PM Narendra Modi mourns Nana Patekar, recalls his 'intensity, individuality and unmistakable presence'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday led the nation in mourning veteran actor Nana Patekar , hailing him as a performer of rare intensity and individuality whose characters "will be remembered for generations," and whose outspokenness set him apart as much as his craft. Patekar, 75, died earlier in the day at his residence in Goa after suffering a cardiac arrest. 'His passing leaves a deep…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned the passing of veteran actor Nana Patekar, hailing him as a performer of exceptional intensity and individuality. Patekar, 75, died from a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. In a post on X, Modi praised Patekar's remarkable versatility and creativity, noting that his characters will be remembered for generations.
He also commended Patekar's candour, stating that he never hesitated to express his beliefs. The Prime Minister described Patekar's contribution to Hindi and Marathi cinema as immense and extended condolences to his family, friends, and countless admirers. Tributes poured in from across the film industry and beyond, with Akshay Kumar describing Patekar as "one of a kind" and his voice and intensity unforgettable.
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