Film personalities across the country expressed deep shock after hearing the news of the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar. South Indian stars like Junior NTR, Prabhu Deva, Prakash Raj and Khushboo Sundar paid tribute to him.

Reacting to Nana Patekar's death, Junior NTR said, "It is deeply saddening that Nana Patekar, one of the finest actors in Indian cinema, passed away. Honesty and depth were clearly reflected in every role he played. His acting was not just acting, but life itself was unfolding on screen. His services to the film industry will be remembered for generations." Prabhu Deva, Prakash Raj and Khushboo also expressed their condolences on social media platforms, remembering their association with him.

Born on January 1, 1951, Nana Patekar has made an indelible mark with his distinctive acting in Hindi, Marathi and Tamil films over the past four decades. He has gained recognition across the country through films like 'Salaam Bombay', 'Parinda', 'Kranti Veer', 'Ab Tak Chappan', 'Raajneeti' and 'Kaala'. He has received three National Awards for his acting talent and the Padma Shri award in 2013. Apart from being an actor, he has also been actively involved in social service programs for the welfare of farmers.