Nana Patekar Death: Tukaram Mundhe Recalls Last Conversation With Friend And Late Actor, “I Have Lost…”

FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe revealed his last conversation with Nana Patekar, who died on October 8.

Nana Patekar has sadly left the world at the age of 75. After the news of his passing was reported in the media, many celebrities and his close friends expressed their sadness and what he meant to them. The Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Tukaram Mundhe, also remembered him and reflected on his last conversation that happened just eight days before his death. 

Tukaram Mundhe Recalls Last Conversation With Nana Patekar

Tukaram Mundhe took to social media and shared a post mentioning that Nana Patekar is no more. He wrote that he had lost an exceptional artist, an extraordinary human being and a dear friend. He revealed that Nana Patekar was someone whose warmth and affection touched everyone around him. The FDA commissioner recalled speaking to him just eight days ago. He revealed that he never imagined that it would be their last conversation. Mundhe shared the late actor’s last words: “Love you, Bala.” He stated that these words will stay with him for the rest of his life. The FDA commissioner also wrote that some individuals leave behind memories; a few leave behind a part of themselves in our lives, adding that Nana Patekar was one of them. Mundhe ended the note by calling him a friend, saying goodbye, and mentioning that he will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Check out his post below:

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.

— Tukaram Mundhe (@Tukaram_IndIAS) October 8, 2026

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As per the media reports, Nana Patekar passed away at his Goa residence due to cardiac arrest. Fans were truly shocked after coming across this news. The actor, who left an incredible legacy behind, started his acting career with theatre and made his big-screen debut with Gaman. He also starred in beloved films titled Krantiveer, Agneepath, Welcome, The Attacks of 26/11, Parinda and more. 

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First Published: October 08, 2026 5:44 PM