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Saira Banu Recalls Touching Moment Between Dilip Kumar And Nana Patekar
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Moneycontrol•10-10-2026, 13:38
Saira Banu Recalls Touching Moment Between Dilip Kumar And Nana Patekar
- •Saira Banu shared a heartwarming memory of her late husband Dilip Kumar and Nana Patekar following the actor's passing.
- •She recalled how Dilip Kumar personally dried a drenched Nana Patekar's head with a towel and offered him a fresh shirt after his National Award win for Krantiveer.
- •Nana Patekar had reflected on the gesture, stating that receiving such love and warmth from an idol is the greatest award a person can ask for.
- •Saira Banu paid tribute to Nana Patekar on Instagram, mourning him as an extraordinary artist and a performer of rare intensity.
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When Nana Patekar arrived at Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu's home completely drenched from heavy rain, Dilip Kumar personally and gently dried his head with a towel and provided a fresh shirt to change into.
Nana Patekar passed away on October 8, 2026, at the age of 75.
Nana Patekar delivered one of the most unforgettable performances of his career and won a Best Actor award for the 1994 film Krantiveer, directed by Mehul Kumar.
