Nana Patekar Death: Akshay Kumar, Prakash Raj, Ram Gopal Varma And More Celebrities Mourn Demise Of Welcome Actor
On Thursday morning, we got the sad news that veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 due to cardiac arrest. He worked in the film industry for nearly five decades and starred in around 90 films. His death has shocked his industry colleagues and friends, and many celebrities like Akshay Kumar, Prakash Raj, Ram Gopal Varma, and others took to social media to mourn his demise.…
Hours before his death, actor Nana Patekar sent a distressing message to a friend at 2:30 am, revealing he was unwell. Less than three hours later, the renowned performer, celebrated for his unique style in Hindi and Marathi cinema, succumbed to a cardiac arrest, according to the hospital where he was taken. Patekar, who was 75, was pronounced dead at 5:20 am.
His son, Malhar, confirmed the tragic news to The Indian Express, hinting at a state funeral in Pune. Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar announced the decision, citing Patekar's invaluable contribution to Marathi theatre and both Hindi and Marathi cinema.
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