New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of the late actor Nana Patekar, recalling his dedication to empowering farmers through the Naam Foundation.

He said that Patekar wanted to expand the work in Goa as well, and the two held discussions regarding the same a few months back.

Sawant said that the loss feels personal, as Patekar was a very close friend.

Highlighting his contributions to Indian cinema, the Chief Minister said that his films will forever be remembered.

"In a private hospital, he was brought in dead. The hospital declared him dead. I am deeply saddened by this. It is a huge loss for the entire country, as well as for Maharashtra and Goa. He was a ver...