Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Mickey Mehta Remembers Nana Patekar and Their Friendship
Dr. Mickey Mehta spoke about his memories of actor Nana Patekar.
They had known about each other when they were younger because they lived in nearby parts of Mumbai, but they were not friends then.
They first became friends when Mehta drove Patekar to an event held by Amruta Fadnavis’ foundation.
Later, they met in Dubai while Patekar was filming Welcome.
They also exercised at the same gym there.
Mehta said they met three times in total.
He remembered Patekar as funny, quick-witted and spontaneous.
The article reports that Patekar died on October 8.
Dr. Mickey Mehta recalled his friendship with veteran actor Nana Patekar.
Mehta said they knew of each other from neighbouring Mumbai areas but were not friends then.
Their friendship began when Mehta was assigned to drive Patekar to an event for Amruta Fadnavis’ foundation.
They later met in Dubai while Patekar was filming Welcome and worked out at the same gym.
Mehta said their paths crossed three times and described Patekar as witty, spontaneous and entertaining.
- Who
- Dr. Mickey Mehta recalled his friendship with actor Nana Patekar.
- What
- Mehta described how they met and shared his impressions of Patekar.
- When
- The article says Patekar passed away on October 8; it does not specify the year.
- Where
- Their encounters included Mumbai and Dubai.
- Why
- Mehta shared memories of Patekar following the actor’s reported death.
- Person sharing memories
- Dr. Mickey Mehta
- Actor remembered
- Nana Patekar
- First friendship meeting
- A drive to an event for Amruta Fadnavis’ foundation
- Later meeting
- Dubai, while Patekar was filming Welcome
- Number of encounters recalled
- Three
- Reported date of death
- October 8; the year is not stated
- Reported location
- Patekar’s residence in Goa