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‘His Calls Were As Random…’: Smriti Irani Recalls Last Conversation With Nana Patekar, ‘Come To Pune, When Will You Visit?’ Still Echoes

The entire entertainment industry is mourning the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar . Amid the grief, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 actress and politician Smriti Irani took to social media to remember the late actor with an emotional post. She shared a video of Nana cooking fish and recalled several cherished moments with the actor, whom she fondly called ‘Dada’. Smriti began her heartfelt…

‘His Calls Were As Random…’: Smriti Irani Recalls Last Conversation With Nana Patekar, ‘Come To Pune, When Will You Visit?’ Still Echoes

Veteran actor Nana Patekar's death has left the entertainment industry in mourning. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 actress and politician Smriti Irani paid tribute to the late actor through an emotional social media post. Smriti fondly referred to Nana as 'Dada' and shared a video of him cooking fish. She began her tribute by explaining that 'Dada' was the nickname she called him, as the world knew him as Nana Patekar.

Smriti recalled their conversations, which were often unexpected but always precious, noting that they were devoid of formalities and pleasantries. Her only memory of their interactions was his familiar voice asking, 'Kahan hai re?'. Smriti also revealed that she had few photographs with Nana, expressing her surprise that photographs would become the sole memories of their moments together.

Despite his tough exterior, Smriti said Nana was always warm and affectionate, often obliging when she would call him out of the blue or put him on the phone with young artists who admired him. Among her cherished memories, Smriti highlighted a time when Nana cooked for her, emphasizing the simplicity of their moments together.

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