A prayer meet was held in Mumbai in reminiscence of veteran actor Nana Patekar, with actors Shivaji Satam, Rohini Hattangadi, Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, Varsha Usgaonkar, and director Mehul Kumar amongst those that attended to pay their respects to the late actor.
Nana Patekar remembered at prayer meet
Titled ‘Aathvanilya Nana’, the prayer meet was held on the P.L. Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy complicated in Prabhadevi, Mumbai
Members of the movie trade gathered to pay their respects to the late actor and keep in mind his contribution to Indian cinema and Marathi theatre.
Remembering the late actor, Mundhe mentioned, “He was a very great individual. He was a delicate particular person. His views on society had been very easy. He was a person of nice utility and objective. He was an integral a part of society, deeply involved with easy methods to assist others, particularly the poor, and easy methods to uplift them… To me, this assertion holds the utmost significance… We try to observe that very same path…”
A particular rangoli on the entrance of the venue additionally drew consideration. The paintings featured Nana Patekar’s character from his acclaimed Marathi movie ‘Natsamrat’, paying tribute to one in every of his memorable performances.
Nana Patekar’s dying
Nana Patekar handed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, on the age of 75, following a cardiac arrest in Goa.
Identified for his intense display screen presence and performances throughout Hindi and Marathi cinema, the veteran actor had a profession spanning movies and theatre. His work and involvement in socially pushed initiatives additionally shaped a part of his legacy.