Shah Rukh Khan Mourns Nana Patekar's Death, Recalls Actor's Straightforward Nature

Shah Rukh Khan is paying tribute to his friend and co-star Nana Patekar. Who passed away on October 8 at the age of 75 in Goa due to a cardiac arrest. The actor, who worked with Nana in several films.

This includes Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman and Shakti: The Power. Shared a heartfelt note on Instagram, recalling how Nana once asked him not to lose the actor in him while pursuing a career as a hero.

"When I first met him, out of awe and awkwardness I fiddled with my hair. He slapped my hand away and said 'hero ki tarah Baal mat bana.tu actor hai'! (Stop fixing your hair like a hero, you're an actor).He didn’t flatter you.

He didn’t tell you what you wanted to hear. He told you what you needed to hear. That was Nana.

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Straightforward. Rough, honest and had the most beautiful smile."

Later this week, Nana Patekar'It was funeral will be held at his Pune farm. This marked the end of a life that spanned over eight decades. The ceremony is set to begin at 5 PM, with fans gathering for a private viewing of the late actor's body.

Shah Rukh further wrote about his relationship with Nana. They noted that he was a mentor. A teacher, a critic and a friend who beat me and everyone else around him in carrom game after game and relished his victories, adding, “Nana your intensity, laughter, madness and love will always stay with us.

I just wish we had time to have more conversations, another argument, another cup of tea and a game of carrom.”.

“You have left a void not only in the world of cinema but in the hearts of all Indians and the world. All I can say is, I will miss you dearly and carry your words in my heart till the end of time.’hero banne ke chakar mein actor mat khona’. (Don't lose the actor to become a hero)”.

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He ended his note with, “May your soul rest in peace Nana and Allah bless you. The Heavens will be blessed to have you. a masterful actor and an unbeatable carrom champion.

Love you and miss you dearly!! Too soon my Hero Actor! RIP.”.