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Amitabh Bachchan remembers Nana Patekar with videos and a tribute
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has paid tribute to fellow actor Nana Patekar, who died on October 8 at the age of 75.
Bachchan shared throwback videos on Instagram showing moments from their work and public appearances together.
The two actors starred together in the 1999 film Kohram, their only film together.
Patekar also appeared on Bachchan’s quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati, including in 2024.
In a blog post, Bachchan said they often kept in touch by message and that he felt speechless when no message came that day.
He also wrote about how memories of loved ones who have died remain with those left behind.
Patekar was cremated with state honours at his family farmhouse in Pune.
Amitabh Bachchan paid tribute to actor Nana Patekar after Patekar died on Thursday, October 8, 2026, aged 75.
Bachchan shared throwback videos of the two actors on Instagram, including clips linked to their film Kohram and Patekar's appearances on Kaun Banega Crorepati.
In a blog post, Bachchan wrote that they kept in touch through messages every other day and said, “Today, he didn't message me.”
The actors' professional association and friendship went back almost 30 years, according to Hindustan Times.
Patekar died at his home in Goa and was cremated with state honours at his family farmhouse in Donje, Pune.
- Who
- Amitabh Bachchan paid tribute to Nana Patekar.
- What
- Bachchan shared throwback videos and wrote about his grief after Patekar's death.
- When
- Bachchan shared the tribute on Friday, October 9, 2026; Patekar died on Thursday, October 8.
- Where
- The tribute was shared on Instagram and Bachchan's blog; Patekar died at his home in Goa and was cremated in Donje, Pune.
- Why
- Bachchan was remembering his friend and co-actor after his death.
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Stabdh! Har doosre din unka aur hamara contact message ke zariye rehta tha. Aaj unka message nahi aaya! (Speechless! Every other day, he and I would stay in touch through messages. Today, he didn't message me),
Bachchan and Patekar appeared together at the muhurat of their film Kohram.
Patekar appeared on Kaun Banega Crorepati, where he spoke about his social work.
Patekar died at his home in Goa, aged 75, and was cremated with state honours at his Donje farmhouse in Pune that night.
Bachchan shared throwback videos of Patekar on Instagram and wrote about their regular contact in his blog.
- Nana Patekar's age
- 75
- Amitabh Bachchan and Nana Patekar's professional association
- Almost 30 years
- Film featured in a throwback clip
- Kohram (1999)
- Patekar's place of death
- His home in Goa
- Funeral location
- His Donje farmhouse in Pune
Sources
Amitabh Bachchan writes ‘loved ones gone’ in Nana Patekar’s memory, shares emotional videos
‘Today he didn't message’: Amitabh Bachchan remembers Nana Patekar with emotional throwback video, says he is still speechless
Amitabh Bachchan pays tribute to Nana Patekar with throwback videos
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