Nana Patekar's son Malhar breaks silence on Tanushree Dutta's remarks: 'Judiciary cleared him, case over'

A week after acclaimed actor Nana Patekar passed away, his son Malhar Patekar addressed actor Tanushree Dutta's recent remarks, stating that the case had already been cleared by the judiciary. Without mentioning Dutta by name, Malhar clarified that the matter was now resolved and urged people to leave it be. In a statement to Hindustan Times, he expressed that he would not speak to those who continued to speak about the issue.

Patekar, who died of a cardiac arrest in Goa at the age of 75, was honored with a state funeral for his significant contributions to Indian cinema. Dutta, an actress, model, and former Miss India Universe, had accused Patekar of sexual harassment and intimidation on the set of the 2009 film Horn 'Ok' Pleassss. The allegations marked the beginning of India's #MeToo movement.

Dutta did not address Malhar's statement directly but instead shared her personal experiences since the #MeToo movement. She detailed the emotional and physical toll it had taken on her, mentioning incidents like someone tampering with her car brakes and threatening calls. She urged those responsible to be punished.

Malhar also provided insight into his father's last years, explaining that Nana had gradually reduced his film appearances due to a desire to create unique stories and focus on social work. He mentioned that his father believed in evolving as an actor and that he was increasingly involved in social causes, such as bringing schools to Kashmir and supporting farmers.