Mumbai/IBNS, Oct. 8 -- Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan paid an emotional tribute to veteran actor Nana Patekar, recalling him as a "mentor, a teacher, a critic and a friend" following his demise at his Goa home on Thursday.

Patekar died at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa.

Remembering his first meeting with Patekar, Khan recalled how the veteran actor had advised him to focus on acting rather than his image as a hero.

Sharing a personal tribute, Shah Rukh recalled an early interaction with Nana Patekar when the veteran actor slapped his hand away as he tried to style his hair.

Khan said Patekar had a unique way of expressing affection, often disguising warmth behind his blunt and intimidating m...