Urdu Report Desk
Malhar Patekar, son of veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar, has strongly criticised actress Tanushree Dutta over her controversial remarks following his father’s death, saying that making disrespectful comments about someone who has died is inhumane.
According to Indian media reports, Malhar said his family was going through a period of shock and grief and that such statements at a time of mourning were deeply upsetting.
Malhar Responds to Tanushree Dutta’s Remarks
Reacting to the comments that emerged after his father’s death, Malhar said he did not want to name anyone but believed that people were unnecessarily reviving an issue linked to the MeToo movement that had already been resolved.
He maintained that his father had been acquitted by the court and that the case had ended. Despite this, he said, the matter was being brought up again.
Malhar added that he did not wish to say anything further about those making such remarks, expressing the view that the truth would remain unchanged.
Tanushree Dutta’s Controversial Social Media Posts
Following Nana Patekar’s death, Tanushree Dutta shared several controversial posts on social media. In those posts, she described the actor’s death as a positive turning point in her life and used harsh language, including the phrase “the devil is dead.”
According to reports, Dutta also made strong remarks against Patekar during a religious prayer ceremony, triggering renewed debate on social media.
The comments drew attention because of the longstanding controversy between the two actors.
Background of the MeToo Controversy
Tanushree Dutta had previously accused Nana Patekar of harassment. The allegations attracted considerable attention during the MeToo movement in Bollywood.
Malhar’s latest response has brought the old controversy back into public discussion following the actor’s death.
Reactions on social media have been divided. Some users have expressed sympathy for Malhar and his family as they mourn their loss, while others have discussed Dutta’s earlier allegations and her position in the controversy.
Nana Patekar’s Death
According to Indian media reports, 75-year-old Nana Patekar died of cardiac arrest in Goa on the morning of October 8. He was reportedly taken to a hospital unconscious, where doctors confirmed his death.
His family is mourning his loss, while the controversy surrounding Dutta’s remarks and Malhar’s response has reignited debate over the longstanding MeToo issue in Bollywood.
