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Indian cinema lost an irreplaceable voice: Bengal CM condoles death of actor Nana Patekar
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari condoled the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar, calling him one of Indian cinema’s most genuine and irreplaceable voices and praising his legacy on and off the screen.
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Indian cinema lost an irreplaceable voice: Bengal CM condoles death of actor Nana Patekar
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday condoled the death of legendary actor Nana Patekar, saying Indian cinema had lost one of its "fiercest, most genuine and irreplaceable voices".
In a post on X, Adhikari said he was "deeply shocked and heartbroken" to wake up to the "devastating news" of Patekar's sudden demise.
"Indian Cinema has lost one of its fiercest, most genuine and irreplaceable voices. Nana Ji didn't merely play roles; he breathed raw, unapologetic truth into every character," Adhikari said.
Recalling the actor's performances in films such as 'Parinda', 'Krantiveer', 'Prahaar' and 'Ab Tak Chhappan', the chief minister said Patekar's "craft set a benchmark that few could ever hope to reach".
"Beyond the silver screen, his simplicity, profound humility and selfless devotion to social causes and rural communities reflected the true greatness of his soul," Adhikari said.
"Rest in peace, Nana Patekar Ji. Your voice, your fiery spirit and your towering legacy will remain etched in our hearts forever," Adhikari said, extending his "deepest condolences" to Patekar's family, friends and millions of admirers worldwide.
Patekar, known for his versatility and powerful screen presence, passed away at his Goa residence in the early hours of Thursday, sources said. He was 76.
The actor is suspected to have suffered a heart attack, the sources added.
