MUMBAI: Malhar Patekar, son of the late legendary Bollywood actor Nana Patekar, has broken his silence regarding the controversial statements made by actress Tanushree Dutta following his father’s death.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 on October 8 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. Following his demise, actress Tanushree Dutta shared provocative remarks on social media, referring to the late actor in harsh terms and reigniting discussions surrounding historical #MeToo allegations.
Malhar Patekar Responds to Tanushree Dutta’s Controversial Remarks
Addressing the media and online reactions, Malhar expressed deep grief over his family’s loss while condemning the insensitivity of targeting someone who has recently passed away. Without directly naming individuals, Malhar noted that the legal matters being brought up had already reached their rightful conclusion in a court of law.
Malhar emphasized that the judiciary had previously cleared his father and that the case was thoroughly closed, expressing dismay that obsolete controversies are being unnecessarily dragged back into the limelight.
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Urging critics to respect the solemnity of the family’s mourning period, Malhar stated that the truth remains unchanged, adding, “God bless such people, that is all I have to say.”
What We Know So Far
The remarks have revived public debate across Bollywood circles and social media platforms, dividing opinions among fans and industry observers. The legal dispute dates back years, during which Nana Patekar consistently denied all allegations, culminating in the Mumbai Police filing a closure report citing a lack of evidence.
