Nana Patekar’s son, Malhar Patekar, has addressed reports about the actor’s final hours and his parents’ decision to live separately. In an interview with Hindustan Times, Malhar shared details about what happened when his father began feeling unwell and explained why the family remained emotionally close despite his parents living in different homes. He also pushed back against online speculation suggesting that Nana had been alone or that his family had distanced itself from him. Malhar’s account offers a personal perspective on the family’s circumstances and the bond they maintained over the years.
Malhar Patekar Recalls What Happened Before His Father’s Death
Speaking to Hindustan Times, Malhar explained that Nana Patekar had been in Goa before travelling to Mumbai for professional commitments. According to him, his cousin Prasaj, who handles entertainment-related meetings for the family, had arranged for Nana to come to Mumbai for a Marathi edition of Kaun Banega Crorepati, where he was scheduled to appear with Madhuri Dixit.
Malhar also said his elder brother, Amay, had ensured that their father was settled on the upper floor of the house before leaving. The arrangements were part of the family’s efforts to manage Nana’s stay and commitments.
In his account, Malhar described his father as someone who generally avoided troubling other people, even when he was experiencing difficulties. He said Nana contacted Amay after beginning to feel unwell, first sending him a message and then calling him. Amay returned immediately, but, according to Malhar, it was already too late by the time he reached his father.
Malhar Describes the Moment He Received the News
Malhar said he was in Pune when he received a call from his mother at around 5 am. He recalled being overwhelmed by the news and struggling to process what had happened.
Describing the emotional impact, he said he could barely remember what followed the call and felt as though his entire world had collapsed. His recollection highlights the shock experienced by the family during an extremely difficult moment.
Malhar’s comments provide a first-person account of the events as he remembers them. The interview also shifts attention away from online speculation and towards the family’s own description of the circumstances surrounding Nana’s final hours.
Why Nana Patekar and His Wife Lived Separately
Malhar also addressed questions about his parents’ relationship, explaining that living separately did not mean they had become emotionally distant. He said the family remained strong and connected, and that he had received considerable support and strength from both parents.
According to Malhar, the family’s relationships extended beyond his immediate household. He described himself as being close to his cousins and uncles as well, adding that the affection and support he received from relatives mattered more to him than public perceptions of the family.
His remarks offer context to a subject that has attracted attention because Nana and his wife did not live together. Malhar’s account suggests that their living arrangement should not automatically be interpreted as a breakdown in their relationship.
Son Responds to Online Speculation About His Father
Malhar expressed concern about the claims circulating online about his father and family. He said that the absence of family photographs on Instagram should not be taken as evidence that the relationships within the household were weak.
He also stated that his parents continued to share a good relationship despite living apart. Referring to their bond of approximately 38 to 39 years, he stressed that Nana was not abandoned by his family.
According to Malhar, family members regularly stayed with the actor, and someone was always around him. He rejected suggestions that Nana had been left to manage everything on his own, saying that the family had remained present in his life.
Malhar Says His Father Remained Physically Active
Malhar also spoke about Nana’s active lifestyle, saying that the actor regularly worked out at the gym for around two to two-and-a-half hours. He noted that even younger people might find it difficult to maintain that level of physical activity.
His comments add another detail to the family’s account of Nana’s daily routine and challenge assumptions that might be drawn from online discussions about his final days.
Through the interview, Malhar has sought to clarify the family’s position on both the actor’s final hours and his parents’ relationship. His central message was that living separately did not mean emotional separation, and that Nana continued to have the support and presence of his family.