Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Mithun Chakraborty Remembers Nana Patekar’s Friendship and Simplicity
Mithun Chakraborty is mourning actor Nana Patekar.
Mithun said they were good friends and that he often visited Nana’s home in Pune.
He remembered Nana as a very good actor who lived simply and wore simple clothes.
The two actors worked together in films such as Sagar Sangam and Yugandhar.
Other people from the film industry also shared their condolences.
Pankaj Tripathi said working with Nana on Kaala was special to him.
He remembered Nana as someone who taught and guided him.
Pankaj said Nana’s work and lessons will continue to inspire actors.
Mithun Chakraborty mourned Nana Patekar’s death and remembered him as a close friend.
Mithun said he regularly visited Patekar’s home in Pune and recalled their warm friendship.
He praised Patekar’s simple lifestyle and clothing despite his stature as an actor.
The actors appeared together in films including Sagar Sangam and Yugandhar.
Pankaj Tripathi called Patekar’s death a personal loss and recalled his guidance on acting and life.
- Who
- Mithun Chakraborty remembered his friend Nana Patekar; Pankaj Tripathi also shared a tribute.
- What
- Actors mourned Patekar’s death and recalled his friendship, simple lifestyle, and guidance to fellow performers.
- When
- Following Nana Patekar’s death; no date is specified.
- Where
- Mithun recalled visiting Patekar’s home in Pune.
- Why
- They were paying tribute to Patekar and remembering his influence and contributions as an actor.
- Mithun’s recollection
- He described Nana Patekar as a close friend and recalled regularly visiting his home in Pune.
- Quality remembered
- Mithun praised Patekar’s simplicity, including his preference for simple clothes.
- Films together
- Sagar Sangam and Yugandhar
- Pankaj Tripathi’s film with Patekar
- Kaala
- Other people named as condolence-givers
- Raj Babbar, Anupam Kher, Rohit Shetty, Sanjay Dutt, and Akshay Kumar
- Career
- Patekar’s career spanned several decades in Hindi and Marathi cinema.