At Nana Patekar's funeral, his estranged wife Neelkanthi Patekar's presence highlighted the complexities of their bond. Though married for over 40 years, they had lived apart for 35 years without a formal divorce.

Their son, Malhar Patekar, shed light on his father's final moments, addressing any misconceptions about their family's ties. Despite public separation, emotional connections remained intact until Nana's passing at 75 due to cardiac arrest in Goa.

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