Nana Patekar to be accorded state funeral: Maharashtra minister

October 8, 2026 10:30 AM

Nana Patekar to be accorded state funeral: Maharashtra minister

Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar on Thursday announced that veteran actor Nana Patekar will be accorded a state funeral in recognition of his contribution to theatre and cinema. The Devendra Fadnavis government took the decision considering Patekar's unparalleled contribution to the fields of Marathi theatre and Marathi and Hindi cinema, Shelar said. Patekar, known for his versatility and powerful screen presence, passed away in Goa early on Thursday. His notable Hindi movi...

Indian cinema loses veteran actor Nana Patekar; PM Modi pays tribute 

October 8, 2026 10:07 AM

Indian cinema loses veteran actor Nana Patekar; PM Modi pays tribute 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar, describing him as an artiste who possessed “intensity, individuality and unmistakable presence”.   In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said Nana Patekar brought remarkable versatility and creativity to every role and created characters that would be remembered for generations.   “Few actors possessed the intensity, individuality and unmistakable presence that Shri Nana Patekar Ji ...

Nana Patekar dies at 75: The unmistakable voice and intensity of Indian cinema fall silent

October 8, 2026 9:57 AM

Nana Patekar dies at 75: The unmistakable voice and intensity of Indian cinema fall silent

What would Indian cinema look like without the unmistakable voice, intensity and screen presence of Nana Patekar?   Veteran actor Nana Patekar, one of the most respected and distinctive performers in Hindi and Marathi cinema, passed away at the age of 75 on Thursday after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa.   According to Dr Shekhar Salkar, Chief of the Department of Oncology at Manipal Hospital, Patekar suffered a cardiac arrest at his residence and was brought to the hosp...