Film fraternity honours Nana Patekar at prayer meet, FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe calls him ‘man of great purpose’
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A prayer meet was held in Mumbai in memory of veteran star Nana Patekar , with actors Shivaji Satam, Rohini Hattangadi, Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe , Varsha Usgaonkar, and director Mehul Kumar among those who attended to pay their respects to the late star.
Adding to this, Aathavanitale Nana, a tribute programme honouring late star Nana Patekar, was organised by the Maharashtra government's Cultural Affairs Department and the Maharashtra Movie, Stage and Cultural Development Corporation in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, October 14. (Photo by Satish Bate / Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times) Nana Patekar remembered at prayer meet Titled ‘Aathvanilya Nana’, the prayer meet was held at the P.L. Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy complex in Prabhadevi, Mumbai
Meanwhile, Members of the movie industry gathered to pay their respects to the late star and remember his contribution to Indian cinema and Marathi theatre.
Notably, Remembering the late star, Mundhe shared, “He was a truly wonderful person. He was a sensitive individual. His views on society were very straightforward. He was a man of great utility and purpose. He was an integral part of society, deeply concerned with how to help others, especially the poor, and how to uplift them... To me, this statement holds the utmost importance... We are trying to follow that same path...”
As per the latest buzz, A special rangoli at the entrance of the venue also drew attention. The artwork featured Nana Patekar’s character from his acclaimed Marathi movie ‘Natsamrat’, paying tribute to one of his memorable performances.
In further updates, Nana Patekar passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the age of 75, following a cardiac arrest in Goa.
On top of that, Known for his intense screen presence and performances across Hindi and Marathi cinema, the veteran star had a career spanning films and theatre. His work and involvement in socially driven initiatives also formed part of his legacy.
Source: Hindustan Times