Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Nana Patekar Remembered for Humility and Generosity After Death
Nana Patekar was a well-known actor in Hindi and Marathi films.
The article says he died at his home in Goa after a cardiac arrest.
Dilip Sasane spoke about what Patekar was like at home.
Sasane’s mother, Shallu Bai, worked there for nearly 35 years.
He remembered Patekar as a simple person who did not act like a movie star at home.
Sasane said Patekar sometimes helped his mother with household work.
He also said Patekar helped poor neighbours, including people whose homes were damaged.
Patekar’s funeral was scheduled to take place near Pune, with full state honours.
Dilip Sasane said his mother, Shallu Bai, worked at Nana Patekar’s home for nearly 35 years.
Sasane recalled Patekar as simple and said he sometimes helped his mother with household work.
He said Patekar supported poor people living near his home and helped residents whose homes were damaged.
The article reports that Patekar, 75, died Thursday at his residence in Goa after a cardiac arrest.
His funeral was scheduled for about 4 p.m. on the outskirts of Pune, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announcing full state honours.
- Who
- Actor Nana Patekar; Dilip Sasane, son of his longtime domestic worker Shallu Bai, recalled him.
- What
- Patekar died, and Sasane spoke about his simple lifestyle and support for people in need.
- When
- The article says Patekar died on Thursday; Sasane spoke to reporters that day. The article is dated October 8, 2026.
- Where
- Patekar died at his residence in Goa; his funeral was scheduled for the outskirts of Pune.
- Why
- The article says he suffered a cardiac arrest.
- Age
- 75
- Domestic worker
- Shallu Bai worked at Patekar’s home for nearly 35 years, according to her son.
- Death
- The article reports that Patekar died after a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa.
- Resuscitation attempt
- Doctors reportedly attempted CPR for nearly 45 minutes.
- Funeral
- Scheduled for about 4 p.m. on the outskirts of Pune.
- State honours
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the funeral would be held with full state honours.
- Reported film debut
- The article says Patekar made his acting debut in the 1978 film Gaman.