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Makrand Anaspure breaks down in tears bidding final farewell to Nana
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News18•09-10-2026, 02:04
Makrand Anaspure breaks down in tears bidding final farewell to Nana
- •Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away following a heart attack at his Goa residence at the age of 75.
- •Close associate and actor Makrand Anaspure was seen weeping uncontrollably during Nana final darshan.
- •Nana Patekar and Makrand Anaspure jointly established the Naam Foundation in September 2015 to help drought-affected farmers.
- •The people of Maharashtra will always remember Nana Patekar for his immense social work and dedication towards farmers.
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Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away on October 8, 2026, at the age of 75 after suffering a heart attack at his residence in Goa.
In September 2015, Nana Patekar and Makrand Anaspure jointly established the Naam Foundation to provide hope and assistance to farmers trapped in crisis and severe drought.
After reading a newspaper report about farmer suicides during Maharashtra's severe drought, Nana Patekar gave away the Rs 1.5 crore he had set aside to buy a luxury car directly to the families of farmers who had died by suicide.
