Nana Patekar dies: Emotional tributes pour in for the veteran actor

Nana Patekar (Image credit: Sportspersons including Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan and many others paid tribute to veteran actor Nana Patekar after his death on Thursday.Former Indian captain Rahane recalled Patekar’s contribution to cinema and appreciated the impact of his work over the years. In a post on X, Rahane described the veteran actor as “a truly remarkable actor”.“Nana Patekar ji was a truly remarkable actor whose work inspired and entertained generations. Very sad to hear of his death. May his soul rest in peace,” he said.Dhawan also expressed his grief over Patekar’s death. The former India opener called him a special talent and said his work will continue to inspire generations.“Indian cinema has lost a truly extraordinary talent today. Nano Patekar saab, your work will continue to inspire generations. Om Shanti.” Dhawan said in X’s post.

Patekar’s contribution to cinematography

Patekar was a prominent figure in Hindi and Marathi cinema. He started his acting career with the 1978 film ‘Gaman’ and gained wide recognition with several acclaimed performances.His notable films include Parinda, Prahar, Angaar, Krantiveer, Tiranga, Khamoshi and Ab Tak Chhappan among others.Patekar remained active in the film industry in recent years. He was also a part of ‘Housefull 5’ starring Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh and others.