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Nana Patekar Laid to Rest With Full State Honours
Actor Nana Patekar died at his home in Goa at age 75.
His body was taken to Pune on Thursday evening.
People were able to pay their respects before it left Goa.
His family held the final rites at his farmhouse in Donje village.
The ceremony included full state honours.
Maharashtra said the honour recognized his work in theatre and cinema.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and actor Jackie Shroff were among those who came to pay their respects.
Many other people also gathered to say goodbye.
Nana Patekar, 75, died at his residence in Goa early Thursday; one report said the cause was cardiac arrest.
His remains were flown from Goa to Pune on Thursday evening after being kept for public viewing.
The final rites took place at his farmhouse in Donje village, near Pune, with full state honours.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and actor Jackie Shroff were among those who paid their respects.
Maharashtra announced a state funeral in recognition of Patekar’s contributions to theatre and cinema.
- Who
- Actor Nana Patekar; his family, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, actor Jackie Shroff and other mourners.
- What
- Patekar was laid to rest at his farmhouse with full state honours.
- Where
- Patekar died at his residence in Goa; his remains were taken to Donje village near Pune.
- When
- Thursday, October 8, 2026; he died early that day and the final rites were held later.
- Why
- Maharashtra said the state funeral recognized his contributions to theatre and cinema.
Key facts
- Age
- 75
- Date of death and funeral
- Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Place of death
- His residence in Goa
- Final rites
- At his farmhouse in Donje village, near Pune
- Honours
- Full state honours; one report says he received a three-shot rifle salute
- Reason for state funeral
- Recognition of his contributions to theatre and cinema
- Transport
- His remains were flown from Goa to Pune on Thursday evening
Quotes
Mourners at Nana Patekar’s funeral
People chanting during Patekar’s final rites in Donje.
“The mortal remains will be brought to Pune...and kept for the final 'darshan'. The last rites will be performed on the premises of his Pune farmhouse.”
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“While bidding farewell to a talented artist and paying homage to him, the heart is filled with emotion.”
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Sources
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