Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Nana Patekar Remembered for Dedication During Vanvaas Snowstorm Scene
Ashwini Kalsekar remembered working with actor Nana Patekar in the film Vanvaas.
She said he kept performing an important scene while a snowstorm made the filming very cold.
The crew was worried about him, but he continued giving takes for the scene.
Kalsekar also said Patekar helped and encouraged people around him.
She recalled that he once called her to praise her acting.
Other actors also shared memories and tributes after his death.
The article says Patekar will be laid to rest at his Pune farmhouse with full state honours.
Actor Ashwini Kalsekar said Nana Patekar’s death left her shocked and numb.
Kalsekar recalled that Patekar filmed an emotional Vanvaas scene during a snowstorm, despite freezing conditions.
She said he took several takes in the snow for a planned drone shot, and his tongue was frozen.
Kalsekar remembered Patekar as generous and supportive, including praising her work and ensuring crew members were fed.
Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah and Gul Panag also paid tribute to Patekar’s work and character.
- Who
- Nana Patekar, Ashwini Kalsekar and other actors who paid tribute to him.
- What
- Kalsekar recalled Patekar’s dedication while filming Vanvaas and spoke about his generosity; colleagues mourned his death.
- When
- Patekar died on Thursday morning; the article does not state a date.
- Where
- The Vanvaas scene was filmed amid a snowstorm; Patekar will be laid to rest at his Pune farmhouse.
- Why
- The actors shared memories and tributes following Patekar’s death.
Reported details
No opposing account
Snowstorm filming
Reported details
Kalsekar recalled that Patekar performed the scene in freezing conditions and continued despite his tongue being frozen.
No opposing account
The article provides no conflicting account; it reports Kalsekar’s recollection.
- Film
- Vanvaas (2024)
- Scene recalled
- An emotional scene filmed during a snowstorm
- Takes
- Kalsekar said Patekar gave three or four takes in the snow; the crew sought a perfect drone shot.
- Kalsekar’s other recollection
- Patekar called to praise her performance in Andhadhun.
- Reported cause of death
- Cardiac arrest
- Funeral
- Pune farmhouse, with full state honours