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Sonali Bendre replaces Nana Patekar as guest on Kon Honar Crorepati premiere
Nana Patekar died at 75 on October 8, the day he was due to shoot an appearance on Kon Honar Crorepati.
The Marathi quiz show had planned to bring him together with Madhuri Dixit, his co-star in the 1998 film Wajood.
Sonali Bendre will take his place as the guest in the opening episode.
Dixit is hosting the new season, the first time the show has had a female host.
The premiere will also be the first time Dixit and Bendre have appeared together on screen.
Bendre will play for the Happy Pet Foundation, which supports animal welfare.
The show premieres on Sony Marathi and Sony LIV on October 12 at 9 PM.
Sonali Bendre will replace Nana Patekar as the celebrity guest on the premiere of Kon Honar Crorepati after Patekar died at age 75.
Patekar had been scheduled to shoot for the episode on October 8.
Madhuri Dixit will host the new season of the Marathi quiz show.
Bendre will play for the Happy Pet Foundation in the opening episode.
The premiere is scheduled to air on October 12 at 9 PM.
- Who
- Sonali Bendre will appear as the guest, with Madhuri Dixit hosting. Nana Patekar had been scheduled to appear.
- What
- Bendre is replacing Patekar on the premiere episode of Kon Honar Crorepati.
- When
- The show is scheduled to premiere on October 12 at 9 PM. Patekar died on October 8.
- Where
- The show is the Marathi quiz programme Kon Honar Crorepati.
- Why
- Patekar’s death led the makers to change the premiere plans.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Nana Patekar died at age 75; he had been scheduled to shoot for the show that day.
The makers revealed that Sonali Bendre would replace Patekar as the premiere guest.
Kon Honar Crorepati is scheduled to premiere at 9 PM.
- Replacement guest
- Sonali Bendre
- Host
- Madhuri Dixit
- Formerly scheduled guest
- Nana Patekar
- Patekar’s age at death
- 75
- Premiere
- October 12 at 9 PM
- Charity Bendre will play for
- Happy Pet Foundation
What people are saying
A great artist, a powerful personality and an unforgettable voice… With Nana Patekar's passing, the film industry has lost a treasured and legendary actor. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. A heartfelt tribute.
Sonali and I have never done a film together. But it's never too late! Today, we're finally together on the sets of Kon Honar Crorepati. It's a celebration, and I'm glad that I am starting this new chapter with you. Sharing the screen with you feels like such a special occasion. It is a celebration for me.
Kon Honar Crorepati now has a female host, and who could be better than Madhuri? I have always been a Madhuri Dixit fan, but I've also gotten to know her better. Her younger son and my son go to school together, so we meet often, but sharing screen space has never happened.
Sources
Nana Patekar was set to appear on Kon Honar Crorepati premiere with Madhuri
Nana Patekar was to appear on Kon Honar Crorepati, host Madhuri Dixit pays tribute
Nana Patekar was to shoot premiere episode of Kon Honar Crorepati with Madhuri Dixit before his death; Sonali Bendre steps in as guest for Marathi KBC
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