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Political Leaders Pay Tribute After Nana Patekar’s Death
The article says actor Nana Patekar has died at the age of 76.
It reports that he died at his home in Goa early on Thursday.
A heart attack was suspected, but the article does not say this was confirmed.
Political leaders from different parties shared messages of sadness.
They remembered his acting in films in Marathi and Hindi.
They also praised his help for farmers and communities facing hardship.
Patekar and actor Makarand Anaspure led a group called the NAAM Foundation.
The article says his last rites would take place at his farmhouse in Pune district with state honours.
The article reports that veteran actor Nana Patekar died at his Goa residence early Thursday, aged 76.
A heart attack was suspected, according to the report.
Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Devendra Fadnavis, Suvendu Adhikari and other political leaders expressed condolences.
Tributes recalled Patekar’s work in Marathi and Hindi cinema, including films such as Parinda and Ab Tak Chhappan.
Patekar and actor Makarand Anaspure spearheaded the NAAM Foundation, which worked with farmers and villagers in drought-prone Maharashtra.
- Who
- Nana Patekar, veteran actor and filmmaker.
- What
- His death was reported, prompting tributes from political leaders.
- Where
- He reportedly died at his residence in Goa; his last rites were to be held at his farmhouse in Pune district, Maharashtra.
- When
- Early Thursday; the article does not specify a calendar date.
- Why
- The article says a heart attack was suspected, but does not report a confirmed cause of death.
Key facts
- Age
- 76, according to the article
- Birth date
- January 1, 1951
- Reported place of death
- His residence in Goa
- Suspected cause
- Heart attack; not stated as confirmed
- Planned last rites
- Thursday at his farmhouse in Pune district, Maharashtra, with state honours
- Awards
- Three-time National Film Award winner
- Social work
- He and Makarand Anaspure spearheaded the NAAM Foundation, which worked with farmers and villagers in drought-prone Maharashtra.
Quotes
Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal chief minister who posted a tribute to Patekar on X.
“Nana Ji didn't merely play roles; he breathed raw, unapologetic truth into every character. From the explosive power of Parinda, Krantiveer and Prahaar to the gripping intensity of Ab Tak Chhappan, his craft set a benchmark that few could ever hope to reach. Beyond the silver screen, his simplicity, profound humility and selfless devotion to social causes and rural communities reflected the true greatness of his soul.”
telegraphindia.com
“The news of the demise of the renowned actor Nana Patekar ji is extremely heartbreaking. Through his acting and characters, he has left an indelible mark on Indian cinema and in the hearts of audiences. At this time of grief, my deepest condolences are with his bereaved family, friends, and supporters.”
telegraphindia.com
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