Ajay Devgn Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Late Veteran Actor Nana Patekar

Ajay Devgn has joined members of the film fraternity in mourning the demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar. On Thursday, October 8, Devgn took to social media to remember his Apaharan co-star, sharing a throwback picture from the Prakash Jha directorial along with a heartfelt note.

Reflecting on Patekar's impact, Devgn highlighted the wide range of emotions the veteran actor could evoke on screen and remembered his powerful presence. Devgn wrote in his tribute, “Not many made us happy, sad and feel anger quite the way Nana did. His presence was powerful, his performances unforgettable, and his absence will now be deeply felt. Rest well, Nana…Om Shanti.”

Nana Patekar, a veteran actor and Padma Shri recipient, passed away in the early hours of Thursday at the age of 75. According to reports, he suffered a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa, and was taken to Manipal Hospital, where he was declared dead at approximately 5:20 AM IST. His son, Malhar Patekar, confirmed the news.

Devgn and Patekar previously shared screen space in the 2005 crime drama Apaharan, directed by Prakash Jha, where Devgn played Ajay Shastri and Patekar played Tabrez Alam.

Following his passing, tributes have poured in from the film industry. The Maharashtra government has announced a state funeral with full state honours, and the veteran actor's last rites are scheduled to be performed at his farmhouse in Donje on the outskirts of Pune.