News of an unsound nature has struck an unsettling nerve in the hearts of fans all across the nation. Nana Patekar, the renowned and veteran actor, sadly passed away on October 8, 2026, at his Goa residence in the morning. Many celebrities from B-town have come forward and expressed their grief through their social media handles. The legendary director Prakash Jha was one of the many who fell short on words today.
In an exclusive talk with Filmfare, he said, “Completely devastated. Still can’t believe it. He was very close to me, not only professionally but personally shared a lot.”
Prakash Jha and Nana Patekar were more than friends, sharing a relationship through various movies in the 2000s. This includes Apaharan, for which Nana Patekar famously won the Best Actor in a Negative Role Filmfare award, given his astounding and convincing antagonist role. Prakash Jha also directed Raajneeti (2010), where Nana Patekar played the sharp and philosophical Brij Gopal, acting as the mentor for the Pratap family.
The latest project created by Reshu Nath, Sankalp (2026), is where Nana Patekar immersed into the role of Kanhaiyalal, a guru who silently grooms bright students into taking over administrative roles. Through the visionary eyes of Prakash Jha, Nana Patekar truly got to explore diverse characters through his proficiency as an actor.
Prakash Jha continued, “I was depending a lot on him. A huge vacuum. I don’t know how I will ever fill that vacuum. I am very sad today.”
Nana Patekar has contributed immensely to the cinema industry over his illustrious career spanning close to five decades. He will fondly be remembered for his countless memorable roles across various genres of films and a versatile set of performances across each character he portrayed for years to come.
Also read: Nana Patekar’s Filmfare Award-Winning Performances
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