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Amol Palekar Left Numb After Nana Patekar Passes Away At 75
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News18•08-10-2026, 19:24
Amol Palekar Left Numb After Nana Patekar Passes Away At 75
- •Veteran actor and director Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 due to a massive heart attack at his residence in Goa.
- •The sudden demise of Nana Patekar left his veteran mentor and close friend of five decades, Amol Palekar, completely numb and in deep shock.
- •Amol Palekar revealed that he had spoken to Nana just a day and a half ago, when Nana promised to attend the next show of his new play.
- •Palekar fondly recalled their decades-long bond, sharing memories of sitting on the steps of Ravindra Natya Mandir and Nana's dedication to acting in films like Thodasa Roomani Ho Jayein.
- •The Padma Shri recipient, known for iconic films like Parinda, Krantiveer, and Natsamrat, leaves behind a legacy that has plunged the industry into mourning.
Key Questions Answered
Nana Patekar suffered a massive heart attack at his residence in Goa and passed away at the age of 75.
Amol Palekar was left completely numb and stated that the sudden shock of his close friend and mentor's passing was extremely difficult to digest.
Nana Patekar captivated audiences for decades in acclaimed films like 'Parinda', 'Krantiveer', 'Agni Sakshi', and 'Natsamrat', and was honored with the Padma Shri.
