Sonali Kulkarni expressed her deep sadness over the demise of her co-star and dear friend, Nana Patekar. Nana Patekar was reportedly found unconscious early on the morning of October 8 at his residence in Goa. He was rushed to a hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival. Doctors reportedly performed CPR for around 45 minutes, but all attempts to revive him were futile. Moreover, Nana Patekar will be accorded state funeral confirmed Maharashtra minister. PM Narendra Modi too expressed his condolences to the family.ETimes contacted Sonali Kulkarni, who was deeply saddened by the news. Speaking about Nana Patekar, she said, “I am feeling absolutely melancholic, as he was a dear friend. I have worked with Nana Sir for over three projects, ‘Taxi No. 9211,’ ‘Deool,’ and ‘Dr. Prakash Baba Amte,’ all iconic films, and I have certainly lost a dear friend, a fabulous co-star, a star who came from nowhere.I mean, now we are talking of people who come from nowhere and make a place for themselves, but Nana sir was one of, in a way, a trendsetter who came literally from nowhere, from a very humble family. I have a long journey with him. I mean, we started with not being rivals, but we started fighting, then we came to terms with each other’s respect, and then we became friends, and later we became really, really good friends.”See More: National Award winnig actor Nana Patekar passes away at 75Sonali Kulkarni: Dono haathon se dete aa rahe hain, but I don’t think unko return mein woh pyaar mila hai, jo woh deserve karte hainRecalling her personal bond with Nana Patekar, Sonali added, “Nana sir has come for the inauguration of my first book. He is extremely fond of me, my husband, and my daughter. I have been his confidant. He has expressed himself freely. He has been a giver. He has donated, he has worked for people, he has worked for farmers, co-stars, and technicians, and he has been a giver. (Dono haathon se dete aa rahe hain, but I don’t think unko return mein woh pyaar mila hai, jo woh deserve karte hain.)I have unbelievable memories and fabulous moments that we have spent together. We have laughed, and we have cried. “Sonali concluded with a heavy heart, remembering the many years of friendship and memories she shared with the veteran actor.Nana Patekar was one of Indian cinema’s most respected actors, known for his powerful performances and distinctive dialogue delivery. He had worked across Hindi and Marathi films, portraying a wide range of characters with remarkable intensity and authenticity. His notable films include ‘Parinda’, ‘Krantiveer‘, ‘Agni Sakshi‘, ‘Ab Tak Chhappan’, ‘Welcome’, ‘Apaharan’, ‘Natsamrat‘, ‘Deool’ and ‘Dr. Prakash Baba Amte‘. His performance in ‘Krantiveer’ earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor. Beyond acting, Nana has also directed films such as ‘Prahaar: The Final Attack’. He was last seen in film ‘Vanwaas’, ‘O Ro,eo’ and also starred in Anil Kapoor starrer ‘Subedaar’. His contribution to Indian cinema spans decades, with performances that continue to remain memorable among audiences and filmmakers alike.See More: Nana Patekar passes away: PM Modi hails veteran star’s contribution to Hindi and Marathi cinema
