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Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Dies at 75
Veteran actor Nana Patekar died at the age of 75 following a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. He was known for his cinematic legacy and was set to appear on the show ‘Kon Honar Crorepati’. Tributes poured in from various figures including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who recalled his "intensity, individuality and unmistakable presence," and political leaders like Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, who mourned his death and hailed his work. Former cricketer Basit Ali shared memories of Patekar's support during difficult times.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (1): National Herald
- Centre (5): DNA (Daily News & Analysis), Greater Kashmir, Telangana Today, The Free Press Journal, The Times of India
- Right (1): Republic World
- International (1): Gulf News