Haridwar, Oct. 8 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday mourned the demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar, recalling his personal interaction with the actor and describing him as a "truly unique figure" in the world of acting.

Speaking about Patekar's demise in Haridwar, Dhami said he had personally met the actor and closely observed his acting as well as his way of life.

He said, "Today is a very sad day. We received the deeply saddening news that Nana Patekar is no longer with us; I had personally met him. I observed him closely, his acting and his way of life, and I can say that he was a truly unique figure in the realm of acting. That remarkable individual has left us. He will truly be missed, and we will alway...