The Economic Times

Nana Patekar had kept firewood ready for his own funeral years in advance, says famous photographer. 'Wet wood makes people cry'

Celebrity photographer Atul Kasbekar has recalled an unusual memory of late actor Nana Patekar, revealing that the veteran actor had kept a stack of firewood ready for his own funeral years before his death. Patekar reportedly wanted the wood to remain dry, joking that wet wood would create smoke and make people cry at his cremation. Kasbekar also remembered Patekars generosity, sharp wit and warm nature.