A personal and emotional tribute posted online appears to announce the passing of legendary Indian actor Nana Patekar. The author of the post, who remains anonymous, refers to Patekar as "Dada" (big other) and shares deeply personal memories with him.
The tribute begins, "Dada. That’s what I called him," and reminisces about his random, unceremonious phone calls. The writer expresses clear regret about not having taken more photographs together, "Perhaps because one could never imagine there would come a day when photographs would be all I am left with."
The post recalls a memory of Patekar cooking for the author for "no special occasion," highlighting a simple, caring nature beneath his famously gruff exterior. This portrayal contrasts with Patekar's public persona of a stern and outspoken figure but aligns with the warmth his close friends have often described.
The most poignant part of the tribute recounts their last conversation, in which Patekar asked him to visit his home in Pune. "Come to Pune, when will you visit?" The writer's reply was, "Soon." He adds with sorrow, "Guess was not soon enough."
The post concludes with the powerful line, "See you on the other side, Dada," strongly suggesting the acclaimed actor has passed away. While the news has not yet been officially confirmed, the tribute has sent a wave of sadness and speculation among fans of Indian cinema.
Source: Social media post
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