The death of legendary Indian cinema actor Nana Patekar shocked the entire country. He passed away on October 8, 2026, at the age of 75 due to a heart attack. At this time, the creators and actors of the extremely popular comedy show 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' also paid tribute to this great artist in their own special way.
Tamay Vekariya, who plays the character Bagha in the show, paid a deeply touching tribute to Nana Patekar, recalling his iconic style. This sparked active discussion on social media.
As soon as this episode of the show was released and related posts appeared on social networks, fans could not hide their surprise. The fact is that the show was filmed a long time ago, so viewers were astonished by the scene dedicated to commemorating Nana Patekar on that specific day. Many users reacted to this, noting the timeliness of the broadcast.
Fans leave various comments on social media. One user asked: 'How did they know that Nana Patekar had died?' Another noted: 'TMKOC has once again proven that they are ahead of their time, paying tribute so quickly.' Another admirer thanked the creators, writing: 'This is called a real-life series; the scene with Bagha was special, but it was instantly changed according to the situation. Thank you Asit Modi Bhau.'
Meanwhile, Nana Patekar's funeral took place late at night at his home in Dondy, Pune. All rituals were performed there, and he was buried in full accordance with tradition. Members of his family, close relatives, as well as many famous figures from the film industry and numerous fans attended the farewell.