Veteran actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar died on October 8 at the age of 75, and the Maharashtra government announced that the funeral will be held with full state honours.
Patekar’s career is hard to place in one box. It began with the 1978 film Gaman, ran through mainstream hits such as Parinda and Krantiveer, and included Mira Nair’s Oscar-nominated Salaam Bombay!, according to NBC News.
The Maharashtra government’s tribute reflects that range. Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar cited Patekar’s contribution to Marathi theatre and to both Marathi and Hindi cinema.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Patekar’s intensity, individuality and unmistakable presence, and wrote on X that Patekar brought remarkable versatility to every role.
The reports gave different timings for the final rites, and the cause was described as a suspected cardiac arrest by a doctor cited by PTI.
Fadnavis called the loss a big loss, according to reports.
According to the Press Trust of India, the final rites were likely to be held at the family farmhouse in Donje, near Pune.
Reports on the timing of the final rites varied, so readers should check later coverage for the final arrangements.
Patekar’s film career spanned nearly five decades in Hindi and Marathi cinema, and began with the 1978 Hindi film Gaman.
Patekar was acclaimed for films including Parinda and Krantiveer, according to NBC News.
The performer worked in both mainstream Bollywood and India’s parallel cinema.
Patekar’s international profile grew through Mira Nair’s Oscar-nominated Salaam Bombay!, according to NBC News.
Patekar won three National Film Awards and was awarded the Padma Shri in 2013.
Recent work included The Vaccine War in 2023, Ole Aale and Vanvaas in 2024, Housefull 5 in 2025 and O’Romeo in 2026, according to Onmanorama.
Patekar’s final film was Subedaar, in which Patekar reunited with Anil Kapoor in a special cameo as Nana Waghmare, according to Onmanorama.
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