Nana Patekar remembered by colleagues as debate over past allegations resurfaces
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Actor Nana Patekar died at 75 on October 8 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa. His remains were taken to his farmhouse in Pune, where he was laid to rest with full state honours.
Colleagues paid tribute to Patekar’s work and personal interests. Director Amol Palekar recalled directing him as a charming confidence trickster in the 1990 musical *Thodasa Roomani Ho Jayen*, saying Patekar “commanded attention” and brought a magnetic quality to his performances. Amitabh Bachchan shared videos of their appearances together and reflected on losing loved ones, while Shekhar Suman cancelled the season finale of *Shekhar Tonite* because Patekar had been scheduled as its final guest.
Filmmaker Pravin Tarde criticised the limited attendance by Bollywood figures at Patekar’s funeral, contrasting it with the thousands of farmers he said came to pay their respects. The Hindu also highlighted Patekar’s longstanding interest in Indian classical and folk music, noting that he played Goa’s traditional ghumot at a cultural event three days before his death.
His death also renewed debate over sexual-harassment allegations previously made by Tanushree Dutta. Dutta’s remarks after his death drew criticism, but actors and singers including Sandhya Mridul, Sona Mohapatra and Chinmayi Sripaada defended her right to speak about her alleged experience, arguing that death should not erase survivors’ accounts or unresolved allegations.
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Nana Patekar remembered by colleagues as debate over past allegations resurfaces
Actor Nana Patekar died at 75 on October 8 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa. His remains were taken to his farmhouse in Pune, where he was laid to rest with full state honours.
Colleagues paid tribute to Patekar’s work and personal interests. Director Amol Palekar recalled directing him as a charming confidence trickster in the 1990 musical *Thodasa Roomani Ho Jayen*, saying Patekar “commanded attention” and brought a magnetic quality to his performances. Amitabh Bachchan shared videos of their appearances together and reflected on losing loved ones, while Shekhar Suman cancelled the season finale of *Shekhar Tonite* because Patekar had been scheduled as its final guest.
Filmmaker Pravin Tarde criticised the limited attendance by Bollywood figures at Patekar’s funeral, contrasting it with the thousands of farmers he said came to pay their respects. The Hindu also highlighted Patekar’s longstanding interest in Indian classical and folk music, noting that he played Goa’s traditional ghumot at a cultural event three days before his death.
His death also renewed debate over sexual-harassment allegations previously made by Tanushree Dutta, which Patekar had denied.Dutta. Dutta’s remarks after his death drew criticism, but actors and singers including Sandhya Mridul, Sona Mohapatra and Chinmayi Sripaada defended her right to speak about her alleged experience, arguing that death should not erase survivors’ accounts or unresolved allegations.
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