Sonali Kulkarni Recalls Nana Patekar's Bond Began on Taxi No. 9211 Set
· Entertainment · Indian Express, Zee News
Actress Sonali Kulkarni shared that a scolding on the set of Taxi No. 9211 marked the start of her lifelong friendship with Nana Patekar, who died at 75 after a cardiac arrest in Goa on October 3, 2026. She spoke about their bond in an exclusive conversation with SCREEN, mentioning they worked together in three projects: Taxi No. 9211, Deool, and Dr Prakash Baba Amte. Kulkarni recalled Nana Patekar's unscripted acting style and a specific scene from Taxi No. 9211 where he chased her after a train had already left. She expressed her grief, saying she still cannot process his loss and will take time to come to terms with it. Nana Patekar was declared dead at 5:20 am after doctors tried to revive him for 45 minutes at a hospital in Goa.
Why it matters
The story highlights the personal impact of Nana Patekar's death on his close friend and co-star Sonali Kulkarni, offering insight into their off-screen relationship. It underscores the loss felt within the Indian film industry following the passing of a respected veteran actor.
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