Veteran actor Nana Patekar died on Thursday morning at the age of 75. He had suffered a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. In December 2024, Patekar was a guest at the Jagran Film Festival in Varanasi. The festival was held from December 13 to 15 at the JSV Cinema Hall. His conversations with the young people there stayed with many who attended.
Nana Patekar's Message For Young People
At the festival, Nana Patekar spoke to young people about why they wanted to enter films. He said the younger generation was drawn to cinema, but they needed to think about their reasons first.
He felt that fame and money should not be the only goals. According to him, those who wanted to give something back to society should definitely step into this field.
Patekar also spoke about the power of films. He believed that cinema often had more of a negative impact than a positive one. So he urged filmmakers and artists to use the camera to carry positive messages to society.
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He also spoke about the growing gaps in society on stage while sitting with young actors Utkarsh Sharma and Simrat Kaur. He said everyone needed to make an effort to deal with them.
He named nuclear families and the neglect of elderly parents as some of the biggest problems. His film Vanvaas dealt with a similar issue, and it streams on ZEE5.
He also spoke about success and failure. He said both were a part of life. Success brought joy, and failure brought pain, but he said people should not lose heart because of failure.
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Nana Patekar Passed Away At 75
Over his career, Nana Patekar won three National Film Awards. He also received several Filmfare Awards, the Maharashtra State Film Award and the Filmfare Awards Marathi. He was also honoured with the Padma Shri, the country's fourth-highest civilian award.
He was known for his intense performances, his powerful dialogue delivery and his ease in moving between serious and comic roles. His career lasted nearly five decades.
Nana Patekar's death has brought tributes from across the film industry and from his fans.
Many from the film world have shared their condolences. Pankaj Tripathi, Pawan Kalyan, Akshay Kumar, Kamal Haasan, Hrithik Roshan, Juhi Chawla and Chiranjeevi are among those who paid their respects.
His last rites will be held on the evening of October 8 at his farmhouse in Donaje, near Pune. He is also expected to receive a state funeral, in recognition of his contribution to Indian cinema and theatre.
The late legendary actor's fans gathered outside places linked to the actor, including his home in Pune. The emotional scenes there showed how deeply he had touched generations of moviegoers.
FAQ
1. How old was Nana Patekar when he died?
Nana Patekar, who had been in the film industry for over four decades, passed away at 75.
2. Where did Nana Patekar die?
He died at his residence in Goa after suffering a cardiac arrest.