Nana Patekar is no more.
I have lost not merely an exceptional artist, but an extraordinary human being and a dear friend , someone whose warmth and affection touched everyone around him.
We spoke just eight days ago. I could never have imagined that it would be our last conversation.
His last words to me were: “Love you, Bala.”
Those words will stay with me for the rest of my life.
Some people leave behind memories. A few leave behind a part of themselves in our lives.
Nana was one of them.
Goodbye, my friend. You will be deeply missed, and forever remembered.