Bollywood superstar Salman Khan paid an emotional tribute to Nana Patekar on social media following the latter’s demise on Thursday at the age of 75 in Goa. According to reports, Salman will be heading to Pune to attend Nana Patekar’s funeral.
Salman Khan mourns the loss of veteran actor Nana Patekar
Sharing a picture of the veteran actor on his Instagram stories, Salman wrote, “Nanaaaaaa, rest in peace bhau…”
Salman Khan reached Pune for Nana Patekar’s funeral
Meanwhile, according to a report by New 18, Salman has already reached Pune to reportedly attend Nana Patekar’s last rites, which is expected to be held between 9 and 10 pm on Thursday at his farmhouse in Pune’s Donje. As spotted in several videos, Salman was papped at Mumbai’s Kalina airport earlier on Thursday.
Salman and Nana collaborated in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 1996 film Khamoshi: The Musical. The film also featured Manisha Koirala and Seema Biswas. Nana played Manisha’s on-screen father, while Salman essayed Raj. The film went on to become a significant project in Bhansali’s filmography, and then Salman and Nana’s professional association remained one of the most notable collaborations.
Salman also postponed an event following the news of Nana’s demise. The event was supposed to happen on October 8 by GB Realty alongside Gurinder Bhatti, Chairman and Managing Director of GB Realty, at 6 pm at Taj Lands End in Bandra.
Shah Rukh Khan’s heartfelt tribute for Nana Patekar
Meanwhile, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan also paid an emotional tribute to Nana Patekar, remembering him as a mentor, teacher, critic and friend. In a heartfelt post, the actor recalled their first interaction and the many years of affection, arguments, conversations and games of carrom they shared. The two had shared the screen space in several memorable films, including Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992), King Uncle (1993), and Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994).
In the early hours of October 8, Nana was found unresponsive at his Goa residence. He suffered cardiac arrest on the spot before being rushed to a hospital in Dona Paula. The medical expert team pronounced him dead at 5:20 am.
