New Delhi, 08 October (H.S.): Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan on Thursday mourned the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar, describing him as a “very special talent” in Indian cinema and saying that his work would continue to inspire generations to come.

Paying tribute to Nana Patekar on social media platform X, Dhawan wrote, “Today, Indian cinema has lost a very special talent. Nana Patekar Sahab, your work will continue to inspire generations to come. Om Shanti.”

Nana Patekar passed away at around 5:20 a.m. on Thursday after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence. He was 75.

One of the leading actors of Hindi and Marathi cinema, Nana Patekar made his acting debut with the 1978 film Gaman. He went on to establish a distinctive identity through powerful performances in films including Parinda, Prahaar, Angaar, Krantiveer, Tirangaa, Khamoshi and Ab Tak Chhappan.

Nana Patekar continued to remain active in films during the later stages of his career. He was also part of Housefull 5, starring Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan and Riteish Deshmukh.

He played a police officer in Vishal Bhardwaj’s O’Romeo, which featured Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri in the lead roles. He also made a special appearance in Subedaar, starring Anil Kapoor and Radhikka Madan.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar