Mumbai, Oct. 8 -- The Indian cinema legend and ace actor Nana Patekar has passed away on Thursday, leaving behind a plethora of cinematic masterpieces and memorable performances.

Nana Patekar was a multiple National Award winner, along with the honour of Padma Shri during his career. Despite being a accomplished actor on the big screens, the actor was also known for his philanthropic efforts, especially his support for drought-hit villages in Maharashtra through his NAAM Foundation.

Over the years, Patekar portrayed a wide range of characters, from an angry man challenging the system and a ruthless gangster capable of killing without hesitation, to a comic don in a suit who believes selling potatoes is a performance, and a conflicted mo...