Nana Patekar's sudden passing on October 8 has sent shockwaves through the film industry. His co-producer on 'The Confession,' Subhash Kale, expressed profound disbelief after their last conversation just two days earlier.

Patekar was on the verge of returning to Mumbai for dubbing and filming. Medical staff confirmed he was already deceased upon reaching the hospital, leaving his final works, 'The Confessions' and 'Shakti Shalini,' awaiting release.

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