Pune, Oct. 8 -- Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe expressed grief over the demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar, recalling their close friendship and saying the actor would remain with him and others forever.

Mundhe said he had interacted frequently with Patekar and that their last conversation took place about a week ago, when the actor enquired about his family and children.

"He was a very close friend of mine. Our last interaction was just one week ago, and we interacted as usual. It was very lovely. He asked about my family and my children, how they were. And the last words he said were, 'Love you, Bala.' I think that's typical Nana, love to everybody. He will be forever with us and with me," Mundhe said.

Recalling their ...