Union Home Minister Amit Shah has condoled the demise of veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar, describing his passing as an “irreparable loss to the world of art.
”Sharing pictures with the actor on X, Shah recalled Patekar’s contribution to Indian cinema over more than five decades.

He said that through his natural acting and powerful dialogue delivery, the actor had left an indelible mark on the hearts of audiences.Shah highlighted Patekar’s versatility, saying that whether portraying serious social issues or characters involving humour and satire, he brought every role to life with his distinctive style.
The Home Minister also remembered Patekar’s work beyond cinema. He mentioned the actor’s association with the Naam Foundation, through which he supported drought-affected farmer families, as well as his visits to the borders to boost the morale of soldiers.
Recalling his personal meetings with the veteran actor, Shah said that Patekar’s simplicity and straightforward nature had always left a deep impression on him.Offering condolences to Patekar’s family and millions of fans, Amit Shah prayed for strength for them to bear the loss and for the departed soul to rest at the feet of the Almighty.“Om Shanti Shanti Shanti,” Shah wrote.