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Donje Village Mourns Nana Patekar, Recalls His Close Ties
People in Donje village are very sad about Nana Patekar’s passing.
He had lived near them for many years.
Villagers said he spoke warmly with them and asked about their families.
He also tried to help when people had problems with water, roads, or farming.
Some residents remembered spending time with him during Ganpati celebrations.
They said his home welcomed many visitors, but he still stayed close to local people.
After his passing, hundreds of villagers helped with arrangements.
They said it felt like losing a member of their own family.
Residents of Donje, near Pune, mourned actor Nana Patekar and remembered him as part of their community.
Local resident Balaji said he had known Patekar for about 10 to 12 years.
Villagers recalled Patekar asking about their families and offering help with local problems.
Farmer Omkar Shivsagar said Patekar contacted officials about issues such as water and roads.
Shivsagar said around 400 to 500 villagers helped with arrangements after Patekar’s passing.
- Who
- Nana Patekar and residents of Donje village, including Balaji and farmer Omkar Shivsagar.
- What
- Villagers mourned Patekar and recalled his close relationships and help to the community.
- Where
- Donje village, near Pune, Maharashtra.
- When
- After Patekar’s passing; the article does not give a date.
- Why
- Residents said Patekar treated them like family and helped with local and personal concerns.
Villagers’ memories
Other perspectives
Patekar’s relationship with Donje
Villagers’ memories
Residents described him as a close, helpful neighbour who treated villagers like family.
Other perspectives
The article provides no contrasting account; it reports villagers’ recollections.
Key facts
- Village
- Donje, near Pune
- Actor
- Nana Patekar
- Time living in Donje
- Balaji said Patekar had lived there for around 10 to 12 years.
- Local assistance
- Residents recalled Patekar trying to help with water, roads, and other local problems.
- Community response
- Shivsagar said around 400 to 500 villagers helped with arrangements.
- Ganpati memories
- Villagers recalled spending time at the farmhouse during the Ganpati season.
Quotes
Omkar Shivsagar
Farmer whose land is near Patekar’s farmhouse
“It feels like a member of our own family has gone. Around 400 to 500 people from the village came forward themselves to help with arrangements and even worked on the road using a JCB. Everyone is treating this as a personal loss. The entire village was like one family, and one member of our family is gone.”
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“If farmers had problems related to water, roads or other local issues, Nana would personally call the concerned department and try to help. His nature was very helpful.”
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