Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Nana Patekar Cremated Late After Goa-to-Pune Transport Delays
Reports say actor Nana Patekar died in Goa on October 8, 2026.
His family had to bring his remains to their farmhouse near Pune.
The journey took longer than expected, and some medical and legal procedures also had to be completed.
His son Malhar said the family chose to hold the funeral that night rather than wait until the next morning.
The cremation happened at about 11:30 p.m.
It was held with state honours, including a ceremonial salute from police.
Malhar lit the funeral pyre as people chanted “Nana Amar Rahe.”
One report says Patekar had kept dry wood at the farmhouse for his own cremation.
Reports say Nana Patekar, 75, died in Goa on Thursday, October 8, 2026, after a cardiac arrest.
His remains were transported from Goa to his farmhouse in Donje, near Pune.
His son Malhar said the family proceeded that night because the journey and preparations took longer than expected.
The cremation took place at about 11:30 p.m. with full state honours and a ceremonial police salute.
Reports also cite medico-legal procedures, an autopsy, and Patekar’s stored dry wood for his cremation.
- Who
- Actor Nana Patekar; his son Malhar explained the timing of the last rites.
- What
- Patekar was cremated late at night with full state honours.
- When
- Thursday, October 8, 2026; the cremation took place at about 11:30 p.m.
- Where
- At Patekar’s farmhouse in Donje near Pune, after his remains were transported from Goa.
- Why
- The journey from Goa, logistical constraints, and medico-legal procedures delayed the preparations; the family chose not to wait until the next morning.
- Age
- 75, according to the reports
- Reported cause of death
- Cardiac arrest in Goa
- Reported time of death
- Around 5:20 a.m. on October 8, 2026, according to one account
- Cremation time
- About 11:30 p.m. on October 8, 2026
- Cremation location
- Patekar’s farmhouse in Donje near Pune
- Reported delay factors
- Transport from Goa, travel constraints, and medico-legal procedures
- Honours
- Full state honours and a ceremonial police salute
- Reported personal detail
- One account says Patekar had stored dry wood at his farmhouse for his cremation
