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Following his death on October 8, Nana Patekar's last rites were held late at night on the same day. The actor's son, Malhar, explained the reason for the decision, despite several Bollywood celebrities wanting to attend the funeral

Have you heard? Ajay Devgn has kept the door to a fourth instalment slightly ajar, even as he maintains that the latest film, Drishyam 3, is intended as the finale.

Ananth Mahadevan says he had the pleasure to direct Nana Patekar in The Confession of Mary. He adds films shoot is complete with about 10 days of post-production work pending

Remembering Nana Patekar as a jovial actor, Vanvaas director Anil Sharma opens up on working with the actor and their unfulfilled reunion for Gadar 3

Tanushree Dutta, who accused Nana Patekar of sexual harassment, reacts to the late actor's death. 'My life had become difficult, but maybe every pain has an end,' she says

Yeshwant director Anil Mattoo recollects how Nana Patekar lent his voice to the song, Ek Machhar in the film and recorded the same in one perfect take. Nana had a terrific sense of music, the filmmaker says

Remembering her dear friend, co-star Sonali Kulkarni shares her fond memories of Nana Patekar when she was pregnant during the promotions of Deool. She adds that she is happy for him because now he will get to meet his dearest mom again

Aditya Sarpotdar says one of the things he will always remember about Nana Patekar is his relationship with food and how he brought that to the set.

Seema Biswas remembers her Khamoshi co-star, whose passions were films, food, and fitness. She recalled working with the late actor in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Khamoshi and reuniting with him 31 years later in Shakti Shalini

Director Mahesh Manjrekar recalls late actor Nana Patekar working like a possessed man in Natsamrat and his reaction to the landmark movie. He was like a 60-year-old child who got a toy, the filmmaker says

Salman Khan paid an emotional tribute to Nana Patekar after his demise and reportedly flew to Pune to attend the veteran actors last rites. Sharing a picture of his Khamoshi co-star on his Instagram Stories, Salman wrote, Nanaaaaaa, rest in peace, bhau...

Nana Patekars mortal remains were flown from Goa to Pune for his last rites, which are underway. Jackie Shroff has arrived, while Salman Khan is expected to attend. The veteran actor will be cremated with full state honours

Vijay Deverakonda called the hate around Ranabaali manufactured, reacting to social media claims that audiences would rather watch Jailer 2. He said repeated opinions online can be part of a manufactured narrative

Days before his demise, Nana Patekar was seen making his final public appearance at a Goa event, where he danced and played music with local artists. The actor also spoke about his enduring love for theatre, expressing his desire to continue performing in plays.

Vijay Deverakonda stars in the film as the key character, while Rashmika Mandanna plays his wife, Jayamma. Set in 19th-century South India, the film is set during the 1870s famine under British colonial rule.

Rajkummar Rao reacted to criticism of the Dada poster, saying the makers learnt a lesson about taking their time. He also praised Sourav Ganguly, calling him a legend and crediting him for laying the foundation of the Indian team

After spending nearly 25 days touring the US and Canada with a drama, Anupam Kher said the warmth and affection from the Indians made the experience all the more special.

Samuel L. Jackson has confirmed that Nick Fury will return to the MCU, but not in Avengers: Doomsday. The actor revealed that Marvel has told him he will appear in the next film, pointing to Avengers: Secret Wars. Jackson said the studio has otherwise kept him in the dark

Shah Rukh Khan paid an emotional tribute to Nana Patekar after his demise, recalling their first meeting, the veteran actors unique way of showing affection and their bond over conversations and games of carrom

Before his demise, Nana Patekar had been filming for Shakti Shalini, the upcoming film from Maddock Films' Horror Comedy Universe. The pictures have now surfaced on social media, offering a glimpse of the acclaimed actor in character.

Mumbai youngster Ayush Mhatre opens up on the leadership advice he received from MS Dhoni, urging him to stay calm and avoid reactionary decisions

Nana Patekar once spoke about the tragic loss of his eldest son, Durvasa, who passed away at the age of two and a half. Expressing his grief, the veteran actor admitted that he felt 'disgusted' when he would prioritise other people's opinions about his son's health condition.

Indias Oscar entry Gondhal will have exclusive preview screenings from October 9 across Mumbai, Pune, Thane and California. The Marathi-Hindi psychological thriller, directed by Santosh Davakhar, will later get a wider worldwide theatrical release

Nana Patekars death has brought renewed attention to his past interviews, where he spoke about choosing to play Ganpatrao Belwalkar in the 2016 film Natsamrat rather than on stage. He had said it could've caused him a heart attack if he performed on stage

Rajinikanths PR team has dismissed reports of a disagreement between the superstar and Dharman director Ashwath Marimuthu. The team said Rajinikanth is comfortable and happy on set, while praising the directors working style

Mumbai Ranji Trophy captain Siddhesh Lad reveals that star India batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal has ambitions of keeping wickets for Mumbai and India

Mike Flanagan has revealed that 1,400 actors were screened before Summer H. Howell was cast as Carrie in his series adaptation of Stephen Kings novel. The filmmaker praised Howell for convincingly playing the 15-year-old titular character despite being 22

The issue was raised during a meeting between Mumbai North West MP Ravindra Waikar and Mumbai Suburban District Collector Saurabh Katiyar at the Collectors office to review pending issues in the constituency

Superstar Rajinikanth met Tamil Nadu athlete Vithya and congratulated her on her remarkable Asian Games campaign in Nagoya, where she won gold, silver and bronze. Vithya also broke PT Ushas 42-year-old national record in the womens 400m hurdles

Karan Patel and Tej Pratap Yadav have exited Rise and Fall 2. Karan was reportedly deemed medically unfit to continue, while Tej Pratap left the show due to political and legal commitments. Their exits follow Siwet Tomar and Anish Bhagats elimination

Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of her personality and publicity rights over the alleged unauthorised use of her identity online. Her counsel cited pornographic and obscene content posted on social media

The Noida-Udaipur service will begin on October 25, while flights between Navi Mumbai and Udaipur will start from November 15, subject to regulatory approvals, the airline said on Thursday

The site was being used to accommodate construction workers engaged in the BMC PAP. The fire is suspected to have started from a small fire at the site before spreading and leading to the explosion of gas cylinders, officials said

Kamal Haasan and S Shankars Indian 3 has officially moved into post-production after months of uncertainty following Indian 2s underwhelming response. The makers confirmed the development with a poster featuring Haasan as Senapathy, teasing his return with zero tolerance

Dulquer Salmaan has defended Wayfarer Films after I'm Game underperformed at the box office. He acknowledged criticism but stressed the complexities of filmmaking, saying he will stand by his team and take responsibility for the film

The incident resulted in minor injuries to one passenger travelling in the auto-rickshaw. The injured passenger was admitted to Lake City Hospital for treatment, sources said

Rashmika Mandanna opened up about working with husband Vijay Deverakonda in Ranabaali, calling their time on set fun and praising his dedication. She also said she is excited for fans to watch their latest collaboration

Ashutosh Rana shared a special birthday wish for wife, Renuka Shahane. Addressing her as Uma and praying for her health, happiness and long life, he shared a glimpse from Renuka's latest project.

SS Rajamoulis Varanasi will reportedly feature a fictional language created specifically for the films time-travelling story. A linguistic expert is developing the language, which will have its own written form and script. SS Rajamouli to repeat his Baahubali formula on a larger scale

So far, Shai Hope has amassed 10,903 runs in 278 international appearances for the Caribbean side. He also has 52 half-centuries and 27 tons

After actor Nana Patekar passed away earlier on Thursday morning in Goa, his son, Malhar, was seen arriving to collect his father's mortal remains. Malhar was seen breaking down, crying inconsolably as he arrived at the hospital

In an editorial in its mouthpiece Saamana, the Uddhav Thackeray-led party said protests against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls were being witnessed across the country, but the AAP and DMK had stayed away from the INDIA blocs protest against the CEC

Here's everything you need to know about Malhar Patekar, Nana Patekar's son, who has deliberately stayed away from the limelight and has had both acting and behind-the-camera associations with films.

The action was carried out on October 7 by the N Ward office between Jhunjhunwala College and the Andheri-Ghatkopar Link Road, the Mumbai civic body said

As the pacer marks his return to Indian colours after nearly four years, former Team India's cricketer Madan Lal has expressed happiness, saying that bowlers like Bhuvneshwar can generate momentum with the ball

A 38-year-old man, identified as Sanjay Kantu Yadav, died while in police custody at the NRI Sagari Police Station in Navi Mumbai. Police said he was rushed to a hospital after his condition deteriorated. An inquest is underway, while his body has been sent to JJ Hospital for post-mortem

The doctor who treated Nana Patekar before he breathed his last has now recalled the actor's final moments before his death. The actor messaged a friend at 2.30 AM, saying he was unwell, before he was rushed to a hospital where CPR was performed for about 45 minutes

Nana Patekar's demise has left the film fraternity and the country mourning. The actor, who died in Goa, will be cremated with full state honours in Pune.

Mumbai Police described actor Nana Patekar as a legendary artist whose contribution to theatre, Marathi and Hindi cinema would remain an enduring legacy

Nana Patekars death has left admirers grieving across the country, with an emotional video showing a fan breaking down outside the actors Pune residence, Nanachi Wadi. The admirer is seen crying uncontrollably as another person tries to console him