Nana Patekar’s last rites conducted at his Pune farmhouse with full State honours
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar was laid to rest with full state honors at his farmhouse in Pune. The 75-year-old actor, known for his significant contributions to cinema and social work, reportedly died of a heart attack.
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Patekar was a prominent cultural figure in India, and his death has drawn tributes from across the political and entertainment spectrum.
Thousands of people from various walks of life bid adieu to veteran actor Nana Patekar late on Thursday (October 8, 2026) night as his mortal remains were consigned to flames at his farmhouse in Donje village in Pune district.
The last rites of the 75-year-old actor, who essayed many memorable roles on the silver screen, were performed with full State honours amid the chants of "Nana Amar Rahe" (Long Live Nana).
According to his aides, Patekar had said in the past that he would like to be cremated at his farmhouse.
Patekar, known for earthy performances across diverse films such as “Krantiveer” and “Khamoshi: The Musical”, died at his Goa home in the early hours of Thursday (October 8, 2026). He is suspected to have suffered a heart attack, doctors said.
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