Condolences pour in from Andhra for Nana Patekar

Andhra Pradesh leaders expressed their condolences following the passing of veteran actor and producer Nana Patekar on Thursday. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu mourned the loss, stating Patekar's remarkable performances and immense contribution to Indian cinema would be remembered for generations. Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan recalled the actor's outstanding work in Hindi and various languages, emphasizing his significant service to the film industry.

IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh also conveyed his condolences, highlighting Patekar's versatility and ability to portray diverse characters with ease. Tourism and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh described the actor's sudden demise as deeply painful, noting he had won acclaim for his performances across multiple languages and had rendered outstanding service to the film industry.

The Padma Shri awardee's death was mourned as an irreparable loss to Indian cinema by the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president Y.S. Sharmila, who spoke of his memorable performances and the indelible mark he left on the industry. The Andhra Pradesh Film Development Corporation (APFDC) paid rich tributes to Patekar and noted filmmaker Singeetam Srinivasa Rao at its board meeting in Vijayawada.

APFDC leaders garlanded the portraits of the two film personalities and recalled their contributions to Indian cinema, noting Patekar's distinct identity through powerful and versatile performances, while Singeetam Srinivasa Rao's innovative and experimental films brought recognition to Indian filmmaking through his creativity and directorial skills.