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Nana Patekar captured dancing and playing shamel at Goa event in his final video
✍️ India Today
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 01:02 PM
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A video released after the actor’s death shows Nana Patekar playing the shamel and dancing at a recent event in Goa, marking his last public appearance.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar, who passed away recently, was seen in a video performing a shamel and dancing at a public event in Goa. The clip, which surfaced online shortly after his death, appears to be the last recorded footage of the 71‑year‑old star before he succumbed to a prolonged illness.
The footage shows Patekar seated on a stage, skillfully striking the shamel – a traditional percussion instrument – before rising to the rhythm and joining other performers in a brief dance. The setting appears to be a cultural gathering in Goa, with a modest audience and festive lighting.
Fans and fellow artists quickly shared the video on social media, expressing admiration for the actor’s enduring energy and his willingness to engage with traditional music even in his final days. The clip has been described as a reminder of Patekar’s humility and his connection to grassroots art forms.
Industry observers note that the video adds a personal dimension to the public mourning, highlighting the actor’s lifelong dedication to both cinema and cultural expression. While details of the event remain limited, the recording stands as a poignant final glimpse of a beloved figure in Indian entertainment.
The footage shows Patekar seated on a stage, skillfully striking the shamel – a traditional percussion instrument – before rising to the rhythm and joining other performers in a brief dance. The setting appears to be a cultural gathering in Goa, with a modest audience and festive lighting.
Fans and fellow artists quickly shared the video on social media, expressing admiration for the actor’s enduring energy and his willingness to engage with traditional music even in his final days. The clip has been described as a reminder of Patekar’s humility and his connection to grassroots art forms.
Industry observers note that the video adds a personal dimension to the public mourning, highlighting the actor’s lifelong dedication to both cinema and cultural expression. While details of the event remain limited, the recording stands as a poignant final glimpse of a beloved figure in Indian entertainment.