Rakhi Sawant breaks down over Nana Patekar’s death at 75
Rakhi Sawant's emotional tribute to Nana Patekar is going viral. The veteran actor died at 75 on October 8; final rites are likely in Pune tonight.
Rakhi Sawant is mourning the loss of Nana Patekar, the veteran actor who died on October 8 at the age of 75. A paparazzi clip of the Bigg Boss alum has gone viral, with Rakhi fighting back tears as she speaks about the actor’s death.
In the video, she connects his passing to losses she has already lived through — her mother, her father and actor Sridevi — before asking how the film industry will carry on without him.
“Hamari film industry kaise chalegi aapke bina?”
She also says simply, in English, that she is very sad about Nana Patekar.
Hospital timeline
A doctor told ANI that Patekar was brought dead to a Goa hospital around 4:30 pm and declared dead at 5:30 pm. The medical team tried to revive him with cardiac massage for 45 minutes to an hour, but he could not be saved.
- Brought to hospital: around 4:30 pm
- Declared dead: 5:30 pm
- Revival attempt: 45 minutes to 1 hour of cardiac massage
Funeral and traffic plans
Nana Patekar’s body is expected to be flown to Pune once the medical and legal formalities in Goa are complete. The final rites are likely to take place at his farmhouse in Donaje, near Khadakwasla, between 9 pm and 10 pm.
If you plan to pay your respects, be prepared for a heavy police presence and traffic changes. Sinhagad Road is already busy during rush hours, and the expected VIP convoys and mourners could add to the load. Police from Pune city and the rural division are working on a separate route for VIP vehicles, diversions, and extra personnel at key points.
Nana Patekar’s legacy
Born Vishwanath Patekar, the actor began his journey with Gaman in 1978 and became one of Indian cinema’s most distinctive names. His credits include Salaam Bombay!, Parinda, Khamoshi: The Musical, Ab Tak Chhappan, Apaharan and Raajneeti. He won three National Film Awards and was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2013. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tribute, hailing his contribution to Hindi and Marathi cinema.
For fans who grew up watching him, the loss feels personal — and Rakhi Sawant’s tearful words have become a shared release for many.
Source: The Times of India
