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Maratha Light Infantry centre mourns actor Nana Patekar
The Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre has expressed condolences following the death of actor and director Nana Patekar.
Patekar was an Honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army.
His connection with the centre began when he trained for three years in Belagavi for the film *Prahaar: The Final Attack*.
In the film, he played Major V. S. Chavan, a soldier from the regiment.
The centre said he stayed in touch with its members and served alongside army personnel during the 1999 Kargil War.
It said it would remember him for his portrayal of a soldier and his long association with the regiment.
The centre conveyed condolences to his family.
The Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre has expressed condolences over actor and director Nana Patekar’s death.
The centre remembered Patekar as an Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of the Territorial Army and for his role in the film Prahaar: The Final Attack.
Patekar trained for three years at Belagavi for the film.
The centre said he remained in personal touch with regiment members and served alongside army personnel during the 1999 Kargil War.
- Who
- The Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre and its members mourned Nana Patekar, an actor and director.
- What
- The centre expressed condolences over his death and recalled his association with the regiment.
- When
- The centre’s statement was reported on October 12, 2026. The date of Patekar’s death is not stated.
- Where
- Belagavi, where Patekar trained for the film Prahaar: The Final Attack.
- Why
- The centre said Patekar had a lasting association with the regiment and portrayed one of its soldiers in the film.
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The MLIRC fraternity deeply mourns the sad demise of Mr. Patekar, distinguished actor, filmmaker and Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of the Territorial Army.
His service alongside army personnel during the 1999 Kargil War further reflected his deep respect for the uniform and commitment to the nation
Patekar undertook three years of military training at Belagavi for the film.
Patekar served alongside army personnel during the Kargil War, according to the centre.
The centre expressed condolences over Patekar’s death.
- Institution
- Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre
- Actor
- Nana Patekar
- Training
- Three years at Belagavi for Prahaar: The Final Attack
- Military rank
- Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of the Territorial Army
- Service
- Alongside army personnel during the 1999 Kargil War







