Nana Patekar’s demise has left the film industry in shock, with several celebrities mourning the loss of the veteran actor. Shah Rukh Khan also penned a heartfelt note, recalling fond memories of his time with Nana. The two actors shared screen space in films like Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, Shakti, among others.

Shah Rukh Khan mourns Nana Patekar’s death

Paying a heartfelt tribute to Nana Patekar, Shah Rukh Khan recalled his first meeting with the veteran actor. The Jawan actor said that during their first meeting, he was extremely nervous and hence was fiddling with his hair. Nana Patekar slapped SRK's hand away and said, “‘hero ki tarah Baal mat bana...tu actor hai’! He didn’t flatter you. He didn’t tell you what you wanted to hear. He told you what you needed to hear. That was Nana. Straightforward. Rough, honest and had the most beautiful smile.”