{
  "id": 12777790,
  "title": "Akshay Kumar mourns Nana Patekar, recalls ‘one of a kind’ Welcome co-star: 'That voice, that intensity...'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/akshay-kumar-mourns-nana-patekar-recalls-one-of-a-kind-welcome-co",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T03:44:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/akshay-kumar-mourns-nana-patekar-recalls-one-of-a-kind-welcome-co-star-that-voice-that-intensity-1.500702567"
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  "account": "Akshay Kumar mourned the passing of his Welcome co-star Nana Patekar on Thursday, describing the late actor as a rare performer who never needed to exert himself to capture attention in a scene. Patekar died at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa.\n\nIn a heartfelt message on X, Kumar said that he was deeply saddened by the news and that Patekar was “one of those rare performers who never needed to do too much to make you sit up and watch.” He recalled working with Patekar twice, in Anees Bazmee’s 2007 comedy Welcome and more recently in Housefull 5, and expressed his gratitude for the memories they created together. Kumar added, “Nana ji was truly one of a kind. It’s hard to believe you’re gone. Thank you for all the memories. You will be missed more than words can say.”\n\nThe two actors first partnered in Welcome, a film where Patekar’s deadpan turn as gangster Uday Shetty stood in contrast to their more intense roles in earlier works. This unlikely pairing proved to be one of the most enduring in Hindi comedy, with the duo’s scenes and dialogues remaining popular among audiences for nearly two decades. The pair reunited again in Housefull 5.\n\nTributes poured in from across the film industry and public life, including from Riteish Deshmukh, Ravi Kishan, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Gadkari remembered Patekar’s contributions to water conservation through the Naam Foundation. Patekar made his debut in 1978 and received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Parinda. His filmography spanned five decades, including notable works like Agni Sakshi, Khamoshi: The Musical, Apaharan, Rajneeti, and Natsamrat.",
  "summary": "Akshay Kumar, who shared some of his most loved comic moments on screen with Nana Patekar, paid an emotional tribute to his Welcome co-star on Thursday, remembering him as a rare actor who could command a scene without ever trying too hard. Patekar died at his residence in Goa earlier in the day after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was 75. 'He was completely his own' Taking to X, Kumar wrote that…",
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      {
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        "title": "Nana Patekar served with Indian Army in Kargil War",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/nana-patekar-served-with-indian-army-in-kargil-war",
        "published": "2026-10-08T03:02:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Nana Patekar dies at 75: 10 films that defined a legendary career",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/nana-patekar-dies-at-75-10-films-that-defined-a-legendary-career",
        "published": "2026-10-08T03:04:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "HT Morning Brief October 8: Gyanesh Kumar’s Z+ security upgraded; tributes pour in for Nana Patekar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/ht-morning-brief-october-8-gyanesh-kumars-z-security-upgraded",
        "published": "2026-10-08T03:33:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "When Nana Patekar said he ‘never found time to live’: ‘Zindagi udhar ki hai’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/when-nana-patekar-said-he-never-found-time-to-live-zindagi-udhar-ki",
        "published": "2026-10-08T04:02:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "'Who knows about tomorrow': Nana Patekar's words at last public appearance",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/who-knows-about-tomorrow-nana-patekars-words-at-last-public-appearance",
        "published": "2026-10-08T04:13:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TheWrap",
        "title": "Nana Patekar, a Legend of Bollywood and Indian Cinema, Dies at 75",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/nana-patekar-a-legend-of-bollywood-and-indian-cinema-dies-at-75",
        "published": "2026-10-08T04:16:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Live updates: Leaders, film fraternity mourn Nana Patekar's death",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/live-updates-leaders-film-fraternity-mourn-nana-patekars-death",
        "published": "2026-10-08T05:11:26.000Z"
      }
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