Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Amitabh Bachchan Remembers Nana Patekar and His Bollywood Legacy
Nana Patekar, a well-known actor, died at age 75 after a serious heart problem.
His friend and co-star Amitabh Bachchan shared memories of him.
Bachchan also remembered him on the television quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati.
In an interview, Patekar said Bachchan changed filmmaking because he could act, dance, and play different kinds of roles.
Patekar had appeared on the show in 2024.
Bachchan said Patekar gave his winnings to charity.
Patekar was cremated with full state honours in Pune.
Bachchan said he will remember Patekar’s kindness and work.
Nana Patekar died at age 75 on Thursday, October 8, after a severe cardiac arrest at his home in Goa.
Amitabh Bachchan shared memories of his Kohram co-star and paid tribute on Kaun Banega Crorepati season 18.
A clip from a 2024 NDTV interview showed Patekar saying Bachchan’s versatility changed filmmaking and put some performers “out of business.”
Bachchan recalled hosting Patekar on KBC in 2024 and said Patekar donated his winnings to charity.
Patekar was cremated with full state honours at his farmhouse in Pune, Maharashtra, late Thursday night.
- Who
- Nana Patekar and his co-star Amitabh Bachchan.
- What
- Patekar died, and Bachchan shared tributes recalling his friendship, acting legacy, and charity.
- When
- Patekar died Thursday, October 8; Bachchan shared a memory on Friday evening.
- Where
- Patekar died at his home in Goa and was cremated at his farmhouse in Pune, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The article reports that Patekar died following a severe cardiac arrest.
Patekar’s observation
Bachchan’s tribute
Bachchan’s effect on filmmaking
Patekar’s observation
Patekar said Bachchan’s range—as hero, comedian, dancer, and performer in a saree—changed filmmaking and put many people out of business.
Bachchan’s tribute
Bachchan’s tribute focused on Patekar’s artistry, friendship, courage, simplicity, and service; it did not dispute Patekar’s assessment.
- Nana Patekar's age
- 75
- Reported cause of death
- Severe cardiac arrest
- Place of death
- His home in Goa
- Cremation
- Full state honours at his farmhouse in Pune, Maharashtra, late Thursday night
- Amitabh Bachchan collaboration
- The 1999 action film Kohram
- KBC appearance recalled
- Kaun Banega Crorepati season 16, in 2024
- Charitable act
- Bachchan said Patekar donated his KBC winning amount to charity