Nana Patekar passes away at 75; cremated with state honours. Veteran actor Nana Patekar, who was set to appear on Madhuri Dixit's Marathi show Kon Honar Crorepati, passed away Thursday. He was cremated with full state honours at his Pune farmhouse. Madhuri paid tribute on Instagram. Patekar, known for Krantiveer and Parinda, began his career in 1978. Son Malhar spoke after last rites.