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Anaspure Says Drought Relief Would Best Honor Nana Patekar
Actor Makarand Anaspure said he was heartbroken by the death of Nana Patekar.
Anaspure had known Patekar for 11 years.
They also worked together on NAAM Foundation, a social initiative.
Anaspure said doing more to help people facing drought in Maharashtra would be the best way to honor Patekar.
He attended Patekar’s funeral at the actor’s farmhouse in Donje, Pune.
Patekar died in Goa at age 75, according to the article.
His funeral was held in Pune, and the state government gave him a state funeral.
Anaspure was seen grieving and comforting members of Patekar’s family.
Makarand Anaspure said helping Maharashtra address drought would be the best tribute to Nana Patekar.
Anaspure said he had known Patekar for 11 years and worked with him through NAAM Foundation.
Anaspure attended Patekar’s funeral at the actor’s farmhouse in Donje, Pune, and was visibly grieving.
Patekar’s remains were brought to Pune from Goa, where he died at age 75 on October 8, 2026.
The Maharashtra government accorded Patekar a state funeral in recognition of his contributions to Indian cinema and theatre.
- Who
- Makarand Anaspure spoke about the death of Nana Patekar.
- What
- Anaspure said further efforts to help Maharashtra deal with drought would be the best tribute to Patekar.
- Where
- Patekar died in Goa, and his final rites were held at his farmhouse in Donje, Pune.
- When
- Anaspure made the remarks while speaking to IANS; Patekar died on October 8, 2026.
- Why
- Anaspure said he wanted to honor Patekar, his longtime friend and collaborator, by helping people affected by drought.
Key facts
- Nana Patekar's age
- 75
- Date of death
- October 8, 2026
- Place of death
- His residence in Goa
- Funeral location
- His farmhouse in Donje, Pune
- Anaspure and Patekar's friendship
- Anaspure said he had known Patekar for 11 years.
- Shared initiative
- NAAM Foundation
- State funeral
- The Maharashtra government accorded Patekar a state funeral for his contribution to Indian cinema and theatre.
Quotes
Makarand Anaspure
Actor and longtime colleague of Nana Patekar in the NAAM Foundation
“The news is heartbreaking. Whatever is happening is heartbreaking, and it’s going to take time for us to come to terms with the loss. But meanwhile, helping, helping, but doing a lot more, doing a lot more to help Maharashtra deal with the drought situation, would be the best way to pay tribute to Nana,”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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