Nana Patekar’s last rites conducted at his Pune farmhouse with full State honours

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In this image posted on Oct. 8, 2026, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis lays a wreath on the mortal remains of late actor Nana Patekar upon arrival at the airport, in Pune. Photo: Dev_Fadnavis/X via PTI Photo

Thousands of people from various walks of life bid adieu to veteran actor Nana Patekar late on Thursday (October 8, 2026) night as his mortal remains were consigned to flames at his farmhouse in Donje village in Pune district.

The last rites of the 75-year-old actor, who essayed many memorable roles on the silver screen, were performed with full State honours amid the chants of "Nana Amar Rahe" (Long Live Nana).

According to his aides, Patekar had said in the past that he would like to be cremated at his farmhouse.

Patekar, known for earthy performances across diverse films such as “Krantiveer” and “Khamoshi: The Musical”, died at his Goa home in the early hours of Thursday (October 8, 2026). He is suspected to have suffered a heart attack, doctors said.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid tributes to the actor at the Pune International Airport upon the arrival of the mortal remains from Goa in the evening.

Speaking after performing the last rites, Mr. Malhar said that his father's only teaching was that people should unite and walk on the right path for the betterment of humanity. "His work through the Naam Foundation (which works for farmers in drought-prone areas) was unparalleled and we will take it forward," Mr. Malhar added.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, Union Ministers Ramdas Athawale and Murlidhar Mohol, state ministers Chandrakant Patil, Uday Samant and Madhuri Misal, Lok Sabha MP Sunil Tatkare, NAAM Foundation co-founder and actor Makarand Anaspure, FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, actor Jackie Shroff, Sajid, filmmakers Anil Sharma, Sajid Nadiadwala and several personalities from Bollywood, politics, sports and social arena were present.

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