New Delhi, October 8 (Daily Kiran) : Veteran actor Nana Patekar, a prominent figure in Hindi cinema, has passed away at the age of 75. His death has sent shockwaves through Bollywood and the political arena, prompting an outpouring of grief from various leaders. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, along with Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, expressed their condolences on social media.
Kharge took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share his sorrow, stating, “I am deeply saddened by the passing of actor Nana Patekar. His remarkable performances and multifaceted contributions to Indian cinema, along with his empathy for farmers and the disadvantaged, will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and fans.”
Rahul Gandhi also shared his thoughts on X, calling the news of Patekar’s demise “extremely tragic.” He noted that the actor left an indelible mark on Indian cinema and in the hearts of audiences through his performances. “During this time of grief, my deepest sympathies are with his mourning family, friends, and supporters,” he wrote.
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed her sorrow over Patekar’s unexpected passing, stating, “The news of the sudden demise of popular actor Nana Patekar is very sad. May God grant peace to the departed soul. My heartfelt condolences to the grieving family and fans.”
Patekar enjoyed a prolific career spanning nearly five decades, during which he portrayed numerous powerful characters. He received considerable acclaim for his roles, including a philosophical guide named ‘Jay’ in the 1990 film “Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman,” which earned him a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Filmfare Awards.
In 1992, he starred in “Angaar,” where he won the Filmfare Award for Best Villain for his portrayal of the dangerous and cruel character, Majid Khan. Additionally, Patekar was honored with a National Award for his performance in the 1994 film “Kranti Veer.”
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