Mahesh Manjrekar opens up on Nana Patekar's passing and past controversies

Actor and filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar has shared his thoughts on the passing of his close friend, the late actor Nana Patekar. In a recent interview with News18 Marathi, Manjrekar expressed significant regret over being away for work when Patekar died on October 8, stating that he is still struggling to come to terms with the loss.

Recounting details about Patekar's final hours, Manjrekar stated that the actor began feeling uneasy at approximately 2:30 am. According to Manjrekar, Patekar initially informed his family of his discomfort but did not seek immediate medical attention. When he reached out to his elder brother again at 3:30 am, his brother arrived at the residence and urged him to go to a hospital. Manjrekar noted that a prominent hospital was located just four minutes away from Patekar's home, but the actor was reluctant to visit, reportedly believing his discomfort was related to gas. Shortly after, Patekar suffered a massive cardiac attack.

Reflecting on their bond, Manjrekar remarked on the informal nature of their friendship, mentioning that they frequently exchanged verbal jabs. He expressed that if there is an afterlife, Patekar is the first person he would like to meet after his own family members.

During the same interview, Manjrekar also addressed the public controversy involving Tanushree Dutta and the late actor. He maintained that the incident was unnecessarily brought back into the spotlight and claimed that Patekar suffered significantly for no reason. Manjrekar stated that he was familiar with the individuals present on the sets of the film Horn Ok Pleassss and claimed that those who were on set had told him that nothing had happened during the shoot.

Manjrekar’s comments provide insight into the final moments of the veteran actor, highlighting his reluctance to seek medical help despite proximity to a hospital. The statements also bring renewed attention to the long-standing public controversy involving allegations made by Tanushree Dutta against the late actor.