Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences after receiving news of the passing of legendary actor Nana Patekar. During his speech at the India Mobile Congress, he paid tribute to the distinguished artist, noting his talent and contribution to the arts.
Modi emphasized that Nana Patekar's life was dedicated to the honor and glory of the tricolor, and he was never constrained. He freely 'flew in the sky of cinema' through his films, in which he criticized the existing social system. He was characterized as a revolutionary who fought against vices, and his influence was significant both in words and in silence. The Prime Minister noted that Patekar was an advocate for constant restraint against the country's adversaries.
The legendary actor Nana Patekar passed away on October 8, and his death was a serious shock to the nation's citizens. His cinematic career spanned about five decades, and he achieved success in the industry without patrons. His journey began with small and supporting roles before he became a major star.
According to Dr. Shekhar Salkar from Manipal Hospital, Nana Patekar passed away at 5:20 AM. His funeral will take place at his estate in Pune. Throughout his career, Nana Patekar acted in over one hundred films. In the 1989 film 'Parinda', he played the role of Anna and received the National Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actor. In 1994, he received the National Award for Best Actor for the film 'Krantivir', and in 1996, the National Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film 'Agnisakshi'. Thus, he won three National Film Festival awards during his career.
Furthermore, Nana Patekar was honored with the Padma Shri in 2013 for his contribution to Indian cinema. Throughout his long career, he worked not only in Hindi but also in Marathi films.