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Madhuri Dixit expresses emotional tribute on the passing of Nana Patekar
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News18•08-10-2026, 13:10
Madhuri Dixit expresses emotional tribute on the passing of Nana Patekar
  • •Madhuri Dixit shared an emotional post on social media following the passing of veteran actor Nana Patekar.
  • •Both legendary actors previously shared incredible on-screen chemistry in the 1998 film Wajood.
  • •Madhuri paid tribute to his powerful personality, immortal voice, and legendary contribution to Indian cinema.

Key Questions Answered

In the 1998 film Wajood, Madhuri Dixit played the role of 'Apoorva', while Nana Patekar portrayed a poor, emotional writer-director named 'Malhar'.

Madhuri Dixit was originally approached for the 1996 film Agnisakshi, but she had to turn it down because she was busy shooting for Yaraana and lacked available dates.

Following Nana Patekar's passing, Madhuri Dixit posted on her Instagram story praising him as a powerful personality with an immortal voice, noting that the industry lost a legendary artist.