'He quietly helped people': CID's ACP Pradyuman, Shivaji Satam, reveals how Nana Patekar secretly helped him after wife's cancer diagnosis

Nana Patekar, remembered for his powerful performances and distinctive screen presence, also left a lasting impression through his kindness away from the spotlight. At a prayer meeting held in Mumbai on Wednesday, CID actor Shivaji Satam, best known as ACP Pradyuman, recalled how Nana supported him when his wife was diagnosed with cancer. While the two were shooting for Ghulam-E-Musthafa, Nana noticed his distress and helped arrange a more accommodating schedule, allowing him to visit his wife in hospital during a difficult period.

Shivaji Satam recalls Nana Patekar’s support during wife’s cancer diagnosis

Speaking at the prayer meeting, Shivaji Satam remembered how he struggled to balance work with his wife’s treatment. He was shooting for Ghulam-E-Musthafa when she was diagnosed with cancer, leaving him extremely tense and worried. Nana noticed that something was wrong and urged him to explain what had happened. When Shivaji admitted that he might not be able to continue shooting, the veteran actor insisted on knowing the reason behind his distress. After hearing about his wife’s diagnosis, Nana asked him to remain patient for a day while he worked out a solution.

How Nana Patekar helped adjust the film’s shooting schedule

Shivaji revealed that Partho Ghosh, who directed Ghulam-E-Musthafa, agreed to change the shooting schedule after Nana intervened. The film also featured Aruna Irani, Nana Patekar and Shivaji Satam. Nana spoke to Partho and informed the filmmakers that Shivaji needed to visit the hospital every morning and evening. The director accommodated the arrangement, allowing Shivaji to arrive on set at noon and leave by 8 pm.


The actor said the support extended beyond the schedule change. Nana also informed Aruna Irani about his wife’s cancer diagnosis and the challenges the family was facing. According to Shivaji, the entire team took care of both him and his wife during that difficult period.

Shivaji Satam on Nana Patekar’s kindness

Shivaji said Nana never publicised what he had done for him. Recalling the actor’s generosity, he explained that this was not an isolated incident and that he had witnessed many similar gestures over the years. He remembered Nana as someone who helped people discreetly, without seeking recognition or telling others about his actions. Shivaji added that there were many more stories of the actor extending support to people when they needed it most.

Nana Patekar dies at 75; prayer meeting held in Mumbai

Nana Patekar died on October 8, 2026, at the age of 75. The prayer meeting in Mumbai on Wednesday was attended by several actors, including Rohini Hattangadi, Varsha Usgaonkar and Shivaji Satam.

According to PTI, an autopsy conducted at the state-run Goa Medical College and Hospital confirmed that Nana died of a heart attack, a senior doctor at the hospital said on Sunday. The doctor explained that a blood clot had blocked the left main coronary artery, which supplies blood to a large portion of the heart. The postmortem report listed the cause of death as “acute myocardial infarction due to left main coronary artery thrombosis secondary to atherosclerotic occlusive coronary artery disease”, classifying it as a natural death.

Nana was rushed to a private hospital from his home in Dona Paula, near Panaji, in the early hours of October 8. Known for his earthy performances across genres, the veteran actor appeared in films including Krantiveer and Khamoshi: The Musical.