PM Modi pays tribute to veteran actor Nana Patekar following his death

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to veteran actor Nana Patekar, who passed away early on October 8. Speaking during the 10th edition of India Mobile Congress at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, PM Modi recalled Patekar’s distinguished acting career and praised the diverse characters he portrayed. He described Patekar as an “exceptional artist” who devoted his life to cinema. “He was an exceptional artist who won the hearts of audiences through the diverse characters he portrayed,” the Prime Minister said. Stay connected Make The News Mill your preferred source See more TNM stories when you search for news on Google. PM Modi also highlighted Patekar’s approach to acting, noting that he never limited himself to a particular type of role. “Nana Patekar ji devoted his life to the art and craft of cinema. He never allowed himself to be confined by boundaries; like a bird, he soared freely across the skies of cinema,” he added. The Prime Minister remembered Patekar’s contributions beyond entertainment, emphasising the actor’s commitment to using his films to address societal issues. He called Patekar a “revolutionary” who spoke out against social evils. “Through his films, he powerfully challenged the injustices and shortcomings prevalent in society. He was a revolutionary in his own way, who worked against social evils. His words were as powerful as his silence was impactful. He consistently stood for taking a firm stand against forces that worked against the nation,” PM Modi said. “I pay my heartfelt tribute to Nana Patekar ji and express my deepest condolences to his family members, friends and countless admirers,” he added. Actor Nana Patekar died at 5:20 am on October 8 after suffering a cardiac arrest, Dr Shekhar Salkar, Chief of the Department of Oncology at Manipal Hospital, stated. According to Dr Salkar, Patekar suffered the cardiac arrest at his residence. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was administered for 45 minutes, but he remained in asystole throughout. A medico-legal case has been completed, and a post-mortem examination is required, he added. Patekar was a prominent figure in Hindi and Marathi cinema. He made his acting debut in the 1978 film Gaman and earned acclaim for his performances in films such as Parinda, Prahar, Angaar, Krantiveer, Tiranga, Khamoshi, and Ab Tak Chhappan. He continued acting in recent years, including appearing in Housefull 5 alongside Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, and Riteish Deshmukh. The 75-year-old actor also portrayed a police officer in Vishal Bhardwaj’s O’Megha Romeo, starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri, and had a cameo in Subedar, featuring Anil Kapoor and Radhika Madan.