Veteran actor Nana Patekar was cremated with full state honours late on Thursday night at his farmhouse in Pune. Many people asked why the cremation took place so late, especially since several film stars still wanted to pay their last respects.
Why Nana Patekar's Last Rites Performed Late At Night
The actor's son, Malhar Patekar, calmly explained the family's decision. He said a lot of time had already passed since the actor's death early that morning, so the family chose to go ahead.
Nana Patekar's body was brought from Goa to the farmhouse later in the day. The funeral began very late at night.
"We were in Goa, and his mortal remains were to be brought to the farmhouse in the village. We expected it to arrive earlier, but it took us some time. We proceeded because the tragedy occurred early this morning, so a significant amount of time had already passed. That is why we decided to go ahead with it today."
Malhar lit the pyre at around 11:30 PM. Several dignitaries and thousands of fans were present. Jackie Shroff, Pravin Tarde, Sajid Nadiadwala and Anil Sharma were among the celebrities who attended.
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Patekar died after a severe cardiac arrest at his home in Goa on Thursday morning. He had felt uneasy in the early hours and called a friend. He was then taken to hospital, where doctors tried to revive him for about 45 minutes. Dr Shekhar Salkar, Chief of the Oncology Department at Manipal Hospital, confirmed his death to ANI.
He was given full state honours in Pune, a solemn farewell to one of India's most celebrated actors.
Nana Patekar's films included Parinda, Prahaar: The Final Attack, Krantiveer, Khamoshi: The Musical, Wajood, Ab Tak Chhappan, Apaharan and Natsamrat. They made him one of Indian cinema's most accomplished performers. Fans also loved his sharp comic timing as Uday Shetty in Welcome.
His contribution to cinema won him three National Film Awards, several Filmfare honours and the Padma Shri.
FAQ
1. Why were Nana Patekar's last rites held late at night?
Nana Patekar's son Malhar explained that transporting his mortal remains from Goa to Pune caused delays, and the family decided to proceed since he had passed away early that morning.
2. Where and when was Nana Patekar cremated?
He was cremated at around 11:30 PM on Thursday, October 8, at his farmhouse in Donje village near Pune, Maharashtra.
3. Was Nana Patekar accorded a state funeral?
Yes, the Maharashtra government honoured him with a full state funeral in recognition of his monumental contributions to cinema and theatre.