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Veteran actor Nana Patekar passes away at 75
- •Renowned senior actor Nana Patekar has passed away at the age of 75, leaving fans and various communities in deep sorrow.
- •Patekar shared a deep and special bond with Mundkur village in Karkala taluk of Udupi district through his friend Sudhakar Shetty.
- •He contributed significantly to the renovation of the Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple in Mundkur, where a community hall is named after him.
- •He personally visited the Mundkur Government Senior Primary School and provided financial assistance for infrastructure and student growth.
- •Despite his stardom, his simplicity and active involvement in local social causes left a lasting impression on the villagers.
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In 2017, Nana Patekar collaborated with the Ashraya Trust to provide financial assistance for the school's computer room, library modernization, and infrastructure development. With his support, educational activities received around ₹20 lakh annually, helping increase student enrollment from 90 to 143.
Nana Patekar is remembered as a household son of Mundkur who maintained a close bond with the local community through his friendship with entrepreneur Sudhakar Shetty. Locals honor his memory through the 'Nana Patekar Hall' at the Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple and his dedicated support for rural education.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expressed deep sorrow over the death of Nana Patekar at the age of 75. He praised Patekar's extraordinary talent in Indian cinema, his powerful screen presence, and his deep compassion and commitment toward farmers and society.
