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Mumbai: The film industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor Nana Patekar, whose sudden demise has left a void in Hindi and Marathi cinema. Known for his powerful performances and understated lifestyle, the actor built a career spanning nearly five decades while staying away from the extravagant image often associated with Bollywood stars. With 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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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.
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PANAJI, Oct 9: Goa Police have launched an investigation into the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar, registering an unnatural death case under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to establish the circumstances surrounding his demise. The 75-year-old actor died on Thursday morning after being found unwell at his residence in the [] The post Goa Police Probe Nana Patekars Death, Register Unnatural Death Case appeared first on Northlines .
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The film industry and the audience around the world is mourning the death of the legendary actor Nana Patekar. The veteran passed away yesterday in the wee hours of the morning at his residence in Goa due to a sudden and severe heart attack at the age of 75. He was taken to a hospital where he was declared dead. Nana played a wide range of characters in a number of movies of different genres. But there is one film from his long career that could never release. It was director Rakesh Sarangs Horn OK Pleassss, which was shot in 2008.Apart from Nana, it also starred Muzammil Ibrahim and Rimi Sen. In February 2015, Nana gave a group interview, involving this writer, for his then upcoming film Ab Tak Chhappan 2, where he shared the reason for Horn OK Pleassss never seeing the light of day. The interview was published in Trade Guide magazine in the same month. When asked why the film could never release, Nana revealed, Some time back, the producers, after spending Rs. 8-10 crores on the film, were getting Rs. 18 crores from the distributors. But they didnt sell it as they wanted more. When they were getting Rs. 20 crores, they said they want Rs. 22 crores. And even when they were getting Rs. 22 crores, they wanted Rs. 25 crores. The following period, which affected almost the entire world, sealed the fate of the film, as per Nana. Then the recession arrived and after that nobody was willing to buy it even for Rs. 10 crores. Nana also revealed that the makers hadnt paid him in full till then. They recently said that they will pay me later. I said, I want my money now as I have to pay income tax, added the actor. Horn OK Pleassss was produced under the banners of Sarang Films and Sunrise Pictures. Also Read: Throwback: Nana Patekar on never joining politics, If someone from my party eats cow dung, I will have to say in front of the media that it was shrikhand
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'I have lost not merely an exceptional artist, but an extraordinary human being and a dear friend, someone whose warmth and affection touched everyone around him. We spoke just eight days ago. I could never have imagined that it would be our last conversation.'
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Amitabh Bachchan paid an emotional tribute to veteran actor Nana Patekar following his sudden demise, remembering him as an exceptional performer, a dear friend and a committed social worker. Reflecting on Patekars legacy, Bachchan highlighted the qualities that set him apart, including his fearlessness, simplicity and courage to speak his mind. In his tribute, Bachchan said, Deviyo aur sajjano, Nana Patekar ji ka achanak aaj subah swargwas ho gaya. Ek adwitiya kalakar, mitra, shubhchintak, aur ek utkrisht samaj sevak aaj hamare beech nahi rahe. Ye na keval Bharatiya film udyog ke liye, balki ek vyaktigat taur par, jinka bhi unke saath sampark hua, usne hum sabko stabdh kar diya hai. Unki bebaki, unki sadgi, aur sach ko sach kehne ka unka saahas, ye sari baatein unko sabse alag banati thi ((Ladies and gentlemen, Nana Patekar ji passed away suddenly this morning. An unparalleled artist, a friend, a well-wisher, and an exceptional social worker is no longer among us. This is not only a monumental loss for the Indian film industry, but also a deeply personal loss for everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His sudden departure has left us all stunned. His fearlessness, his simplicity, and his courage to call the truth exactly as it was these qualities made him truly different from everyone else). He went on to continue, Kuch log hamare jeevan se chale jaate hain, lekin unki aawaz, unke paropkar, unki sikhai hui seekh hamare bhitar reh jaati hai. Nana unhi logon mein se ek the. Aapko, Nana, vyaktigat roop se mera naman. Aur aapki us kala ko pranam, jise aapne puri imandari se jeeya aur hum sabko samarpit kiya (Some people leave our lives, but their voice, their acts of compassion, and the lessons they have taught us remain within us. Nana was one of those rare people. Nana, I offer you my personal respects. And I salute the art that you lived with complete honesty and devoted wholeheartedly to all of us). Recalling Patekars appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 16, Bachchan also spoke about the actors commitment to humanitarian work. He remembered the special episode as a memorable evening, particularly because Patekar dedicated his prize money to a cause close to his heart. Bachchan said, Iss manch par hamare vishesh karyakram mein ek atithi ke roop mein unka aagman hua tha. Wo yaadgar shaam sada hamare saath rahegi. Unki baaton ne na keval hume prabhavit kiya, balki jis nek kaaj ke liye unhone jeeti hui dhanrashi ko samarpit kiya, wo unki samaj seva ka udaharan tha. Maharashtra ke un gaon mein jo varsha ke abhav se peedit the, unhone wahan ke kisanon ke saath sampark kiya aur vyakatigat roop se unki seva ki (He had come to this stage as a guest for our special episode. That memorable evening will always remain with us. His words not only touched and inspired us, but the noble cause to which he dedicated the prize money he had won was a powerful example of his commitment to social service. In the villages of Maharashtra that were suffering because of a lack of rainfall, he reached out to the farmers and personally extended his support and service to them). View this post on Instagram A post shared by sonytvofficial (@sonytvofficial) The megastar concluded his message by extending his condolences on behalf of the shows team, saying, KBC parivaar ki aur se hardik shradhanjali (On behalf of the entire KBC family, our heartfelt tribute). Beyond his celebrated film career, Patekar was widely associated with social initiatives supporting drought-affected farmers and rural communities in Maharashtra. His work through the Naam Foundation, which he co-founded with Makarand Anaspure, became an important part of his public legacy. About Nana Patekars demise Nana Patekar, a Padma Shri recipient, passed away on October 8, 2026, at the age of 75. According to reports, he suffered a cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa, and was declared dead at approximately 5:20 AM IST after efforts to revive him proved unsuccessful. Also Read: Salman Khan postpones Mumbai event after the death of Khamoshi co-star Nana Patekar: Report
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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
Malhar spoke to the media and explained why the last rites were performed late at night. He said that the family and his father's mortal remains were in Goa, and bringing them to the farmhouse in Pune took considerable time due to the long journey.
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Mamta Kulkarni recalls fond memories of Nana Patekar: He treated me like a child
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Actress Mamta Kulkarni recalled her fond memories of veteran actor Nana Patekar. She remembered their collaborations in Tiranga and Krantiveer and the warmth he showed her when they lived in the same building in Mumbais Lokhandwala. In an interaction with IANS, Mamta spoke about Patekars caring nature and recalled how he would often ask her to dry her wet hair before leaving for early-morning film shoots, concerned that she might fall ill. It is very sad that Nana Patekar is no more. You all know that I have worked with him in two films. Both of them are made by the same maker, Mr. Mehul Kumar. I worked with him in the film, Tiranga, which became a super hit. Then I worked with him in the film, Krantiveer, which became a blockbuster. Nana Patekar and I used to live in the same building in Lokhandwala, she said. Recalling their encounters during the early hours of the morning, Mamta said she would often see Patekar playing badminton as she left for work. She would greet him, and he would notice her wet hair and advise her to dry it before heading to the set. I used to leave for shooting at 5.30 or 6 in the morning. Nana Patekar used to play badminton when I left. Whenever I saw him, I used to lower my glasses. I used to greet him. I used to tell him that my hair is wet. He used to tell me to go home and dry my hair. I used to tell him that I am going on a set. He used to tell me to go home or else I would fall sick. He treated me like a child, she recalled. The Karan Arjun actress also spoke about Patekars simplicity and his friendly demeanor, saying that despite his stature as an actor, he never displayed airs of stardom. Nana Patekar is a brilliant actor. He is always in his character. I worked with him in both the films, Tiranga and Krantiveer. He won awards for both the films. Nana Patekar is a down-to-earth person. We used to live in the same building, she said. Mamta further recalled visiting the actor at his home, where he would ask her what she wanted to eat. When she asked for tea, he would direct her to the kitchen to prepare it herself, reflecting his unpretentious nature. He was a very simple man. He used to sit on the terrace. There was no star-like personality, Mamta added. Nana Patekar passed away on October 8, 2026, at the age of 75.
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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Film producer Siddharth Roy Kapur recalled how veteran actor Nana Patekars performance in Parinda left him astounded. He described him as a rare performer who could effortlessly transition from intense roles to comedy. Speaking to IANS, Roy said, I would just like to say that he was an incredible performer. There are very few actors who can range from Parinda to Welcome. From that kind of intense performance to that kind of comedy. And Nana Patekar was one of those rare actors. Recalling his experience of watching Parinda in a Mumbais cinema, the producer said Patekars performance had left a lasting impression on him. I still remember watching Parinda in Hero Cinema and being astounded by his performance. It's one of those performances that really stand out to you as being something that breaks new ground, he said. Siddharth also extended his heartfelt condolences to the actors family, adding that Indian cinema would deeply miss the veteran performer. So, I would just like to say that my deep condolences to the family and Indian cinema will miss him, he added. Several members of the Indian film fraternity, including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Hema Malini, have expressed their condolences following the demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar. Other celebrities, including Raj Babbar, Anupam Kher, Rohit Shetty, Sanjay Dutt, Akshay Kumar, and Pankaj Tripathi, also remembered his contribution to Indian cinema and his enduring impact on generations of performers. In an exclusive statement to IANS, Pankaj Tripathi recalled how Nana Patekars guidance went beyond the world of cinema. He shared that Patekar would often offer advice and help him make important decisions in life. Nana jis passing is an incredibly painful loss for our entire fraternity; it's a deeply personal loss for me. I had the privilege of sharing screen space with him in Kaala, and that experience will always remain very special to me. He was not just a co-actor but someone who would guide me on the craft, life choices, and the smallest nuances of acting, he said. Padma Shri awardee Nana Patekar 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 complaining of severe chest discomfort.
