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Nana Patekar’s Pune Farmhouse Reflected His Simple, Grounded Life
Nana Patekar had a large farmhouse near Pune where he liked to spend time.
He grew food there and sometimes cooked for the people who worked on the property.
He said the village setting reminded him of his childhood and made life feel peaceful.
He celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi there and welcomed friends and guests.
He also hoped to make small homes on the farm for older artists who needed a place to stay.
The article reports that he died at age 75 after a cardiac arrest in Goa.
His family chose the farmhouse for his final rites.
The article reports that Nana Patekar died at 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest while in Goa.
His family chose his 27-acre farmhouse in Donje village, near Pune, for his final rites, which were to be held with full state honours.
The farmhouse included a main home, guest house, verandahs, courtyards and farmland where he grew crops and vegetables.
Patekar said the countryside helped him feel connected to his childhood and brought him peace; he also hosted friends and celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi there.
He often cooked for people working at the property and said he hoped to build small houses there for veteran artists facing financial hardship.
- Who
- Actor Nana Patekar and his family.
- What
- Patekar’s family chose his farmhouse for his final rites, and the article describes the property and his life there.
- Where
- His farmhouse in Donje village near Sinhagad Road, Pune; the article says he was in Goa when he died.
- When
- The article reports that Patekar died at age 75; it does not give the date.
- Why
- The farmhouse was a place where Patekar spent much of his time and found peace.
Key facts
- Farmhouse size
- 27 acres
- Location
- Donje village, near Sinhagad Road in Pune
- Reported age at death
- 75
- Reported cause of death
- Cardiac arrest
- Final rites
- The family chose the farmhouse; the article says they would be held with full state honours.
- Farm produce
- Wheat, rice, pulses and vegetables
- Cooking for workers
- Patekar said he cooked for at least 110 workers every 15 days while a house was being built.
Quotes
Nana Patekar
Actor speaking about plans for his Pune farm.
“At my farm in Pune, I am trying to build 20-25 small houses. Once it is done, I will tell all the veteran artistes who today are not financially sound, I will request them to stay here. We will all sit there, pass our time, sing and recall good old days. Eat together.”
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“Twenty-five, 30 peacocks come in the morning. It is a lot of fun. There is so much peace, life is so simple. I have got many times more than what I wished for. When your needs are limited, life becomes very easy.”
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