Tukaram Mundhe recalls his last conversation with friend Nana Patekar 8 days ago. Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe revealed that he spoke to Nana Patekar, who passed away on Thursday, eight days ago. "His last words to me were 'Love you, Bala'...Those words will stay with me for the rest of my life," Mundhe said. Mundhe said he lost a dear friend who was warm and affectionate. "Goodbye, my friend," he added.