New Delhi/Bhubaneswar, October 8: Political leaders across the country expressed grief over the reported demise of veteran actor and Padma Shri awardee Nana Patekar, remembering his remarkable contribution to Indian cinema and his commitment to social causes.

President of IndiaDroupadi Murmu expressed deep sorrow over Patekar’s passing, saying that the veteran actor brought a wide range of human experiences to life through his powerful and evocative performances. The President said Patekar portrayed characters that left a lasting impression on audiences and highlighted his commitment to social service and concern for the underprivileged. The President conveyed heartfelt condolences to Patekar’s family and admirers, describing his death as a great loss to Indian cinema.

Deeply saddened by the passing of veteran actor Shri Nana Patekar. Through his powerful and deeply evocative performances, he brought to life a wide range of human experiences. He portrayed characters that left a lasting imprint on the hearts and minds of people. His commitment to social service reflected his concern for the underprivileged. His passing is a great loss to Indian cinema. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and admirers.

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 8, 2026

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi also condoled the actor’s demise, calling it a major loss to Indian cinema. He praised Patekar’s exceptional talent, powerful performances and enduring contribution to the arts, saying that the actor had left an indelible mark on generations of audiences. Majhi prayed to Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath for the eternal peace of the departed soul and strength and solace for Patekar’s family, friends and countless admirers. He concluded his message with “Om Shanti.”

The demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar Ji is a great loss to Indian cinema. Through his exceptional talent, powerful performances and enduring contribution to the arts, he left an indelible mark on generations of audiences. May Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath grant eternal peace to the departed soul and provide strength and solace to his family, friends and countless admirers in this hour of grief. Om Shanti. 🙏

— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha)October 8, 2026

Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo paid tribute to the legendary actor, recalling his unforgettable performances in films including Parinda, Krantiveer, Prahaar, Ab Tak Chhappan and the arathi classic Natsamrat. Singh Deo said Patekar’s artistry was matched by his compassion and highlighted his work for farmers through the Naam Foundation. He described Patekar as a true icon whose voice and presence had defined an era of Indian cinema and extended condolences to his family, admirers and the many people whose lives he touched.

ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ ଅଭିନେତା, ପଦ୍ମଶ୍ରୀ ନାନା ପାଟେକରଙ୍କ ବିୟୋଗ ଖବର ଶୁଣି ମୁଁ ଗଭୀର ଭାବେ ଦୁଃଖିତ ଏବଂ ମର୍ମାହତ। ନିଜର ଜୀବନ୍ତ ଓ ଅସାଧାରଣ ଅଭିନୟ ଶୈଳୀ ମାଧ୍ୟମରେ ସେ ଭାରତୀୟ ସିନେମା ଜଗତରେ ଏକ ଅଭୁଲା ଛାପ ଛାଡ଼ିଯାଇଛନ୍ତି। ତାଙ୍କର ଅମର ଆତ୍ମାର ସଦ୍‌ଗତି କାମନା କରିବା ସହ ଶୋକସନ୍ତପ୍ତ ପରିବାରବର୍ଗ ଓ ଅଗଣିତ ପ୍ରଶଂସକଙ୍କ ପ୍ରତି ମୋର ଗଭୀର ସମବେଦନା ଜଣାଉଛି। ଓଁ ଶାନ୍ତି ! Deeply saddened by the passing of legendary actor Padma Shri Nana Patekar. A towering figure of Indian cinema, his unforgettable performances in Parinda, Krantiveer, Prahaar, Ab Tak Chhappan, and the Marathi masterpiece Natsamrat will forever remain etched in our hearts. His artistry was matched only by his compassion, as seen through his tireless work for farmers via the Naam Foundation. India has lost a true icon whose voice and presence defined an era. My heartfelt condolences to his family, admirers and the countless lives he touched. Om Shanti 🙏🏻 #NanaPatekar

— Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo (Modiji Ka Parivar) (@KVSinghDeo1) October 8, 2026

Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida also expressed deep sorrow over Patekar’s demise. In her condolence message, she said the veteran actor had carved out a distinct identity in the Indian film industry through his exceptional acting talent and memorable performances. She prayed for the departed soul to attain eternal peace and conveyed her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and the actor’s countless admirers.

ବର୍ଷୀୟାନ ଅଭିନେତା ପଦ୍ମଶ୍ରୀ ନାନା ପାଟେକରଙ୍କ ପରଲୋକ ଖବର ଶୁଣି ଗଭୀର ଦୁଃଖିତ । ନିଜର ଅସାଧାରଣ ଅଭିନୟ ପ୍ରତିଭା ମାଧ୍ୟମରେ ସେ ଭାରତୀୟ ସିନେମା ଜଗତରେ ଏକ ସ୍ୱତନ୍ତ୍ର ପରିଚୟ ଛାଡ଼ିଯାଇଛନ୍ତି । ତାଙ୍କ ଅମର ଆତ୍ମାର ସଦ୍‌ଗତି କାମନା କରିବା ସହ ଶୋକସନ୍ତପ୍ତ ପରିବାରବର୍ଗ ଏବଂ ଅଗଣିତ ପ୍ରଶଂସକଙ୍କ ପ୍ରତି ମୋର ଗଭୀର ସମବେଦନା ଜଣାଉଛି । #NanaPatekar

— Pravati Parida (@PravatiPOdisha) October 8, 2026

In a separate message marking Indian Air Force Day, Parida paid tribute to the country’s Air Warriors, saluting their courage, valour and unwavering dedication in guarding India’s skies.

The tributes from the political leadership underscored Patekar’s lasting legacy in Indian cinema as well as his contributions beyond the screen.