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Amitabh Bachchan Pays Emotional Tribute to Nana Patekar
Amitabh Bachchan spoke about Nana Patekar at the start of a television show.
He said Nana had died and remembered him as a talented actor and a kind person.
He also called Nana a friend and someone who helped society.
Amitabh said Nana was brave, simple and honest.
He remembered Nana’s earlier visit to the show.
Nana had donated his prize money to people in need, according to the article.
Amitabh said Nana’s voice, good deeds and lessons would stay with people.
Nana’s remains were taken from Goa to Pune for his final rites.
The Maharashtra government arranged a state funeral to honour his contributions.
Amitabh Bachchan opened a Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 episode by announcing Nana Patekar’s death and paying tribute.
Bachchan remembered Patekar as an unparalleled artist, friend, well-wisher and social worker.
He praised Patekar’s fearlessness, simplicity and willingness to speak the truth.
Bachchan recalled Patekar’s earlier appearance on the show and said his generosity and lessons would endure.
Patekar’s remains were brought from Goa to Pune for final rites, and Maharashtra granted him a state funeral.
- Who
- Amitabh Bachchan paid tribute to Nana Patekar.
- What
- Bachchan remembered Patekar on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18; Patekar’s final rites were being held near Pune.
- Where
- The tribute was on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18. The final rites were at Patekar’s farmhouse in Donje village, near Khadakwasla, outside Pune.
- When
- The tribute was delivered at the beginning of Thursday’s episode; the remains arrived in Pune on Thursday evening.
- Why
- Bachchan honoured Patekar’s work, character and social service; Maharashtra granted him a state funeral in recognition of his contributions.
Key facts
- Tribute speaker
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Person remembered
- Nana Patekar
- Programme
- Kaun Banega Crorepati 18
- Earlier show appearance
- The article says Patekar previously appeared on the show and donated his prize money to those in need.
- Route of remains
- Goa to Pune
- Final rites location
- Patekar’s farmhouse in Donje village, near Khadakwasla, on Pune’s outskirts
- Funeral
- The Maharashtra government accorded Patekar a state funeral.
Quotes
Amitabh Bachchan
Actor and host of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18
“Deviyo aur sajjano, Nana Patekar ji ka achanak aaj subah swargwas ho gaya. Ek adwitiya kalakar, mitra, shubhchintak, aur ek utkrisht samaj sevak aaj hamare beech nahi rahe.”
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“Kuch log hamare jeevan se chale jaate hain, lekin unki aawaz, unke paropkar, unki sikhai hui seekh hamare bhitar reh jaati hai. Nana unhi logon mein se ek the.”
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