Srinagar, Oct. 8 -- Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Abdullah on Thursday expressed deep grief over the death of actor Nana Patekar, describing him as a noble human being who "never looked at religion" and dedicated his life to helping the poor and marginalised
Recalling his close bond with the late actor, who made an indelible mark in Indian cinema with iconic hits such as 'Krantiveer' and 'Parinda', Abdullah described Patekar as a "people's favourite" whose compassion knew no bounds.
"He was a very good friend of mine and a very noble person. Throughout his life, he helped the poor. He himself used to stay in tribal villages, especially in areas where the most deprived people live, to help ease their difficulties," Abdu...