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Actors mourn Nana Patekar, remembering his impact on cinema

Actors mourn Nana Patekar, remembering his impact on cinema
Suniel Shetty, Arjun Rampal, Boman Irani express grief over Nana Patekar’s loss: They don’t make men like you anymore · thehansindia.com

The article says that actor Nana Patekar died in Goa at age 75.

Several actors and filmmakers shared messages remembering him.

Suniel Shetty said Patekar was honest and a special actor.

Arjun Rampal said his death was a big loss.

Boman Irani remembered that Patekar often encouraged him to go for walks.

He also said people should remember Patekar’s work in cinema and theatre.

Vivek Agnihotri wrote that artists like Patekar are never forgotten.

Subhash Ghai remembered him as a friend and a unique person.

Key facts

Reported age
75
Reported place of death
Goa
Actors quoted
Suniel Shetty, Arjun Rampal and Boman Irani
Other filmmakers quoted
Vivek Agnihotri and Subhash Ghai
Fields remembered
Cinema, theatre and stage
Boman Irani’s recollection
Patekar regularly advised him to go for walks.

Quotes

Suniel Shetty

Bollywood actor who expressed grief over Nana Patekar’s reported death.

“Devastated, shocked and deeply saddened to wake up to this news. Can’t believe it, this is a huge huge loss to the industry and to all of us, especially people who knew @iamnanapatekar sir personally, whose lives he touched.”
thehansindia.com
“I’m heartbroken, but we should not let our sorrow obscure his contribution to cinema and theatre. Good man, no more. Will miss you, Nana. Will keep walking.”
thehansindia.com

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