Actor Nana Patekar died at 5:20 AM on Thursday after a cardiac arrest at his residence. Tributes have been pouring in on social media from people who worked with him over his decades-long career. Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Suneil Shetty, Kangana Ranaut, Kiara Advani and Jr NTR, among many others have paid their respects.

Bollywood Remembers Nana Patekar 

Akshay Kumar, who shared screen space with Patekar in Welcome and Housefull 5, wrote an emotional note. He spoke warmly about their time on the sets of both films. He also described Patekar as a rare screen presence and an artist who was 'completely his own'.

"Really saddened by the news of Nana ji's passing. He was one of those rare actors who never needed to do too much to make you sit up and watch. That voice, that intensity, that honesty in every performance… he was completely his own."

 

 

Riteish Deshmukh said he was left speechless, as if lightning had struck his heart. He called it his good fortune to have shared the screen with Patekar in Bluffmaster and Housefull 5. He added that his wish to work with him in a Marathi film will stay unfulfilled and will haunt him for the rest of his life.

 

 

Jr NTR said Patekar's contribution to cinema will be remembered across generations. He also spoke about the honesty the veteran actor brought to every role.

 

Suniel Shetty said he was shocked by the news. He remembered Patekar as a man who stayed grounded no matter how successful he became.

 

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Kangana Ranaut expressed her shock and wrote, "Such terrible and tragic news especially because Nana ji looked so fit and healthy. Om Shanti," with a hand fold emoji.

Urmila Matondkar, who worked with Nana Patekar in the 2003 supernatural horror thriller Bhoot, mourned his death in an Instagram Story.

Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani also paid tribute on their Instagram Stories.

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Nana Patekar's death has shaken the film industry. Colleagues and fans remember him for his honest performances and fierce presence, qualities that made him one of Indian cinema's finest actors.

FAQs

1. Who all paid tributes to Nana Patekar?

Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Suniel Shetty, Jr NTR, Kangana Ranaut, Urmila Matondkar, Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have paid respects so far.

2. What arrangements have been made for Nana Patekar's funeral?

The Maharashtra government, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, announced that the veteran actor will be accorded a full state funeral in honor of his decades of contributions to cinema and theatre.

3. Where will Nana Patekar's last rites take place?

As per his final wishes, the actor will be cremated at his farmhouse in Pune.