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Known for his intense performances, Patekar carved out a distinctive place in Indian cinema.
Patekar won three National Film Awards and received the Padma Shri, one of the country's highest civilian honours.
Speaking at a club installation ceremony in Goa just days before his death, the actor reflected openly on mortality, wondering aloud whether he would still be here tomorrow and asking whether he was doing what he truly wanted with the time he had. Nana Patekar, the fierce and fearless star of Hindi and Marathi cinema…