Puri, Oct. 8 -- A moving sand art animation has been created as an emotional tribute to veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar following his demise.

The artwork captures the actor's likeness through an evocative visual sequence, offering a heartfelt homage to his enduring legacy in Indian cinema.

The tribute was created by Rashmita Maharana, Sonali Aluk, and Monalisa Maharana, students of the Sudarsan Sand Art Institute.

Using sand as their medium, the artists portrayed Patekar in a poignant sequence that reflects the admiration and respect he continues to command among audiences. "End of an era. Tribute to Nana Patekar Ji. 1951-2026," read a message on the sand art.

Tributes have been pouring in across social media platforms, with fans, f...