Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Shekhar Suman Cancels Show Finale After Nana Patekar’s Death
Shekhar Suman planned for actor Nana Patekar to be the last guest on the first season of his talk show.
Suman said Patekar had recently called to praise the show and wanted to appear on it.
They had also worked together on a film that was completed but never released.
Suman had hoped they would share stories and laughter during the episode.
Patekar died before it could be recorded.
Suman said he would not invite someone else because nobody could replace him.
He chose to end the season by remembering Patekar instead.
Patekar died on October 8, aged 75.
Reports said he was found unresponsive at his home in Goa after chest discomfort.
Shekhar Suman said Nana Patekar was scheduled to be the final guest of Season 1 of Shekhar Tonite.
Suman said Patekar had called recently to praise the show and had expressed interest in appearing on it.
Suman decided not to invite another guest, saying no one could take Patekar’s place.
Suman recalled their earlier work together on the unreleased 1990 film Tadap and imagined a candid conversation for the show.
Patekar died on October 8 at age 75; reports said he was found unresponsive at his Goa residence after severe chest discomfort.
- Who
- Shekhar Suman paid tribute to actor Nana Patekar.
- What
- Suman said Patekar was set to be the final guest of Shekhar Tonite’s first season, but he would not replace him after Patekar’s death.
- When
- Patekar died on October 8; the year is not specified in the articles.
- Where
- Patekar was reportedly found unresponsive at his residence in Goa.
- Why
- Suman said he could not invite another guest because Patekar was irreplaceable and chose to end the season with memories of him.
Proceed with the finale
End the season with Patekar’s memory
Whether to replace the planned guest
Proceed with the finale
The planned episode might have gone ahead with another guest, but the articles do not report anyone advocating this option.
End the season with Patekar’s memory
Suman decided not to invite anyone else, saying no one could take Patekar’s place.
- Show
- Shekhar Tonite
- Planned appearance
- Final guest of Season 1
- Host
- Shekhar Suman
- Tribute platforms
- YouTube and Instagram
- Previous collaboration
- The 1990 film Tadap, which was completed but never released
- Date of death
- October 8; year not specified
- Age
- 75
- Reported location and circumstances
- Found unresponsive at his Goa residence after reportedly suffering severe chest discomfort
