Marathi industry celebs attend Nana Patekar’s prayer meet in Mumbai

On October 8, 2026, Indian cinema mourned the loss of legendary actor Nana Patekar at the age of 75. His passing was marked by a ceremonial funeral with state honors, surrounded by family, friends, and fans who revered him. A special prayer gathering, 'Aathvanilya Nana', was held to reflect on his remarkable influence on both cinema and theatre. Read on.