‘Kaala’ director Pa Ranjith mourns Nana Patekar’s death, says ‘Indian cinema has lost an icon’ after veteran actor’s death

Nana Patekar’s passing at the age of 75 resonates deeply within the Indian film community, stirring grief among fans and colleagues alike. Renowned filmmaker Pa Ranjith paid tribute, reminiscing about Patekar’s professionalism and warmth. Honored with a state funeral, Patekar expressed a wish to rest at his beloved Pune farmhouse.