Nana Patekar was a fearless actor. He not only lived his characters fearlessly on screen, but he was also quite outspoken in real life. In fact, he spoke about death in many of his interviews. He used to say that when the time comes to go, a person will go; one has to go.
He had said some lines about death that are now rapidly going viral on social media, and those lines still deeply touch the heart. Talking about his death, Nana Patekar had said, “I know that I will need twelve maunds of wood. That is my last possession.”
With this, I will depart. I have set aside my share of twelve maunds of wood. These are dry wood. Burn me with them. Don’t burn me with wet wood. Because if you burn me with wet wood, smoke will rise.
The smoke will bring tears to your eyes, and I will think you are crying for me, andOne should never be under any misconception. So, even at the time of his death, Nana Patekar did not want to leave with any misconception, and in one of his interviews, he had told the story of how he
had kept aside his share of twelve maunds of wood. Veteran actor Nana Patekar will be cremated with state honours. His son Malhar has reached Goa to collect his mortal remains. Some pictures have emerged from the Medical College of Goa, in which it can be seen that Malhar is not even in a position to talk. He is in a bad condition due to crying.
