Pune/Panaji, Oct 8 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday night received the mortal remains of veteran actor Nana Patekar at the Pune airport as they were flown from Goa.
The mortal remains were then taken to the actor’s farmhouse at Donje village near Sinhagad Fort where he would be accorded a state funeral.
Fadnavis, who described Patekar as a senior actor, dear friend and mentor, also met the actor’s family members and offered his condolences.
“While bidding farewell to a talented artist and paying homage to him, the heart is filled with emotion,” he said.
Patekar, 75, passed away at his residence in Goa in the early hours of Thursday.
An autopsy was conducted on the body at Goa Medical College and Hospital before it was flown to Pune in the evening.
Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar announced that Patekar will be accorded a state funeral in recognition of his contribution to theatre and cinema.
Several leaders including Goa Culture Minister Ramesh Tawadkar, BJP leader and MLA Govind Gaude, Goa Pradesh Congress committee President Girish Chodankar and others paid tributes to Patekar at Goa Medical College and Hospital.
The actor’s son Malhar and nephew Sachin Patekar were amongst the family members present at the hospital. PTI SPK RPS MR KRK
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