Mumbai, Oct. 8 -- Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit mourned the sudden demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar and said his death is a "massive loss" for the film industry.

Speaking to ANI, Pandit recalled Patekar's contribution to theatre, films and television and said there were no known concerns about the actor's health. Calling Patekar an "institution in himself", he said the industry may never see a personality like him again.

"Nana Patekar ji's passing is a huge loss for all of us, because as far as his health was concerned, we never heard of him having any issues. As a theater artist, a film artist, a television artist, and a philanthropist, it's a massive loss for our industry," Pandit said.

He further spoke about Patekar's place in the ind...