# Nana Patekar to receive state funeral, Maharashtra minister announces

Veteran actor Nana Patekar died on Thursday; the state funeral announcement was issued the same day.

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Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar announced on Thursday that veteran actor Nana Patekar will be accorded a state funeral.[^1]

Nana Patekar died on Thursday. He worked in the drought-prone areas of Marathwada and extended support through the NAAM Foundation.[^2]

## What this stands on

1. Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar announced on Thursday that veteran actor Nana Patekar will be accorded a state funeral. ([mint](https://www.livemint.com/news/india/nana-patekar-to-be-accorded-state-funeral-maharashtra-minister-ashish-shelar-confirms-11791441310744.html), News, claim on record)
2. Nana Patekar, who died on Thursday, worked in the drought-prone areas of Marathwada and extended support through the NAAM Foundation. ([Deccan Herald](https://www.deccanherald.com/india/maharashtra/nana-patekars-aarogya-cards-helped-500-farmers-widows-in-marathwada-4174784), News)

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