Maharashtra announces state funeral for veteran actor Nana Patekar

The Maharashtra government on Thursday announced a state funeral for veteran actor Nana Patekar. "Considering the unparalleled contribution of actor Nana Patekar to Marathi plays as well as Marathi and Hindi cinema, we have decided to conduct his last rites 'with full state honours'," State Culture Minister Ashish Shelar said. Nana Patekar died at the age of 75.