Which veteran actor of Hindi and Marathi cinema passed away on 8 October 2026?
- A.Nana Patekar
- B.Paresh Rawal
- C.Ashok Saraf
- D.Mohan Agashe
Correct answer
A. Nana Patekar
Explanation
The correct answer is Nana Patekar. The Prime Minister's Office issued a condolence message on 8 October 2026 on the passing of the veteran actor, whose work in Hindi and Marathi cinema was called immense. The tribute said few actors possessed the intensity, individuality and unmistakable presence that he had, that he brought remarkable versatility and creativity to every role, and that his passing leaves a deep void; condolences were extended to his family, friends and countless admirers. The other options name actors who have worked in Hindi or Marathi cinema and are placed here as plausible distractors for a candidate who recalls only that a veteran of these two industries had died. For revision, link the name with the date, 8 October 2026, and with the two industries, Hindi and Marathi.
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Practice Questions
Veteran actor Nana Patekar, who passed away in October 2026, was associated with which two film industries?
- A.Hindi and Marathi
- B.Hindi and Bengali
- C.Marathi and Tamil
- D.Hindi and Telugu
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Explanation
The correct answer is Hindi and Marathi. The condolence message on the veteran actor's passing described his contribution to Hindi and Marathi cinema as immense, and it is this pairing that identifies his body of work. Option B, Hindi and Bengali, option C, Marathi and Tamil, and option D, Hindi and Telugu, each keep one correct industry or none, and are placed here because questions on film personalities commonly swap one language for another. Aspirants should remember that the actor was counted among the few who carried an unmistakable presence on screen, bringing versatility and creativity to every role and creating characters expected to be remembered for generations. He was admired away from the screen as well, for frank and forthright views that he never hesitated to express. The condolence from the Prime Minister was issued on 8 October 2026.
Which of the following was NOT among the qualities highlighted in the tribute to Nana Patekar?
- A.Intensity and individuality on screen
- B.Versatility and creativity in every role
- C.Frank and forthright views
- D.A long career as a film producer abroad
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Explanation
The correct answer is a long career as a film producer abroad, which finds no place in the tribute. What the tribute did single out is covered by the other three options. It said that few actors possessed the intensity, individuality and unmistakable presence that the veteran actor had, which is option A. It said that he brought remarkable versatility and creativity to every role and gave audiences characters that will be remembered for generations, which is option B. And it said that he was equally admired for his frank and forthright views and never hesitated to express what he believed in, which is option C. The tribute further described his contribution to Hindi and Marathi cinema as immense and said his passing leaves a deep void, with condolences going to his family, friends and admirers.