Reflecting on veteran actor Nana Patekar’s lifelong passion for classical music

Veteran actor Nana Patekar, who passed away recently, maintained a lifelong engagement with Indian classical and folk music, often playing the traditional ghumot instrument.

Patekar was known for attending classical concerts in rapt attention and hosting intimate musical gatherings at his Pune home for artists like Ustad Rashid Khan.

Musicians recalled his deep knowledge of raags, spontaneity on reality shows, and frequent encouragement to stay true to artistic roots.