Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Nana Patekar to Receive State Honours as Tributes Pour In
Actor Nana Patekar has died at the age of 75.
Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar said his last rites will be held with full state honours.
Shelar said the honour recognizes Patekar’s work in Marathi theatre and Marathi and Hindi films.
Reports say Patekar suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa.
Doctors at Manipal Hospital tried to revive him for about 45 minutes, but they could not save him.
Many actors and public figures shared messages remembering him.
Some praised his acting, while others also spoke about his work helping farmers and communities.
One report says the last rites may take place at his farmhouse near Pune, but the details were not confirmed in the other reports.
Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar said Nana Patekar’s last rites will be conducted with full state honours.
Shelar said the decision recognizes Patekar’s contribution to Marathi theatre and Marathi and Hindi cinema.
Patekar died at age 75 after a cardiac arrest; reports say he was at his residence in Goa.
Doctors at Manipal Hospital tried to revive him for about 45 minutes but could not save him.
Film personalities and public figures, including Hrithik Roshan, Kamal Haasan and Chiranjeevi, shared tributes.
- Who
- Actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar; Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar announced the state honours.
- What
- Patekar died, and his last rites will be held with full state honours.
- When
- He died early in the morning; Shelar announced the decision on Thursday. One report dates related posts to October 8, 2026.
- Where
- One report says he suffered cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa and was taken to Manipal Hospital; another says his last rites may be held at his farmhouse in Donje near Pune.
- Why
- Shelar cited Patekar’s contribution to Marathi theatre and Marathi and Hindi cinema.
Reported funeral arrangements
What officials confirmed
Funeral venue and timing
Reported funeral arrangements
One report said the last rites may be held at Patekar’s farmhouse in Donje near Pune at 4 p.m.
What officials confirmed
Shelar confirmed full state honours but said the government would announce funeral details; the venue and time were not confirmed in the other reports.
- Age at death
- 75
- Reported cause of death
- Cardiac arrest
- Funeral honours
- Full state honours, announced by Ashish Shelar
- Hospital resuscitation attempt
- About 45 minutes, according to reports
- Possible funeral location and time
- A report said the last rites may take place at Patekar’s farmhouse in Donje near Pune at 4 p.m.; this was not stated as confirmed.
- Awards
- Three National Film Awards and the Padma Shri, awarded in 2013 according to one report
- Social work
- He spearheaded the NAAM Foundation with actor Makarand Anaspure to support farmers and villagers in Maharashtra.
