Nana Patekar demise: Condolences pour in

CM Sawant mourns Nana Patekar’s demise
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant expressed deep sorrow over the demise of veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar. He remembered Patekar’s remarkable contribution to theatre and Hindi and Marathi cinema, and offered condolences to his family, friends, admirers and the entire film fraternity.

PM Modi mourns demise of Nana Patekar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of Nana Patekar, remembering his versatility, powerful screen presence and immense contribution to Hindi and Marathi cinema.

Amit Shah mourns demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar
Amit Shah condoled the demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar, recalling his five-decade contribution to cinema and impactful performances, and prayed for his soul to rest in peace.

Fadnavis mourns demise of Nana Patekar
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis mourned the passing of actor and close friend Nana Patekar, recalling his iconic roles, contribution to Marathi and Hindi cinema, and social work for farmers and drought relief.

Yogi Adityanath condoles demise of Nana Patekar
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath mourned the demise of actor Nana Patekar, recalling his contribution to Indian cinema and social causes, and prayed for peace to his soul.

Actors express shock and grief over Nana Patekar’s demise
Actors across the film fraternity expressed deep grief and shock over the demise of Nana Patekar, remembering his exceptional craft and powerful performances across both theatre and cinema. They praised his unmatched dedication, work ethic and lasting contribution to the Indian acting scene. 

We saw the Goenkar Nana that day: Shashikant Punaji
Samraat Club International (State-1) President Shashikant Punaji recalled Nana Patekar making the Samrat Club installation unforgettable by playing the shamel and dancing with performers. He said, “We saw the Goenkar Nana that day,” reflecting his deep love for Goa. Punaji also remembered Nana’s work for farmers through the Naam Foundation and called his demise a huge loss for the country.
Konkani poet and author Punaji recalled their recent interaction at an evening in Goa. Punaji praised Patekar’s artistic side and said he regretted not getting to hear him speak in Konkani. 

His presence hijacked the day, his words stayed with us: Akshay Khandeparkar
Samrat Club member Akshay Khandeparkar expressed deep grief over Nana Patekar’s demise, recalling how the actor’s presence had ‘hijacked’ the club’s installation and made it unforgettable.
He remembered Nana dancing with performers, speaking about Manohar Parrikar and hugging Utpal Parrikar. Khandeparkar recalled Nana saying, “Life is unpredictable... we must do everything with a full heart.”

Never thought this would be my last opportunity: Utpal Parrikar
Utpal Parrikar paid an emotional tribute to Nana Patekar, recalling the words of wisdom the veteran actor generously shared whenever they met. He expressed grief that he never imagined their last meeting would be his final opportunity to hear Nana's guidance. He prayed for his soul to rest in peace.

Babu Kavlekar expresses grief over Nana Patekar’s demise
Former Deputy CM Babu Kavlekar expressed shock and grief over Nana Patekar's demise, remembering him as a great man, good friend and a transparent, happy-go-lucky person. He also praised Patekar's contribution to farmers' welfare through his foundation.

Digambar Kamat mourns Nana Patekar’s demise
Minister Digambar Kamat expressed grief over Nana Patekar's passing, recalling his memorable speech at the Samraat Club installation ceremony and their friendship. Kamat said Patekar was also a wonderful cook and always looked out for farmers. He described his demise as a great loss of a legend and prayed for his soul to rest in peace.

Group Priority condoles death of Nana Patekar
Group Priority expressed its deepest condolences on the demise of veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar, paying tribute to his remarkable contribution to cinema and his enduring legacy.