 per cent. GCCs have been pivotal to this momentum, as global enterprises continue to expand both their presence and capabilities in India. This demand is underpinned by a deep talent pool, cost competitiveness and Indias growing importance within global business strategies, said Anshul Jain, Chief Executive India, SEA, MEA & APAC Office and Retail, Cushman & Wakefield. As occupiers continue to take a longer-term view of their portfolios, we remain confident in the sustained growth trajectory of Indias office market, he said.
Centre denies seeking land from states for three high-speed rail corridors
Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday said alignment studies for three proposed high-speed rail corridors linked to Hyderabad are currently underway and that the Centre has not sent any land acquisition requisitions to the concerned state governments. Any land acquisition being carried out for the same at this juncture is illegal, he said in a statement. Reddy's clarification came amid land acquisition efforts by the Telangana government for the rail corridor and other projects which faced resistance from farmers on Hyderabad outskirts. Reddy said he discussed the proposed HyderabadChennai, HyderabadBengaluru and HyderabadPune High-Speed Rail corridors with Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The railway minister clarified that no land acquisition requisition has been sent to the respective state governments and that any land acquisition being carried out in the name of High-Speed Rail at this stage is illegal, he said. He quoted the railways minister as saying that .
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy says no requisition has been sent to State governments for the Hyderabad-Chennai, Hyderabad-Bengaluru and Hyderabad-Pune corridors, as alignment studies remain under way
Centre Denies Requesting Land Acquisition from States for 3 High-speed Rail Corridors
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Hyderabad-Pune bullet train: No land acquisition request sent to states
Hyderabad: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday, October 9, said no land acquisition request has been sent to Telangana or Maharashtra regarding land acquisition for the Hyderabad-Pune bullet Train project. Vaishnaw made the statement during a meeting with Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy. The minister said any land acquisition being undertaken in the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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In Pune, hundreds of students are protesting leaked exam papers that qualify people for State government service jobs. In public, they demand accountability, a transparent process, and fixed dates for exams; in private, they fear police notices that could jeopardise their chances at future interviews. At the protest site, Chinmay Gaikwad speaks to students, who wonder how they will build a future in uncertainty and economic hardships
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Digital Desk | Palghar, Oct 9 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday clarified on the demand by MPSC aspirants for the resignation of Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar over irregularities, saying that the current Chairman had not even assumed office when the alleged paper leaks took place. Students were informed that the Chairman whose resignation they are seeking was not in office at the time the paper leak occurred, CM Fadnavis stated. He joined after the leak took place. How can we directly demand or accept his resignation for actions that occurred prior to his tenure? he questioned. Elaborating further on the state's recourse, the Chief Minister announced that the government is fully prepared to initiate a judicial inquiry led by a retired judge. We have stated that we are ready to set up a judicial inquiry headed by a judge, CM Fadnavis said. Whether it is the current Chairman, former officials, or any other officerwhoever is found guilty in that inquiry, we are ready to take strict action against them all. The only question is under what circumstances can we ask for the resignation of someone who wasn't even in office at the time? he asked. The CM further highlighted the legal limitations of the state administration, noting that the power to remove an MPSC Chairman does not rest with the state government. Even if an official is to be removed, that authority lies solely with the President of India, not the state government. If the inquiry committee submits a report finding any wrongdoingeven against someone who was not in position at the timewe are ready to recommend their removal to the President under Article 317, he asserted. Addressing the ongoing demonstrations, CM Fadnavis remarked that while the movement initially started with genuine MPSC students, it has now transformed into a political exercise. It is no longer a student agitation; it has turned entirely political and is being run like an event. Nonetheless, our government is continuously attempting to resolve the issue through dialogue, he said. He further pointed out that the High Court has declared the current sit-in protest illegal and explicitly ruled against occupying the space. Despite the High Court's directions, the protesters remain seated in contempt of court. Our priority remains ensuring justice for the students, CM Fadnavis added. Meanwhile, NCP SP MLA Rohit Pawar has demanded the resignation of Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar over the paper leak issue in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Drug Inspector recruitment examination. Under Rohit Pawars leadership, an agitation by MPSC aspirants is currently underway in Pune. In connection with this protest, the Pune Police have registered cases against 15 students. Questioning this police action, Rohit Pawar posted a sharp statement challenging the Pune Police, If you are so eager to file false cases, cancel the charges against the students and register cases against me instead. The students' Satyagraha began on October 1. On that day, Hrishikesh Gangurdewho exposed the paper leak near Indulal Complexalong with Omkar Patil, Gajanan Shelke, Somnath Chavan, and Sanket Kanse were not even present there; they were at their native villages. How then did the police allegedly see them near Indulal Complex on that day? he asked in a post on X. In the FIR description, Pramod Patils gender is listed as female, while Priyanka Choudharys gender is listed as male. So many errors in an FIR?? Looking at all this, one wonders if the officer who drafted the FIR was the one who leaked the paper, he stated. Anyway, this is what happens when the police start acting on orders from their masters above. This is the government's intimidation tactic against the students, but students will not be scared by such pressure. All these charges are bailable, and we have brought together a large legal team to stand by them. Therefore, instead of filing false cases, the government should remove corrupt Bhimanwar from his post. Is he a son-in-law of the government? he questioned. If you are so fond of registering false cases, drop the charges against the students and register them against me, noted Rohit Pawar.
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Major statistical discrepancies in voters list: Aditya Thackeray
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday intensified his criticism of the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. Joining the allegations raised by Opposition parties during protests in New Delhi, Aaditya Thackeray addressed a press conference and pointed to what he described as statistical discrepancies in voter records. Addressing the media, he questioned allegedly missing voter records and cited specific figures to support his claims. I am exposing the first major manipulation by 'Golmaal Gyanu' [referring to the Chief Election Commissioner]. There is a discrepancy of 7.9 lakh voters in Maharashtra. The Election Commission released one set of figures in May and a completely different set in August. 'Golmaal Gyanu' must answer where these voters went. They need to clarify the sudden disappearance of five lakh voters in the state, he said. He further pointed to alleged irregularities in specific constituencies, claiming that in the Bhiwandi constituency, voter records did not tally with figures associated with the SIR process. Highlighting another instance from the Mahim constituency, Thackeray said that long-time voters listed in the 2002 electoral rolls and draft voter lists were now receiving notices. People who have been voting consistently since 2002 are receiving notices despite being on the draft rolls. What kind of system is this? he asked. Thackeray also raised concerns about field-level voter verification. He alleged that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) were not conducting proper door-to-door verification in some areas and were instead calling residents to complete documentation. He further said that the issue would be taken up publicly and reiterated his demand for the removal of the CEC. He also alleged that youths travelling from states such as Goa and Rajasthan were being detained while heading to protest venues. Expressing confidence about future political developments, he said the present government would face challenges before the 2029 general elections. The political developments coincided with protests in different parts of the country. In Maharashtra, Pune witnessed demonstrations by Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) aspirants, while in New Delhi, the Congress staged protests demanding the CEC's resignation. To maintain law and order, authorities in the national capital deployed additional security personnel and imposed restrictions at several locations. Commenting on the security measures in Delhi, Thackeray alleged that an undeclared Emergency was prevailing in the country and claimed that people were being detained and served notices. He confirmed Shiv Sena (UBT)'s support for the demonstrations in Delhi and said party leader Sanjay Raut was participating in the agitation. Referring to the protests by students in Pune, Thackeray criticised the Maharashtra government's handling of paper leak cases and questioned why action had not been taken against certain officials. He also referred to the ongoing legal proceedings concerning the Shiv Sena name and symbol, expressing hope that the matter would ultimately result in a fair outcome.
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Veteran actor Nana Patekar was cremated with full state honours at his farmhouse in Donje village, Pune, on October 8, as family, friends, dignitaries and thousands of fans gathered to bid him a final farewell. His son Malhar Patekar paid an emotional tribute and vowed to carry forward his fathers legacy. Anil Kapoor mourned his close friend with a heartfelt message, while Amitabh Bachchan remembered Nana on Kaun Banega Crorepati. Jackie Shroff and others also paid their last respects.
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Nana Patekars Last Rites Performed with State Honours in Pune
Last rites of veteran actor Nana Patekar were performed with full state honours at his farmhouse in Donje village, Pune, on Thursday.
India's industrial, logistics absorption rises 14 pc to 24.3 million sq ft in Q3: Report
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India's industrial and logistics sector absorption rose 14.1 per cent year-on-year to 24.3 million sq ft in Q3 2026, a report showed on Friday. While Tier-I cities continued to dominate, accounting for 19.9 million sq ft or 82 per cent of total absorption and Tier-II and III cities contributed 4.4 million sq ft or 18 per cent, according to a report by according to a report by Savills India. Cumulative absorption in the first nine months of 2026 reached 59.1 million sq ft, up 6.9 per cent year-on-year, it added. On supply front, fresh completions totalling 26.2 million sq ft were added in Q3 this yead, an increase of 21.3 per cent year-on-year. Tier-I cities contributed bulk of supply at 19.2 million sq ft or 73 per cent share, while Tier-II and III markets added 6.9 million sq ft or 27 per cent. In addition, Grade-A absorption rose to 66 per cent during the period from 52 per cent year-on-year, while Grade-A supply rose to 58 per cent from 50 per cent a year ago, driven by emphasis on quality infrastructure, compliance and ESG considerations, Savills said. Sector-wise, manufacturing led absorption at 31 per cent in Q3 against 27 per cent a year ago, followed by 3PL at 26 per cent against 34 per cent and retail at 12 per cent against 5 per cent. However, e-commerce share was stable at 10 per cent. City-wise, Delhi-NCR remained leading market accounting for 20 per cent of total absorption, followed by Bengaluru 16 per cent, Mumbai 14 per cent and Pune 13 per cent. Tier-II and III cities together accounted for 18 per cent of absorption. In terms of supply, Pune emerged as highest contributor at 18 per cent in Q3 2026, followed by Delhi-NCR and Mumbai each at 15 per cent, while Tier-II and III cities together accounted for 27 per cent.
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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Veteran actor Raza Murad remembered Nana Patekar as a generous and compassionate individual. He recalled how Patekar supported underprivileged farmers and underpaid Marathi theatre artists while remaining grounded despite his success. Paying tribute to the late actor, Murad spoke about his personal association with Patekar and recalled how he would visit the latters Matunga residence every year during Ganesh Chaturthi. Remembering Patekars personality both on and off screen, Murad said, I used to visit Nana Patekar's Matunga residence every year during Ganesh Chaturthi. This year I couldn't go because he celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi at his Pune farm. What a versatile, intense actor on screen and an equally larger-than-life character off screen. Describing Patekar as a lion-hearted man, Raza Murad highlighted his philanthropic work and said the actor donated a significant portion of his earnings to help underprivileged farmers and struggling Marathi theatre artists. He was a lion-hearted man, who used to donate his ninety per cent earnings to underprivileged farmers and underpaid Marathi stage actors. That great era has ended after his untimely demise, he said. Murad further recalled how success never changed Patekar, describing him as a simple person at heart who remained committed to the welfare of others. There would be no other Nana Patekar, who was a simpleton villager at heart. The great success never affected him even a bit. He always lived for others' upliftment and wellbeing. God bless his noble departed soul, eternally, he added. There would be no other Nana patekar, who was a simpleton villager at heart. The great success never affected him even a bit. He always lived for other's upliftment and wellbeing. god bless his noble departed soul, eternally. Known for his intense performances and versatility, Patekar earned recognition for his work across Hindi and Marathi cinema. Several prominent members of the Indian film fraternity, including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Hema Malini, have paid tribute to veteran actor Nana Patekar following his demise. Raj Babbar, Anupam Kher, Rohit Shetty, Sanjay Dutt, Akshay Kumar and Pankaj Tripathi were also among the celebrities who remembered his immense contribution to Indian cinema and the lasting influence he had on generations of performers. The Padma Shri awardee passed away on October 8, 2026, at the age of 75. According to reports, the veteran actor was found unconscious at his residence in Goa after experiencing severe chest discomfort.
14 AISF women members detained in Itarsi while travelling to Delhi for CJP protest, lodged in hotel
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Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 9: Tetra Pak, in partnership with Alternative Development Initiatives (ADI), today handed over rejuvenated community ponds in Pur and Rase villages of Khed Taluka, Pune, marking a key milestone under its Integrated Water Resource Development and Management (IWRDM) Programme. The handover, held in the presence of Gajanan Patil, CEO, Zilla Parishad Pune, places the assets in the stewardship of the local communities, following a phased programme of water conservation and community-led interventions undertaken since 2024.
Nana Patekars son Malhar explains why actors last rites were held after sunset in Pune
Veteran actor Nana Patekars last rites were performed with full state honours at his Donje farmhouse in Pune on Thursday evening, hours after his mortal remains were transported from Goa. The cremation took place after sunset, leaving several Bollywood celebrities and industry colleagues unable to attend the final rites. Following the cremation, Nana Patekars son Malhar spoke to the media and explained the reason behind the delay. He said the family had to transport the actors mortal remains from Goa to Pune, which took considerable time because of the distance involved. We expected that we would arrive earlier, but it took us some time. He passed away early in the morning so a lot of time had already passed, and it was not advisable to keep the mortal remains for long. Hence, we had to do the cremation after sunset, Malhar said. Nana Patekars mortal remains brought from Goa Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 in Goa on October 8 after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula. He was subsequently taken to Manipal Hospital, where doctors attempted to revive him. His mortal remains were later taken to Goa Medical College for the required procedures before being transported to Maharashtra. The journey from Goa to Pune resulted in the last rites being held later in the day. The actor was cremated with full state honours at his farmhouse in Donje, Pune. His funeral was attended by family members, close friends and several members of the film industry. However, because of the timing, a number of Bollywood colleagues who wished to pay their final respects could not make it to the venue. VIDEO | Pune: Actor Nana Patekar cremated with full state honours at his farmhouse in Donje. His son Malhar Patekar says, The most important thing is that a person like Nana Sahib never really leaves us. I said this for the past two days as well: a person like Nana Sahib lives on through his workIn Marathi, we call such people ajaramar, meaning immortal. That is one thing. The second thing is that he always had one thought. He used to repeat one line again and again: Lets get together in the name of humanity and work for the betterment of the world. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/bIyFWTfmBd) Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 8, 2026 Malhar says Nana Patekars work will live on Speaking about his fathers legacy, Malhar said Nana Patekars contribution through his work had made him immortal. He also highlighted the actors commitment to social causes and said that his vision would continue even after his passing. Nana Patekar was closely associated with the Naam Foundation, which he co-founded with actor Makarand Anaspure. The organisation has worked on issues including drought relief, water conservation and support for farmers in Maharashtra. Nana Patekars death has led to an outpouring of tributes from across the film industry, political circles and his fans. Several prominent personalities remembered the veteran actor for his intense performances, distinctive voice and contribution to both Hindi and Marathi cinema. Also Read:Nana Patekar cremated at Pune farmhouse with Full State Honours; son Malhar Patekar performs last rites
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Nana Patekar cremated at Pune farmhouse with Full State Honours
Nana Patekar cremated at Pune farmhouse with Full State Honours
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Veteran actor Nana Patekar was cremated with full state honours at his farmhouse in Pune late on Thursday night. His son, Malhar Patekar, performed the last rites at around 11.30 pm in the presence of several dignitaries, including Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and thousands of fans who gathered to pay their final respects.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Ustad Amjad Ali Khan has paid his tributes to late star Nana Patekar, who passed away aged 75 in Goa on October 8. The Sarod maestro said he had the honour of meeting him only once and shared that he had seen many of his films. Talking about Nana Patekar, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan told IANS: We are very sad to hear that legendary Nana Patekar is passing away. He was a great artist, and we all admired his work. I had the honor of meeting him only once, and I still remember seeing many of his films. The sarod maestro shared that no one can replace Nana Patekar. I don't think anybody can replace him. He was a great actor. It's a great loss of the film industry. He will always be remembered. He will always live in our hearts and minds, and through his films he'll always be remembered. Nana Patekars final rites were held after sunset. His surviving son Malhar Patekar spoke with the media after the cremation and explained that the family and his mortal remains were in Goa, and bringing them to his farmhouse took some time considering the long travel. He also shared that the actor passed away early in the morning, and a lot of time had already passed, and it wasnt advisable to keep the mortal remains for long. He told the media, We were in Goa, and his mortal remains were to be brought to the farmhouse in the village. We expected that we would arrive earlier but it took us some time. He passed away early in the morning so a lot of time had already passed and it was not advisable to keep the mortal remains for long. Hence, we had to do the cremation after the sunset. The actor was cremated with full state honours at his farmhouse in Donje in Pune district on Thursday. The actor was given a 3-gun salute. The actor suffered cardiac arrest. The actor was taken to hospital, where doctors attempted CPR and resuscitation for about 45 minutes. However, he was later declared dead on arrival.
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Nana Patekar was cremated with full state honours at his Donje farmhouse in Pune on Thursday night.
Nana Patekar, veteran actor, has sadly passed away at 75 at his Goa residence reportedly due to heart attack. His last rites took place at his farmhouse in Donje village, Pune. Family and friends chanted Nana Amar Rahe during the farewell, while personalities from the film and political industry came together to honor his contributions to Hindi and Marathi cinema.
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Actor Makarand Anaspure, who shared a close bond with veteran actor Nana Patekar and worked alongside him for years on their social initiative NAAM Foundation, paid an emotional farewell to the late actor in Pune on Thursday. Makarand Anaspure said that he had known Nana Patekar for 11 years and that doing more to help Maharashtra deal with the drought situation would be the best tribute to the actor. The news is heartbreaking. Whatever is happening is heartbreaking, and its going to take time for us to come to terms with the loss. But meanwhile, helping, helping, but doing a lot more, doing a lot more to help Maharashtra deal with the drought situation, would be the best way to pay tribute to Nana, said Makarand while talking to IANS. For the uninitiated, Makarand Anaspure was among the early members of Nana Patekar's close circle to reach Pune as the actor's mortal remains were brought to his farmhouse in Donje for his final journey. The Maharashtra government accorded Nana Patekar a state funeral in recognition of his contribution to Indian cinema and theatre. His mortal remains were brought from Goa, where he passed to Pune, where the final rites were held at his farmhouse in Donje. The emotional farewell saw Makarand Anaspure visibly overcome with grief. He was seen breaking down in tears at the funeral as he stood alongside Nana Patekar's family members and loved ones. In heartbreaking visuals from the ceremony, the actor was seen hugging a relative of the late actor while struggling to hold back his emotions. He was also seen consoling another distraught member of Nana's family, who embraced Makarand and cried while mourning the loss. For the uninitiated, Nana Patekar's death came as a shock to the film fraternity and Maharashtra. The veteran actor died at the age of 75 at his residence in Goa on October 8, 2026, after suffering a massive cardiac arrest. According to the doctors at Manipal Hospital, Goa, the actor was found unconscious after experiencing sudden discomfort and was rushed to Manipal Hospital, where doctors attempted to revive him with CPR for around 45 minutes. He was declared dead at around 5:20 am.
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Actors mortal remains reached Pune on Thursday night, where his final darshan was held before the last rites at his farmhouse; state funeral accorded
Pune, October 9: Nana Patekar last rites were performed with full state honours late on Thursday night at his farmhouse in Donje village in Pune district, hours after the veteran actor died in Goa at the age of 75. His son Malhar lit the funeral pyre as thousands of admirers gathered to bid him a [] The post Nana Patekar Last Rites Held With State Honours in Pune; Old Interview on 12 Maunds of Funeral Wood Goes Viral appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
