Nana Patekar no more: 11 years before his demise, actor made a HAUNTING confession: “I am a little obsessed with death”; recalled being forced to work at 13: “Someone close to my father took away everything, including his property”

 Movie lovers were shocked to hear that Nana Patekar is no longer with us.The 75-year-old actor passed away due to a heart attack in Goa on the morning of October 8.In an interview 11 years before his death, Nana talked about the tough times his family faced when he was growing up.He also shared his thoughts on death during that same interview.

Nana Patekar is no longer with us. Eleven years before his passing, the actor made a touching confession: “I am a little obsessed with death.” He also spoke about being forced to work at the age of 13: “Someone close to my father took away everything, including his property.”

As part of the promotion of Welcome Back in August 2015, Nana Patekar told Bombay Times, “When I was just 13, we went from being middle class to lower middle class and finally lower class, as someone close to my father took away everything he had, including his property.

All of a sudden, I started working at the age of 13.After school, I would go walk up and down eight kilometres to Chunabhatti to paint film posters to make Rs 35 per month and get a meal a day.I was in Class IX, but that humiliation and hunger taught me so much that I didn't need to go to any acting school.”

He confessed, “I used to go land up at some friend's place at lunch time or dinner time and say, 'Hi.

Hello.How are you?' hoping that he may ask me and insist that I have a roti.So, for me there can be no fragrance better than that of a chapati.”

He added, “Fortunately or unfortunately, I don't eat sweets today.

I used to like them so much at that time, but since I could not get them then, till today I don't eat sweets.Today, sweets are like gold for me; I will not eat.”

Towards the end of the interview, Nana Patekar said, “Somewhere I am a little obsessed with death now.

When I see people celebrating, I feel, what kind of celebration is this?Is this going to last forever?”

He also said, “From the beginning, I don't have that fear of death.

I am not afraid of getting into anything in front of me and I will go and catch the person who is wrong, whether he is holding a gun or whatever else.I don't worry about the consequences.”

Nana Patekar passes away at 75 after severe cardiac arrest at Goa residence

 Veteran actor Nana Patekar has passed away at the age of 75 after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his home in Goa.He was declared dead at 5:20 AM on Thursday, October 8.Doctors tried for about 45 minutes to bring him back to life using continuous CPR, but he could not be saved.

Dr. Shekhar Salkar, Chief of the Oncology Department at Manipal Hospital, confirmed the news and said that a medico-legal case (MLC) has been registered.More details about the circumstances of his death will be known after the post-mortem examination.

“Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at 5:20 AM today after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his home.

Despite 45 minutes of continuous CPR, he could not be revived.A medico-legal case (MLC) has been registered, and a post-mortem will be conducted,” Dr.Shekhar Salkar said.

Nana Patekar’s journey in cinema  

Nana Patekar started his film career with the 1978 movie Gaman.

Though his early years in cinema were slow, he eventually became one of the most unique actors in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

His roles in films like Salaam Bombay!

and Parinda earned him wider recognition.Salaam Bombay!, directed by Mira Nair, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.In Parinda, Patekar played a gangster, a performance that earned him the National Film Award and Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.

The making of Parinda was also tough for the actor.

He got seriously burned while filming a real-fire scene and spent months in the hospital recovering.Earlier, he had also been stabbed during the filming of Salaam Bombay!.

Later, Patekar moved behind the camera with Prahaar: The Final Attack, which he both directed and starred in.

For the 1991 film, he trained with the Territorial Army.

Patekar remained active in front of the camera in the years leading up to his death.

His most recent film was Subedaar, an Amazon Prime Video action drama starring Anil Kapoor.The film premiered on March 5, 2026, with Patekar making a special appearance as Lance Naik Nana Waghmare.

Before that, he had a major role in Vishal Bhardwaj’s O’Romeo, which released on February 13, 2026.

He played Ismail Khan, the head of the Mumbai Intelligence Bureau, in the film starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri.

Drishyam: The Conclusion Box Office: Ajay Devgn starrer sells 1 million tickets in a day, reaches 75% of Drishyam 2’s lifetime sales

Drishyam: The Conclusion has become a real big deal in theaters, with the Ajay Devgn movie getting a huge response from people right from the start.The third part of the popular series has now sold over 4 million tickets on BookMyShow, showing strong growth.In fact, on October 2 alone, the film sold a million tickets, which is a lot.

This is even more impressive because the movie reached this milestone in just five days, and it's also doing much better than Drishyam 2.

Mumbai is the top market for the film on BookMyShow, followed by Delhi-NCR and Pune, showing how popular the franchise is.

Ashish Saksena, the COO of Cinemas at BookMyShow, shared his thoughts about the movie's success.

He said, "Drishyam: The Conclusion has become a true cinematic event, with over 4 million tickets sold on BookMyShow and a million sold just on October 2nd.This shows strong interest during the holiday and long weekend.Mumbai is the top-performing market, followed by Delhi-NCR and Pune.In just five days, the film has reached 75% of Drishyam 2's total ticket sales.Advance bookings are four times higher, and opening-day sales are three times higher than the previous movie.This shows how much audiences trust the franchise and how much they look forward to seeing familiar stories on the big screen.When a franchise has earned that trust, audiences still choose theaters to watch the next chapter, especially during times when they're really eager to watch movies."  

The numbers show how much audiences love the ending of the Drishyam story.

Reaching 75% of Drishyam 2's lifetime ticket sales in just five days is a big deal.Also, the fact that advance bookings are four times higher and opening-day sales three times higher shows how much people are excited about this new film.

For a franchise that depends on word-of-mouth, good content, and audience trust, the numbers from BookMyShow clearly show that Drishyam: The Conclusion has successfully turned excitement into actual movie tickets sold.

Sharvari becomes H&M Beauty’s first ambassador in India; brand launches festive makeup edit with her picks

H&M Beauty has announced actor Sharvari as its first brand ambassador in India.As part of their partnership, the brand has launched a new collection with products chosen by Sharvari for the festive season.Sharvari will be the main face of H&M Beauty's marketing in India for one year.The brand says she brings a modern vibe that matches their fashion-focused approach to beauty.

#Sharvari becomes H&M Beauty's first ambassador in India; brand launches festive makeup edit with her picks

Sharvari becomes H&M Beauty’s first ambassador in India; brand launches festive makeup edit with her picks

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Sharvari made her acting debut with The Forgotten Army: Azaadi Ke Liye in 2020.

She then acted in Bunty Aur Babli 2, which won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut, and later appeared in Munjya.Her recent movies include Alpha and Main Vaapas Aaunga.

Speaking about her association with H&M Beauty, Sharvari said, "I'm really excited to be the first ambassador of H&M Beauty in India.

I've always loved beauty as a way to express myself, have fun, and feel confident in my own skin.What I like most about H&M Beauty is that it believes beauty doesn't have to be complicated.It can be simple, easy, and something you truly own.To me, the most beautiful thing is finding the products, looks, and routines that match who you are, not trying to fit into one idea of what beauty should be.I'm really looking forward to sharing this journey with H&M Beauty and seeing everyone discover their favorite items from the collection."

H&M Beauty offers makeup, fragrance, hair, and body care products, with fashion at the center.

The collection is designed to help people express their personal style, from bold looks to everyday essentials.

An official spokesperson for H&M Beauty said, "Sharvari represents the energy and attitude we see in the next generation of beauty lovers in India.

She is confident, ambitious, and has a strong, unique approach to fashion and beauty.We are really excited to welcome her as the first face of H&M Beauty in India and to build this new chapter together."

This partnership is a big step for the brand in India, as it aims to become a fashion-led beauty destination for a new generation of customers.

The new collection includes the Elixir Gold Perfume, Blush & Glow Duo Palette, Glow Touch Liquid Highlighter, Waterproof Kajal, Swipe & Smudge Liquid Eyeshadow, Glowy Tint Liquid Blush, and Plump Gloss.

The products are available online at HM.com, Nykaa.com, and Myntra.com, as well as at all H&M stores in India.

Income Tax searches at Ramayana producer Prime Focus’ Mumbai offices; shares FALL 8%

Just a few days after news came out about the Income Tax Department searching places connected to producers Vashu Bhagnani and Kumar Mangat Pathak, it has now been revealed that tax officials also searched the Mumbai offices of Prime Focus Ltd.This happens at a very important time for the company, as its big new movie, Ramayana, is preparing for a release on Diwali, which is just a month away.

According to an exclusive report by CNBC-TV18, the Income Tax Department began searching Prime Focus' Mumbai offices on Wednesday, October 7.

The report also mentioned that searches were happening at the homes of some people connected to the company.

Sources told CNBC-TV18 that the searches are related to money sent abroad.

But more details about the transactions being checked or the exact reason for the investigation were not available right away.

The news affected the stock market, with shares of Prime Focus dropping by 8% as soon as the reports came out on Wednesday morning.

Prime Focus, which is run by Namit Malhotra, is one of India's top media and entertainment companies.

It offers services like visual effects, animation, post-production, and content creation.The company also has a strong presence overseas.

This timing is especially significant because Prime Focus Studios is producing Nitesh Tiwari's highly anticipated movie Ramayana.

The film features Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol, and Ravie Dubey and is set to release this Diwali.

So far, neither Prime Focus nor the Income Tax Department has given a detailed statement about the searches that happened on Wednesday.

More information is expected.

Ramayana expected to have paid previews on November 4; Godzilla Minus Zero to get limited showcasing in IMAX in India

Around a month is left before the release of Ramayana, and excitement is slowly growing. However, there is still no clear information about the exact release date, and the makers have not announced it on the film's official pages.

Source has now learned that the makers are looking at a few options, including holding paid previews.

A trade source told, "The makers are considering the idea of holding paid previews of Ramayana on the evening of Wednesday, November 4, in India.

The next day, Thursday, November 5, the film will have a full release."

The source added, "However, this plan is still not confirmed.

A final decision is expected in the next few days, as several international companies like Sony Pictures, IMAX, etc., are involved and need to be informed about the global release strategy. So, expect more clarity by the end of this week or early next week."

Meanwhile, Source has also learned that the highly anticipated Japanese film Godzilla Minus Zero will also release in India during the same week as Ramayana.

The source said, "It will release in India at the same time as North America, on Friday, November 6.

Like Ramayana, Godzilla Minus Zero is also an IMAX release. However, since Ramayana is a local film and is expected to have much higher demand, Godzilla Minus Zero will get limited showing in IMAX theaters. This means that at most IMAX cinemas, it is likely to get only one show, while the rest will be allocated to Ramayana."

Two weeks ago, Source exclusively spoke to Kamal Gianchandani, Chief Business Planning & Strategy at PVR INOX Limited and CEO of PVR INOX Pictures Limited, who confirmed, "Godzilla Minus Zero will release in India.

Most likely, it will come out in the same week as Ramayana."

Salman Khan vs Kala Hiran: Delhi High Court seeks reply from actor on Amit Jani’s plea seeking stay on proceedings

 The Delhi High Court has asked Salman Khan to reply to a request made by filmmaker Amit Jani.Jani wants the court to pause the legal process in Khan's civil case related to the movie Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy.The case was discussed by Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani.Jani's lawyer said that the legal requests made by Khan in this case are very similar to those in another case that is still being heard by the court.

During the hearing, Jani's team argued that Khan is trying to take on the same issue in two different legal processes.

They asked the court to stop the new case until the earlier one is resolved.Salman Khan's lawyer, Ravi Prakash, promised to submit Khan's official response to the court.

The court also wanted to understand the exact reasons behind Khan's legal claims.

Prakash explained that Khan first asked the court to protect his image and public recognition.The court gave Khan temporary protection in December 2025.

Khan's lawyers said that after that order, the film crew released promo videos and gave media interviews that compared the movie to parts of Khan's life, like the famous 1998 blackbuck poaching incident in Rajasthan.

They claimed that these similarities could damage Khan's reputation.

Khan then asked the court to stop the spread of the film's promotional material and delay its release.

The situation got worse in July 2026 when the court told the filmmakers to remove the film's first digital teaser and some social media posts.The court also ordered that the film couldn't use Khan's name, image, or any recognizable features without his permission.

As the case moved on, the court considered whether the film was ready for release.

Jani's team said the film wasn't complete and hadn't been submitted to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for approval.They also said that the film's official trailer had not been released yet.

The possibility of releasing the film online was also discussed.

The court considered Khan's concerns about the film or its promo content being released on digital platforms like OTT services.

Jani's team has kept opposing Khan's request for court orders, saying they shouldn't be granted.

The latest hearing was about the filmmaker's argument that the current case is similar to an earlier one already being heard by the court.

Justice Bhambhani has now asked Salman Khan's lawyer to file Khan's detailed reply.

The case has been set for a full hearing on December 16, 2026.

The case involves conflicting legal arguments about Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy, and the court has not yet decided on the main points brought up in the most recent filing.