Lucknow, Oct. 8 -- The sudden death of veteran actor Nana Patekar has left the film industry and his fans mourning.

As tributes continue to pour in, folk singer Malini Awasthi remembered the actor for his distinct style, powerful performances and contribution to Indian cinema.

Speaking to ANI, Awasthi said she saw Patekar's death as a "personal loss" and called him one of the finest actors in the country. She also said that he created a style of his own that made him different from others.

"Nana Patekar's passing feels like a personal loss. I would count him among India's finest actors, an actor who carved out a unique style of his own. There has never been anyone like Nana Patekar before, nor will there ever be anyone like him in the ...