The nation is bidding a tearful farewell to one of its most iconic cinematic figures. Following the sudden and tragic demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar in Goa due to a severe cardiac arrest on Thursday morning, his mortal remains have been transported to his home state of Maharashtra for the final rites.
On Thursday evening, October 8, 2026, the actor’s mortal remains reached his beloved farmhouse, ‘Nanachi Wadi’, located in Donje village, Pune Rural. As the Maharashtra government previously announced, the legendary Natsamrat actor is being cremated with full state honours in recognition of his unparalleled contributions to cinema and his extensive philanthropic work for the state’s farmers.
Here is a complete update on Nana Patekar’s last journey, the dignitaries who arrived to pay their respects, and the emotional scenes unfolding at his Pune residence.
The Final Journey to ‘Nanachi Wadi’
Nana Patekar always shared a deep, grounded connection with nature and his rural roots, frequently spending his time away from the glitz of Bollywood at his farmhouse in Pune. It is only fitting that his final rites are being conducted at ‘Nanachi Wadi’ in Donje village.
After the medico-legal formalities were completed at the Goa Medical College and Hospital earlier in the day, the actor’s mortal remains were airlifted to Maharashtra. Visuals shared by news agencies captured the heartbreaking moments as his grieving family accompanied the mortal remains to the Donje village residence, surrounded by a heavy police presence managing the massive crowds of mourning fans.
CM Devendra Fadnavis Pays His Respects
Honoring the veteran actor’s massive cultural and social impact on Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis arrived in Pune to personally pay his final respects.
Standing alongside Patekar’s grieving family, CM Fadnavis offered his condolences and observed a solemn moment of silence as the preparations for the state funeral got underway. The official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) shared visuals of Fadnavis at the venue, underscoring the deep respect the state holds for Patekar’s legacy—both as an artist and as a crusader for drought-hit farmers.
Pune, Maharashtra: The mortal remains of late veteran actor Nana Patekar are being brought to Donje village. https://t.co/VRfwqpjXMg
— IANS (@ians_india) October 8, 2026
Jackie Shroff and Family Arrive for Last Rites
The film fraternity is reeling from the sudden loss of the 75-year-old actor, and several prominent personalities traveled to Pune to bid him a final goodbye.
Among the earliest to arrive from the Bollywood film fraternity was veteran actor Jackie Shroff. Shroff, who shared screen space and a long-standing friendship with Patekar in films like Parinda and Agnisakshi, was spotted stepping out of his car at Donje village, looking visibly emotional as he walked in to pay his final respects.
Inside the farmhouse premises, Patekar’s son, Malhar Patekar, and other close family members were seen performing the traditional Hindu last rites. Wrapped in the tricolor, the mortal remains of the beloved actor were prepared for the final cremation with full police honours, marking the end of a truly extraordinary era in Indian cinema.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Where are Nana Patekar’s last rites being held?
Nana Patekar’s final rites are being conducted at his personal farmhouse, named ‘Nanachi Wadi’, located in Donje village, Pune Rural, Maharashtra.
Who attended Nana Patekar’s funeral?
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, veteran Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff, and several other prominent personalities and political figures arrived in Pune to pay their final respects alongside Patekar’s family.
Was Nana Patekar given a state funeral?
Yes, the Maharashtra government accorded a full state funeral to Nana Patekar, wrapping his mortal remains in the tricolor and providing a gun salute, in honor of his contributions to Indian cinema and his philanthropic work for farmers.
When did Nana Patekar pass away?
The 75-year-old legendary actor passed away on the morning of October 8, 2026, after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa.
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