•Deputy CM Ajit Pawar passed away in a plane crash on January 28, 2026, shocking Maharashtra.
•A condolence meeting in Mumbai saw Nana Patekar become emotional while paying tribute to his 50-year friend, Ajit Dada.
•Nana Patekar, overwhelmed by memories, left the stage within 54 seconds, moving everyone present.
•Patekar recalled their long friendship, starting when Ajit Pawar was a party worker, and expressed sorrow over the condolence meeting instead of a birthday celebration.
•The deep bond between Ajit Pawar and Nana Patekar was evident, with shared public appearances and Malhar Patekar sharing special photos.