Nana Patekar's son Malhar says Tanushree Dutta matter is over, 'truth will remain truth'

Actor Nana Patekar's family is going through a difficult time after his death. His son Malhar Patekar has now spoken openly about the situation at home after his father's passing and the controversies around it. In an interview, Malhar said that the issue being discussed again and again, actor Tanushree Dutta's old allegations, is now over.

Malhar also made it clear that many rumours on social media about his parents' relationship and Nana Patekar's last days are false. According to him, his father was not alone at the end, and a member of the family was always with him.

Without naming Tanushree Dutta, Malhar spoke about the controversy around her. He said the issue was being raised again needlessly and that it was now over. According to Malhar, the legal process in the matter has already taken place, so there is no point in getting into it again. He said, "I have nothing to say about such people. The truth will remain the truth. May God bless them."

Malhar's statement is being seen as his response to the old controversy linked to Nana Patekar. In 2018, Tanushree Dutta accused Nana Patekar and some others of sexual harassment during the shooting of the film 'Horn OK Pleassss'. She raised the issue again later during the #MeToo movement in India. After Nana Patekar's death on October 8, Tanushree shared a video on social media in which she used derogatory words about the actor. She later said in a media interview that she would never forget the alleged incident and the treatment she received.

Malhar also responded to talk about the relationship between his parents, Nana Patekar and Neelkanti Patekar. He said many rumours on social media were false. The fact that the family does not post photographs together on Instagram does not mean there is no bond between them, he said.

According to Malhar, he grew up in a loving family and his parents gave him a wonderful childhood. He said the relationship between his parents changed with time, but respect remained between them. The two had been together for about 38-39 years, and the real condition of a family cannot be fully understood from the outside, he said.

After Nana Patekar's death, there was talk about whether he had been alone in his last days or had been ill for a long time. Malhar rejected these claims, saying his father was never alone. Some member of the family was always with him and everyone looked after him. Malhar said Nana was very active until his last days. He went to the gym regularly and exercised for about two and a half hours. According to Malhar, his fitness was such that many young men could not exercise for that long. He said the family never left his father helpless.

Malhar also spoke about an aspect of his father's life beyond films. According to him, social work had become steadily more important to Nana. He was involved in work such as helping farmers and building schools in Kashmir. Malhar said this work gave his father peace and happiness. He said social work had become an important part of Nana's life in the last few years, and carrying it forward after his passing would be his priority.

On films, Malhar said Nana wanted to do something new rather than play similar roles. He believed in creating his own stories and continuing to grow as an actor. Nana often said that work should not be in one note. Citing 'Khamoshi: The Musical', Malhar said Nana wanted to show a different side of his acting through the film.

In a career of more than five decades, his performances in films such as 'Parinda', 'Krantiveer', 'Agni Sakshi', 'Ab Tak Chhappan', 'Apaharan', 'Welcome' and 'Raajneeti' won praise. Nana Patekar died of a heart attack in Goa on October 8 after complaining of chest pain. His last rites were then performed with state honours at his farmhouse in Pune. The Indian film industry has lost a senior actor, while the family is now trying to carry forward his memory and legacy of social work.