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Remembering Nana Patekar: A Look Back at His Deep Bond with Bihar and Flood Relief Work
- •Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 in Goa due to a cardiac arrest.
- •He had a deep connection with Bihar and actively helped flood victims after the devastating 2008 Kosi floods.
- •He collaborated with filmmaker Prakash Jha and his organization Anubhuti to rehabilitate affected families in Supaul.
- •He delivered memorable performances in Prakash Jha's critically acclaimed films Apaharan and Rajneeti.
- •Beyond films, he frequently visited Bihar, interacting with farmers in Mokama and meeting late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's father.
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Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 on the morning of October 8, 2026, at his home in Goa. He suffered a cardiac arrest, and despite efforts to save him for about 45 minutes, he could not be revived.
Following the devastating 2008 Kosi river floods in Bihar, Nana Patekar collaborated with filmmaker Prakash Jha to help rebuild lives in Supaul and surrounding areas. Through an organization named 'Anubhuti', they worked on relief and rehabilitation efforts, helping construct houses, schools, and hospitals for the displaced families.
Nana Patekar shared a great rapport with filmmaker Prakash Jha and worked with him on critically acclaimed films highlighting Bihar's political background. He played the character of Tabrez Alam in the 2005 film 'Apaharan' and portrayed Brij Gopal in the film 'Rajneeti'.
