Nana Patekar’s son Malhar explains why actor’s last rites were held after sunset in Pune

Veteran actor Nana Patekar's last rites were performed with full state honours at his Donje farmhouse in Pune on Thursday evening. The cremation took place after sunset, leaving several Bollywood celebrities and industry colleagues unable to attend the final rites.

Following the cremation, Nana Patekar's son Malhar explained that the actor's last rites were held after sunset due to religious beliefs and to allow more people to pay their respects.