Shah Rukh Khan has mourned the death of Nana Patekar with an emotional note. The superstar wrote that Patekar loved him and he loved him back.

Nana Patekar died at 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest in Goa on October 8. Doctors tried to revive him for 45 minutes but could not save him. His last rites will be held at his Pune farmhouse with full state honours.

The two actors shared a warm bond despite rarely working together. Khan’s note captured the respect the industry had for Patekar’s fierce talent and honesty.

Tributes have poured in from across Bollywood. Pankaj Tripathi said losing Patekar feels like losing a guru. Director Anees Bazmee said he was still unable to process the news.

Patekar’s final film, Shakti Shalini, will release next year. His five-decade career, three National Awards, and fearless performances have left a permanent mark on Indian cinema. Salman Khan postponed a Mumbai event after the news. The industry has lost one of its most honest voices. Patekar’s work will inspire actors for generations.