Nana Patekar No More: Usha Uthup Recalls His Kindness, Spontaneity & Social Commitment | News18

News18 - Oct 8, 2026

Veteran singer Usha Uthup has expressed her grief over the heartbreaking loss of legendary actor Nana Patekar, remembering the warmth, kindness and spontaneity that defined their association. Speaking about Nana, Usha Uthup recalled their collaboration in the film Hat-trick and reflected on the deep connection she felt with the actor despite the distance between them.Usha highlighted Nana Patekar’s unique personality, describing him as someone whose kindness and spontaneous nature left a lasting impression. Beyond cinema, she also remembered his strong commitment to social causes and his concern for issues affecting ordinary people -newsn18oc_india CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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