Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed his condolences on the passing away of veteran actor Nana Patekar on Thursday.
“The demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar Ji is a great loss to Indian cinema. Through his exceptional talent, powerful performances and enduring contribution to the arts, he left an indelible mark on generations of audiences. May Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath grant eternal peace to the departed soul and provide strength and solace to his family, friends and countless admirers in this hour of grief. Om Shanti,” Majhi posted on his personal X handle.
The demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar Ji is a great loss to Indian cinema. Through his exceptional talent, powerful performances and enduring contribution to the arts, he left an indelible mark on generations of audiences.
May Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath grant eternal peace to the departed soul and provide strength and solace to his family, friends and countless admirers in this hour of grief. Om Shanti. 🙏
— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) October 8, 2026
Opposition leader Naveen Patnaik also expressed condolences to the bereaved family. “Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of veteran actor #NanaPatekar. His distinctive dialogue delivery and ability to essay complex characters with ease has earned him a special place in Indian cinema. My condolences to the bereaved family members, friends and fans. Om Shanti,” the former chief minister wrote on X.
The veteran actor passed away on Thursday following a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa. He was 75.
