"Unki Sikhai Hui Seekh Hamare Bhitar Reh Jaati hai...": Amitabh Bachchan Offers Touching Tribute to Nana Patekar
Bachchan praised Patekar as an honest, simple actor whose KBC appearance highlighted his donations to farmers in drought-hit Maharashtra.
- On Thursday, Megastar Amitabh Bachchan paid an emotional tribute to Nana Patekar, who died suddenly at his Goa home at age 75, remembering the veteran actor's candour, simplicity, and commitment to social causes.
- Patekar leaves behind a five-decade career spanning Hindi and Marathi cinema, with acclaimed roles in Tiranga, Krantiveer, Parinda, Agni Sakshi, Khamoshi, Ab Tak Chhappan, Natsamrat, and Welcome, while his philanthropic work remained central to his public identity.
- Bachchan recalled Patekar's appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 16, where the actor donated his prize money to assist farmers in drought-hit Maharashtra. "His words not only touched and inspired us," Bachchan said.
- Reflecting on Patekar's character, Bachchan praised his fearlessness and integrity, saying "Nana was one of those rare people" and "I salute the art that you lived with complete honesty."
- With final rites scheduled for Friday, Oct 9, 2026, funeral preparations for the veteran actor are underway in Pune as the industry mourns an "adwitiya kalakar" Bachchan described.
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Amitabh Bachchan pays tribute to Nana Patekar, recalls actor’s social work
<p> Mumbai, Oct 8 (PTI): Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Thursday paid an emotional tribute to his close friend Nana Patekar, fondly remembering his candour, simplicity and commitment to social causes.</p><p> Bachchan described Patekar, who died on Thursday in his Goa home at age 75, as an “adwitiya kalakar” (extraordinary artist), friend, well-wisher and an exceptional social worker.</p><p> He said his passing was a loss not only to the Indian fil…
Amitabh Bachchan pays emotional tribute to Nana Patekar: 'Extraordinary artist, friend, well-wisher and an exemplary social worker is no longer among us today'
Amitabh Bachchan expressed profound sorrow following the untimely death of Nana Patekar, honoring him as not just an exceptional artist, but also a dedicated social worker. Bachchan reminisced about Patekar's impactful moment on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', where he stood alongside farmers suffering from drought in Maharashtra. The weight of Patekar's commitment to social causes profoundly affected many, culminating in a dignified cremation with sta…
The sudden demise of Nana Patekar has left the entire film industry in mourning. Meanwhile, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan bid an emotional farewell to Nana.
"Unki sikhai hui seekh hamare bhitar reh jaati hai...": Amitabh Bachchan offers touching tribute to Nana Patekar
Deeply moved by his sudden passing, Amitabh Bachchan, while taking to the stage of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', honoured his dear friend, reflecting on his unmatched screen presence, uncompromising honesty, and lifelong dedication to humanitarian causes.
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