Nana Patekar funeral: Veteran actor cremated with full state honours in Pune as over 1,000 gather
The mortal remains of veteran actor Nana Patekar arrived at his farmhouse in Donje village late on Thursday night, where more than 1,000 people had gathered to pay their respects. Many had waited for hours in the heat to bid farewell to the actor, whom they affectionately called “Nana” or “Nanaji”. Patekar, who died in Goa in the early hours of Thursday at the age of 75, was cremated with full…
Actress Tanushree Dutta, who first brought allegations of sexual harassment against veteran actor Nana Patekar to light in India's #MeToo movement of 2018, has strongly defended her controversial remark following his unexpected death on October 8. During the filming of Horn Ok Pleassss in 2008, Dutta accused Patekar of inappropriate behavior and sexual misconduct.
Despite the backlash she faced for her "evil dead" statement, Dutta maintained that her personal experience with Patekar changed her perception of him. She emphasized that people's experiences can vary, but she felt her suffering had finally come to an end with his passing. In a video, Dutta accused those criticizing her of generating views and likes, stating that accountability and repentance were essential.
Regarding Patekar's death, Dutta declared it a "miracle," believing it brought her suffering to an end. She further alleged that Patekar had connections and had caused her years of pain. The actress expressed relief, attributing her comfort to her faith in Lord Krishna.
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