Nana Patekar to Receive Full State Honours at Final Rites in Pune
Veteran actor Nana Patekar will be cremated with full state honours at Donje near Pune today at 4 PM. The Maharashtra government has decided to accord the actor a state funeral.
Patekar shared a close association with his farmhouse in Donje, where his final rites will be performed.
The 75-year-old actor passed away early Thursday morning at his residence in Goa after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was found unconscious following sudden discomfort and was rushed to Manipal Hospital.
Doctors reportedly attempted to revive him with CPR for around 45 minutes, but he could not be saved. He was declared dead at around 5:20 AM.
Known for his powerful performances in both Hindi and Marathi cinema, Patekar had a career spanning several decades. He was also a recipient of three National Film Awards and remained one of Indian cinema’s most respected actors.
