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Nana Patekar’s funeral set at Pune farmhouse
Hindustan Times··4d ago
Nana Patekar’s funeral will be held at his Donje farmhouse near Pune on Thursday. He died after a heart attack at his Goa home and was declared dead around 5:20 am. He was 75. Naam Foundation CEO Ganesh Thorat said remains would reach Pune around 5 pm for darshan. Minister Ashish Shelar said the rites would carry full state honours.
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What It Means For You
- Fans can view Patekar’s mortal remains at the Donje farmhouse after arrival around 5 pm.
- Last rites are scheduled the same day on the farmhouse premises with state honours.
- Tributes have come from Prime Minister Modi and several chief ministers.
What's Happening
- Patekar was found unconscious in Dona Paula, Goa, and taken to Manipal Hospital.
- Doctors tried to revive him for around 45 minutes before declaring him dead.
- His son Malhar Patekar confirmed the death to local media.
What officials said on the rites
- Shelar cited Patekar’s work in Marathi theatre and in Marathi and Hindi cinema.
- Thorat said the funeral would be held with state honours at the farmhouse.
- Patekar was a three-time National Award-winning actor.
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