The whole nation is deeply saddened and the film industry is mourning over his loss. Actor Nana Patekar who was his co-star in the film Salaam Bombay, while speaking exclusively to SpotboyE said, “Behtareen insaa, behtareen actor. Hamesha yaad aayegi uski.”
Irrfan and Nana were always appreciative of each other's work. Once, during a discussion about National Awards, Irrfan had wished that Nana Patekar won the National Award for his performance in Natasamrat, a Marathi film that was critically acclaimed. "Outstanding film. I think it should've won the National Award for Nanaji. Anyway, I wasn't in the jury,” Irrfan had said at the screening of Sairat.
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