Eminent film actor, Shri Amitabh Bachchan calling on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on December 20, 2014.
Amitabh Bachchan has paid a moving tribute to Nana Patekar, who passed away on October 8 at the age of 75. During an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati, Bachchan honoured the late actor and shared throwback videos of him with the audience, a gesture that has resonated deeply with fans across generations.
Big B also penned an emotional note remembering his friend, writing: “Stabdh! Har doosre din unka aur hamara contact message ke zariye rehta tha. Aaj unka message nahi aaya!” — Speechless! Every other day, he and I would stay in touch through messages. Today, he didn’t message me. The quiet, personal nature of the note — a friendship sustained through simple daily messages — has struck a chord online, with fans sharing their own memories of Nana Patekar’s formidable screen presence.
The industry continues to mourn the actor’s passing. Television host Shekhar Suman has cancelled the final episode of his talk show Shekhar Tonite, revealing that Nana Patekar was meant to be the show’s final guest — a poignant reminder of the void the veteran actor leaves behind. Tributes from across the film fraternity, including Shah Rukh Khan and Farhan Akhtar, poured in earlier this week, underscoring how widely Patekar was admired for his craft and candour.
