Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Smriti Irani and Anand Mahindra Pay Tribute to Nana Patekar
Smriti Irani shared a video of Nana Patekar making fish fry for her.
She called him “Dada,” a name she used for him affectionately.
She remembered his surprise phone calls and how he was kind to young artists who wanted to speak with him.
Irani said they did not take many pictures together.
She also remembered that he asked when she would visit him in Pune.
She told him she would come soon, and now wishes she had gone earlier.
Anand Mahindra also paid tribute, saying Patekar was known for much more than the characters he played.
Reports say Patekar died at age 75 on October 8, 2026.
His last rites were held at his farmhouse in Pune with full state honours.
Smriti Irani shared a video of Nana Patekar preparing fish fry for her and remembered him as “Dada.”
Irani recalled his unexpected phone calls, their few photographs together, and his kindness toward young artists who admired him.
She said Patekar’s invitation to visit him in Pune was part of their final conversation; she replied that she would come soon.
Anand Mahindra described Patekar as an original whose individuality and presence went beyond his acting roles, comparing his cultural impact with Marlon Brando’s.
Reports say Patekar, 75, died on October 8, 2026, after a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa; his last rites were held at his Pune farmhouse with full state honours.
- Who
- Actor Nana Patekar was remembered by Smriti Irani and Anand Mahindra.
- What
- Irani shared personal memories and a cooking video; Mahindra praised Patekar’s distinctive presence and influence.
- When
- Patekar died on October 8, 2026; Irani and Mahindra posted tributes that day.
- Where
- Patekar died at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa. His last rites were held at his farmhouse near Pune.
- Why
- The tributes followed reports of Patekar’s death at age 75.
- Age at death
- 75
- Reported date of death
- October 8, 2026
- Reported cause
- Cardiac arrest
- Residence
- Dona Paula, Goa
- Irani’s affectionate name for Patekar
- “Dada”
- Last conversation recalled
- Patekar asked Irani when she would visit him in Pune; she said she would come soon.
- Last rites
- Held at Patekar’s farmhouse near Pune with full state honours.
Sources
Smriti Irani remembers Nana Patekar; Anand Mahindra compares him to Marlon Brando
Smriti Irani Remembers 'Dada' Nana Patekar In Tearful Post; Reveals Last Phone Call - 'Aa Re Pune, Kadhi Yeshil?'
Smriti Irani shares video of Nana Patekar making food for her, recalls his last conversation of inviting her to Pune
