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Nana Patekar’s Final Rites Held At Pune Farmhouse In Donje; Maharashtra Bids Emotional Farewell | Videos

The final rites of veteran actor Nana Patekar were performed late on Thursday at his farmhouse in Donje, on the outskirts of Pune, bringing an emotional end to the actor’s association with the state, cinema industry and the local community. Patekar was airlifted from Goa around 7:00 pm and was landed at 8:10 pm on Pune airport. Pune, Maharashtra: The mortal remains of late veteran actor Nana…

Nana Patekar’s Final Rites Held At Pune Farmhouse In Donje; Maharashtra Bids Emotional Farewell | Videos

The final rites of renowned actor Nana Patekar were conducted at his farmhouse in Donje, Pune, marking the end of his connection with Maharashtra, cinema, and the local community. The actor's body was transported from Goa early Thursday evening, landing in Pune airport at 8:10 pm.

Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, paid his respects to Patekar's remains at Pune Airport before heading to Mumbai. Patekar's mortal remains were then brought back to his farmhouse in Donje at around 9:35 pm.

Born and raised in Mumbai, Patekar had requested his final rites to be held in Pune, as confirmed by a worker at his farmhouse. The late actor's close ties to the region were evident in his contributions towards issues such as farmers and drought.

Notable figures, including Pravin Tarde, Rajesh Patil, Gauri Devi, Shreya Shetty, and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, gathered in Donje to pay their respects to the actor who had significantly impacted Maharashtra and Indian cinema.

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