Rajpal Yadav’s heartfelt tribute: actor recalls Nana's warmth

Actor Rajpal Yadav remembered the late Nana Patekar with a heartfelt tribute on social media, recalling a fond memory they shared. He posted a throwback video from his official handle that showed the two of them enjoying a light-hearted moment together.

Rajpal Yadav pays tribute to Nana Patekar on social media

The clip shows Nana Patekar affectionately serving food to Rajpal. As he passed him a piece of bread, the 'Welcome' actor joked, "Aapke haath main ye mera pao", and everyone burst into laughter. Rajpal also looked back on the opportunity he got to work with the veteran actor in the 2024 family entertainer 'Vanvaas'.

Mourning the loss of such a "beautiful human being," Rajpal shared a note on Instagram, writing, "Some meetings and some people always stay in your memory.

Recently, I had the privilege of sharing the screen again with Nana Bhau during 'Vanvas.' After so many years of watching and appreciating his acting, working with him again was an incredibly special experience for me. I’ve had the chance to know him not just through his characters but personally as well, meeting him several times, and the memories of his simplicity and warmth will always stay with me.

Of course, there's sadness in losing an extraordinary artist, but the pain of losing such a beautiful human being is even greater."

"Bhau, your work and memories will always remain with us. Heartfelt tribute (Folded hands emoji)", Rajpal added.

Rajpal Yadav and Nana Patekar's other films together

Interestingly, Rajpal also appeared alongside Nana Patekar in other films, including 'Darna Mana Hai' (2003), 'Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal' (2012) and 'Housefull 4' (2019).

How Nana Patekar died on October 8

Nana Patekar passed away on October 8, 2026, at the age of 75, following a cardiac arrest. Reports say he was found unconscious at his residence and taken to Manipal Hospital, where doctors tried to bring him back with continuous CPR.