{
  "id": 12805324,
  "title": "Three days before his death, Nana Patekar played the shamel, danced the Dekhni in Goa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/three-days-before-his-death-nana-patekar-played-the-shamel-danced-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T06:22:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/three-days-before-his-death-nana-patekar-played-the-shamel-danced-the-dekhni-in-goa-10911852/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Three days prior to his demise, veteran actor Nana Patekar was engaged in a social event in Goa. During this gathering, he donned the role of the shamel, a traditional percussive instrument in Goan culture. After a stint with local performers, Patekar led the troupe in executing the dekhni, a folk dance form characterized by its elegant gestures and Konkani melodies. Footage from the occasion reveals Patekar fully immersed, synchronizing with the group and moving in harmony with the rhythm. Just 48 hours before his death, Patekar was captured on camera performing these traditional Goan activities in Panjim. Despite his apparent vitality, Patekar passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa, on Thursday morning, having succumbed to a severe cardiac arrest. Prime Minister Modi paid tribute to the late actor, praising his intense performances, unique presence, and forthright opinions.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Nana Patekar’s wife financially supported him; son died at the age of 2: ‘I never cried’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/nana-patekars-wife-financially-supported-him-son-died-at-the-age-of-2",
        "published": "2026-10-08T06:23:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}