Pune, Oct. 8 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday paid his respects to veteran actor Nana Patekar at Pune airport, where the actor's mortal remains were brought ahead of his final rites.

Fadnavis offered floral tributes to the late actor and expressed his condolences to Patekar's family. The Chief Minister was also seen speaking with Nana Patekar's wife and son, offering them his support and standing by the grieving family during the difficult moment.

Following the tributes at Pune airport, the actor's mortal remains were taken to his native Donje village in Pune Rural, where his final rites were scheduled to be conducted with full state honours.

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