Nana Patekar Was Set To Join Madhuri Dixit's Kon Honar Crorepati Premiere; Sonali Bendre Steps In After His Demise

Mumbai, India experienced an unexpected turn of events as veteran actor Nana Patekar was set to join the premiere of Madhuri Dixit's Marathi version of Kaun Banega Crorepati. The shoot for the episode, titled Kon Honar Crorepati (KHC), had been scheduled for the upcoming weekend. However, the legendary actor passed away on Thursday, leaving a void in the film industry.

Madhuri Dixit paid tribute to Patekar on Instagram, describing him as a "great artist, a powerful personality and an unforgettable voice." Nana Patekar's son, Malhar Patekar, spoke to the media after the last rites, stating that his father's achievements would immortalize him, and that carrying forward his vision would shape the future.

Patekar had a career spanning nearly five decades and delivered acclaimed performances in various films, including Parinda, Prahar, Angaar, Krantiveer, Tiranga, Khamoshi, and Ab Tak Chhappan. In recent years, he appeared in Housefull 5 alongside Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, and others, and played a police officer in Vishal Bhardwaj’s O’Romeo.