Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Amitabh Bachchan Honors Nana Patekar With KBC Tribute and Memories
Amitabh Bachchan remembered actor Nana Patekar at the start of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18.
He said Nana was a wonderful actor, a friend and someone who helped others.
Bachchan admired Nana for being brave, honest and simple.
He said Nana’s voice, kindness and lessons would stay with people.
He also remembered Nana visiting KBC and giving away his prize money to help others.
Nana had supported farmers in villages affected by drought.
Bachchan shared old videos of Nana, including one of him singing on the show.
Nana died at age 75 after a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa.
He was cremated with full state honours at his farmhouse near Pune.
Amitabh Bachchan opened a Thursday episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 with a tribute to Nana Patekar.
Bachchan remembered Patekar as an exceptional artist, friend and social worker, praising his honesty, simplicity and fearlessness.
He recalled Patekar’s KBC appearance and donation of his prize money to social work, including support for drought-hit farmers.
Bachchan also shared throwback videos of Patekar, including clips revisiting their friendship and Patekar singing on the KBC set.
Patekar, who died aged 75 after a cardiac arrest at his Goa home, was cremated with full state honours at his farmhouse near Pune.
- Who
- Amitabh Bachchan paid tribute to actor Nana Patekar.
- What
- Bachchan honoured Patekar on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 and shared throwback videos; Patekar was cremated with full state honours.
- When
- The tribute aired on Thursday; Patekar died Thursday morning.
- Where
- The tribute was on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18. Patekar died at his home in Goa and was cremated at his farmhouse in Donje village near Pune.
- Why
- Bachchan honoured Patekar’s acting, personal qualities and social work.
- Tribute speaker
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Person remembered
- Nana Patekar
- Programme
- Kaun Banega Crorepati 18
- Age at death
- 75
- Reported cause of death
- Cardiac arrest at his home in Goa
- KBC appearance
- Patekar donated his prize money to social work; Bachchan recalled his support for drought-hit farmers.
- Shared memories
- Bachchan posted throwback videos, including a clip of Patekar singing “Main Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhata Chala” on KBC.
- Funeral
- Patekar was cremated with full state honours at his farmhouse in Donje village near Pune.
Sources
‘Kuch Log Chale Jaate Hain Lekin...’: Amitabh Bachchan Pays Emotional Tribute To Nana Patekar On Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 - VIDEO
Amitabh Bachchan Pays Tribute To Nana Patekar, Shares Video Of Him Singing Main Zindagi Ka Saath
Amitabh Bachchan Remembers Nana Patekar With Throwbacks, Revisits Iconic Scenes With Late Actor - Watch
'Nana Chale Gaye, Par Unki Aawaz Reh Jayegi': Amitabh Bachchan Remembers Kohram Co-Actor On Kaun Banega Crorepati Set
Amitabh Bachchan pays emotional tribute to Nana Patekar on KBC 18: ‘I salute the art you lived’
