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Pankaj Tripathi Mourns Nana Patekar Calling It The Loss Of A Guru
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Moneycontrol•08-10-2026, 12:52
Pankaj Tripathi Mourns Nana Patekar Calling It The Loss Of A Guru
- •Pankaj Tripathi expressed deep grief over the passing of veteran actor Nana Patekar describing it as a deeply personal loss and the end of an era.
- •The two actors shared screen space in the film Kaala which Tripathi remembered as a truly special and enriching experience.
- •Tripathi credited Patekar as a mentor who guided him on the craft of acting life choices and the finest nuances of performance.
- •Nana Patekar had a legendary career spanning over four decades across Hindi and Marathi cinema winning three National Film Awards and the Padma Shri.
- •Patekar is remembered for his acclaimed roles in iconic films like Parinda Krantiveer Ab Tak Chhappan and Natsamrat leaving an eternal legacy in Indian cinema.
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Pankaj Tripathi remembered Nana Patekar as a mentor and described his death as a deeply personal loss, stating that losing him felt like losing a Guru. He noted that watching and learning from Patekar during their time working together in Kaala left a lasting impact on him.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 following a cardiac arrest. He breathed his last at his residence in Goa in the early hours of Thursday.
Nana Patekar received National Film Awards for his acclaimed performances in several notable films, including Parinda, Prahaar: The Final Attack, Krantiveer, and Agni Sakshi.
