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PM Modi's Tribute to Nana Patekar: 'His Impact on Society Through Words and Deed Enormous' - The Economic Times Video

Modi called Patekar a revolutionary actor whose films challenged social evils and reached across generations.

  • Veteran actor Nana Patekar died in Goa early Thursday at age 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest, confirmed by Dr. Shekhar Salkar, Chief of Oncology at Manipal Hospital, after 45 minutes of CPR.
  • Debuting in the 1978 film 'Gaman,' Patekar was a prominent name in Hindi and Marathi cinema who recently appeared in 'Housefull 5' and Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Subedar' alongside Anil Kapoor and Radhika Madan.
  • At the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Patekar a 'revolutionary' who 'spoke against social evils and used his films to raise questions about injustices.'
  • Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis remembered Patekar as a patriot and mentor, while his mortal remains are reportedly being taken to Pune where final rites are expected with state honours.
  • The Prime Minister highlighted the contrast between Patekar's forceful dialogue delivery and the impact of his silence, emphasizing that his performances are expected to remain memorable for generations of admirers.
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Prime Minister Modi has condoled the death of famous Bollywood actor Nana Patekar.

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Veteran actor Nana Patekar passes away at 75: PM Modi calls him 'revolutionary', wave of mourning in the film industry and the country Nana Patekar, one of the most powerful, outspoken and versatile actors of Indian cinema, has passed away at the age of 75. He was cremated at Dona Paula in Goa early Thursday morning.

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