{
  "id": 13893126,
  "title": "Tributes to Nana Patekar spark scrutiny over past sexual harassment allegations: Singer Chinmayi Sripaada reacts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/tributes-to-nana-patekar-spark-scrutiny-over-past-sexual-harassment",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T05:54:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/tributes-to-nana-patekar-spark-scrutiny-over-past-sexual-harassment-allegations-singer-chinmayi-sripaada-reacts-1.500707073"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The death of Bollywood actor Nana Patekar has sparked renewed debate over sexual harassment allegations against him. Singer Chinmayi Sripaada joined the conversation by criticizing those who give unwavering praise for Patekar without acknowledging his past controversies. Chinmayi alleged that the actor's alleged misconduct was not an isolated incident. The discussion also reignited attention on actress Tanushree Dutta's 2018 allegations of sexual harassment during the filming of Horn Ok Please. Patekar denied the claims, and a police investigation concluded with insufficient evidence. Dutta's comments about Patekar, including the term \"evil dead,\" drew criticism from others, including Mohapatra, who defended Dutta's right to share her experiences.",
  "summary": "The death of veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar has reportedly reignited discussion around sexual harassment allegations made against him during his lifetime, with singers Chinmayi Sripaada and Sona Mohapatra questioning whether public tributes should overlook past controversies. Patekar, who reportedly died of a heart attack in Goa on October 8 at the age of 75, has been remembered by…",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Tanushree Dutta doubles down amid backlash over Nana Patekar death remarks: ‘I want all of them gone’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/tanushree-dutta-doubles-down-amid-backlash-over-nana-patekar-death",
        "published": "2026-10-12T04:10:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
        "title": "Nana Patekar’s autopsy confirms heart attack; doctor explains how a blood clot can turn fatal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/nana-patekars-autopsy-confirms-heart-attack-doctor-explains-how-a",
        "published": "2026-10-12T07:00:39.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "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."
}