Anil Kapoor mourns Nana Patekar: "My friend has left me"

The Hindi and Marathi film industries are in mourning. Veteran actor Nana Patekar died on October 8, 2026, at the age of 75. Fans, artistes and several people from politics have expressed grief at his passing.

Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor has shared an emotional post in memory of his close friend. The post shows how deeply he feels the loss.

Kapoor posted a photograph of himself with Patekar on social media and wrote from the heart. "My friend has left me... first Satish and now my Nanya. Nanya, you left suddenly, far too soon. The greatest artiste in the world has left us forever. I will miss you so much, in life, on the set, on the phone and on the big screen," he wrote.

In the post, Kapoor also mentioned the late actor Satish Kaushik. Patekar's death, coming after Kaushik's, is even more painful for him. The post offers a glimpse of the close bond between the two.

Kapoor and Patekar had been friends for many years. They worked together in several films, including Parinda. Their pairing as Uday Shetty and Majnu Bhai in Welcome was especially liked by audiences. Kapoor is therefore said to be deeply shaken by Patekar's death.

Their comic characters in Welcome and Welcome Back won a special place in viewers' hearts. Their on-screen chemistry and delivery of dialogue were widely appreciated.

Patekar was known for his powerful acting. He made a distinct mark through his contribution to the Hindi and Marathi film industries. After his death, many artistes have paid tribute to him on social media.

Kapoor's post has revived talk of the friendship between the two. Patekar's memories and the characters he played will stay in his fans' hearts.