Mumbai, Oct. 8 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday described the demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar as a "massive shock to the heart", recalling his close friendship with the actor and his contribution to Marathi and Hindi cinema.

In a post on X, Fadnavis said Patekar had gifted an entire era to Marathi and Hindi cinema and that his image as a patriot had resonated deeply with audiences.

Recalling Patekar's performances in films such as Krantiveer and Natsamrat, Fadnavis said the actor's work had no equal and his departure was a profound loss to the film industry.

"He gifted an entire era to Marathi and Hindi cinema. From that, it was primarily his image as a patriot that resonated deeply with audiences. From ...