Mumbai, Oct. 8 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday expressed grief over the demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar, describing his passing as an "irreparable loss" to the world of art and recalling his contribution to Indian cinema over five decades.

In a post on X, Shah said Patekar left an indelible mark on audiences through his natural acting and powerful dialogue delivery, bringing a range of characters to life, including those dealing with serious social issues as well as humour and satire.

"Over five decades, with his natural acting and powerful dialogue delivery, he left an indelible mark on the hearts of audiences. Whether it was serious social issues or humour-satire, he brought to life every character he portrayed," he ...