Mumbai, Oct. 8 -- It's a sad day for Indian cinema as veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away on Thursday after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence. The actor's death has left his co-stars and friends from the film industry mourning his loss.

Riteish Deshmukh, who worked with Patekar in Bluffmaster! and Housefull 5, reacted to the news on X. Calling the news "shocked beyond words", Riteish remembered Patekar as an actor who could take on every kind of role and had a special place in the hearts of audiences.

"I am shocked beyond words. Feels like a truck has hit me. Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Nana Patekar ji. An actor par excellence, incomparable to anyone, he carved his place in people's hearts with his own unique...