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Nana Patekar's Resurfaced Interview Reveals His Heartfelt Truth About Life And Acting
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News18•08-10-2026, 12:52
Nana Patekar's Resurfaced Interview Reveals His Heartfelt Truth About Life And Acting
- •Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away on October 8 at the age of 75 following a cardiac arrest, leaving a massive void in the film industry.
- •In a resurfaced interview from two years ago, Patekar reflected on his busy career, stating that his life belonged to others and he never found time to live for himself.
- •The actor described how artists find happiness in the darkness of the stage and become addicted to the echo of applause.
- •Patekar remarked that the day the sound of applause stops is the day an artist truly dies.
- •Throughout his celebrated career spanning decades, Patekar delivered iconic performances in films like Parinda, Krantiveer, and Ab Tak Chhappan, earning three National Film Awards and the Padma Shri.
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Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 following a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa on October 8, 2026.
Nana Patekar began his acting career in 1978 with the film Gaman, eventually establishing himself as a prominent performer in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
Throughout his distinguished film career, Nana Patekar won three National Film Awards and was honored with the prestigious Padma Shri in 2013.
