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Andhra leaders mourn actor Nana Patekar after his death
The Hindu··3d ago
Andhra Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu mourned veteran actor Nana Patekar on Thursday. Naidu posted that Patekar's performances would be remembered for generations. Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan and minister Nara Lokesh also condoled the death. APCC president Y. S. Sharmila recalled his contribution to cinema. The AP Film Development Corporation paid tributes at a Vijayawada board meeting.
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What It Means For You
- Condolence messages from state leaders marked Patekar's death on October 8.
- APFDC board members garlanded portraits of Patekar and filmmaker Singeetam Srinivasa Rao.
- Tourism minister Kandula Durgesh called the Padma Shri awardee's death an industry loss.
What's Happening
- Naidu said he was deeply saddened and conveyed condolences to family and admirers.
- Lokesh said Patekar's distinctive acting earned a special place in Indian film.
- Sharmila expressed condolences to Patekar's family, friends and admirers.
Andhra tributes to Patekar
- Cinematography minister Durgesh noted Patekar's work in Hindi and other languages.
- APFDC chairman P. Bharat Bhushan led tributes alongside managing director K. Viswanathan.
- The board also honoured director Singeetam Srinivasa Rao at the same meeting.
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