Marathi industry celebs attend Nana Patekar’s prayer meet in Mumbai
Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at 75 from cardiac arrest, and a prayer meet titled ‘Aathvanilya Nana’ was held in Mumbai, attended by numerous Marathi film industry personalities. The event honored his extensive career in Hindi and Marathi cinema, theatre, and social initiatives, with a special rangoli tribute to his iconic role in 'Natsamrat'.
Why it matters
The passing of Nana Patekar marks the loss of a significant figure in Indian cinema, and the gathering of industry peers underscores his lasting impact and legacy on both the Marathi and Hindi film fraternities.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the age of 75, following a cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa. His demise marked the loss of one of Indian cinema's most distinctive performers, whose career spanned Hindi and Marathi films, theatre and socially driven initiatives. Known for his intense screen presence and memorable performances, the actor has left behind a legacy that continues to resonate with audiences and the film fraternity.Shivaji Satam, Sanjay Jadhav and others attend prayer meetA prayer meet titled ‘Aathvanilya Nana’, with the accompanying Marathi inscription ‘Swargiya Nana Patekar yancha smrutina ujala’, is being held at the P.L. Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy complex in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, in memory of the late actor.
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