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Tanushree Dutta faces AICWA criticism over her reaction to Nana Patekar’s death.
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News18•08-10-2026, 23:15
AICWA Slams Tanushree Dutta For Insensitive Remark Following Nana Patekar's Death
  • •The All Indian Cine Workers Association strongly condemned Tanushree Dutta for her controversial Evil Dead remark after veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at 75.
  • •AICWA Founder and President Suresh Shyamlal Gupta labelled Tanushree's comments as an attempt at cheap publicity and called them insensitive and shameful.
  • •The association praised Nana Patekar's contributions, including his Padma Shri honour and social work through the Naam Foundation, while extending condolences to his family.
  • •AICWA also criticized Tanushree for promoting her upcoming professional events in Lucknow and London during a time of national mourning for the late actor.

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The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) strongly criticized Tanushree Dutta for making an insensitive and shameful 'Evil Dead' remark following veteran actor Nana Patekar's death. The organization condemned her words as an attempt at cheap publicity and accused her of inappropriately discussing her upcoming events in Lucknow and London while the film industry was in mourning.

Tanushree Dutta shared a video on social media addressing the news of Nana Patekar's death while preparing for an event in Lucknow. In the video, she suggested that media attention would shift toward 'evil dead' by the evening and noted that she would provide her reaction after figuring out what it should be.

While paying tribute following his death at age 75, AICWA highlighted Nana Patekar's Padma Shri honor and his social initiatives. The association specifically cited his service during the Kargil War and his work through the Naam Foundation to support families of distressed farmers.