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Nana Patekar to be cremated with full State honours: Maharashtra govt.

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Nana Patekar to be cremated with full State honours: Maharashtra govt.
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Maharashtra’s political leaders remembered the veteran actor for his rich contributions to Marathi theatre and cinema. File
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Maharashtra’s political leaders remembered the veteran actor for his rich contributions to Marathi theatre and cinema. File | Photo Credit: PTI

Veteran actor Nana Patekar, who passed away at the age of 75 on Thursday morning (October 8, 2026), will be cremated with full State honours, the Maharashtra government said.

Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar said the decision was taken in view of Mr. Patekar’s immense contribution to Marathi and Hindi cinema and theatre. Mr. Patekar passed away in the early hours on Thursday in Goa.

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“The decision about the location of the funeral will be taken by the family - whether it will be in Pune or in Mumbai. The government will make the necessary arrangements,” an official said.

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