India, Oct. 9 -- Politicians, fans and locals bid a tearful farewell to Nana Patekar late Thursday night as his final journey ended at his 25-acre farmhouse, Nanaji Wadi, in Donje village near Khadakwasla.

Patekar was cremated at the farmhouse where he had spent considerable time and developed a close bond with the local community. His mortal remains were airlifted from Goa and brought to Pune Airport in the evening, where chief minister Devendra Fadnavis was present to receive them. The state government accorded him a guard of honour. Fadnavis paid floral tributes. He said, "My heart was heavy as I bid the final farewell to the versatile actor."

At Donje, deputy chief ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar, along with state and Unio...