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Shah Rukh Khan Remembers Mentor Nana Patekar After His Death
Shah Rukh Khan shared memories of actor Nana Patekar after Patekar died at age 75.
Khan said they first met when he was feeling shy and fixing his hair.
Patekar told him to focus on being an actor instead of trying to look like a hero.
Khan remembered him as honest, even when his words were blunt.
He also said Patekar showed affection in an unusual way.
Khan called him a mentor, teacher, critic and friend.
They enjoyed playing carrom, and Patekar often won.
Khan said he wished they had more time to talk and play together.
He said he would miss Patekar and remember his advice.
Shah Rukh Khan paid tribute to Nana Patekar after Patekar died at age 75.
Khan recalled that Patekar corrected him during their first meeting, telling him to act rather than style himself like a hero.
Khan described Patekar as straightforward and honest, and as a mentor, teacher, critic and friend.
He remembered Patekar’s distinctive way of showing affection and his repeated victories in their carrom games.
The actors appeared together in Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992) and Shakti: The Power (2002).
- Who
- Shah Rukh Khan paid tribute to Nana Patekar.
- What
- Khan recalled their friendship, first meeting, advice and carrom games after Patekar's death.
- Where
- Patekar died at his home in Goa; Khan shared his tribute on social media.
- When
- Patekar died on October 8; the reports describe Khan's tribute following his death.
- Why
- Khan was remembering Patekar after his death and expressing his affection and grief.
Key facts
- Nana Patekar's age
- 75
- Date of death
- October 8
- Reported cause
- Cardiac arrest; one report describes it as severe.
- Place of death
- His home in Goa
- Shared film
- Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992)
- Shared film
- Shakti: The Power (2002)
- Khan's recollection
- Patekar was an unbeatable carrom player who often won their games.
Quotes
Shah Rukh Khan
Actor who paid tribute to Nana Patekar
“He didn't flatter you. He didn't tell you what you wanted to hear. He told you what you needed to hear. That was Nana. Straightforward. Rough, honest and had the most beautiful smile. He always had a strange way of showing affection. He would shout at you first, and then somewhere between the third or fourth insult, you realised you were being hugged. He loved me and I loved him back.”
NDTV
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“The Heavens will be blessed to have you... a masterful actor and an unbeatable carrom champion. Love you and miss you dearly!! Too soon my Hero Actor! RIP.”
NDTV
Sources
Shah Rukh Khan recalls Nana Patekar’s advice to never lose the actor in him - Telegraph India
Shah Rukh Khan Remembers 'Mentor' Nana Patekar, Wishes They Had More Time Together: Will Miss You Dearly
'Gone Too Soon My Hero Actor': Shah Rukh Khan Remembers Nana Patekar As Mentor, Friend And 'Unbeatable Carrom Champion'
Shah Rukh Khan Pays Tribute To Nana Patekar, Recalls Their First Meeting And Carrom Games: 'Wish We Had Time To Have More Conversations'
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