# Controversy surrounding Nana Patekar death > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/controversy-surrounding-nana-patekar-death > Updated: 2026-10-16T11:17:56.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Following the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar from a heart attack on October 8, 2026, actress Tanushree Dutta raised questions regarding the circumstances of his passing. Dutta expressed skepticism about his death, suggesting it might be an attempt to avoid scrutiny regarding investigations into the deaths of Sushant Singh Rajput and Disha Salian. She also reiterated past sexual harassment allegations and made new claims involving poisoning and black magic, stating that “the devil is a devil while alive, and remains a devil even after death.” In response, Malhar Patekar addressed the resurfaced controversy. He noted that legal proceedings regarding the past allegations against his father had already been concluded by the judiciary, stating, “Judiciary se clear hua hain, case khatam ho chuka; phir bhi bol rahe.” He expressed a desire to move past the discussion, emphasizing that the truth remains. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-16: Malhar Patekar addresses remarks following Nana Patekar’s death Malhar Patekar responded to Tanushree Dutta’s recent remarks regarding his late father, Nana Patekar, asserting that the legal case involving past allegations has already been cleared by the judiciary. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malhar-patekar-addresses-remarks-following-nana-patekars-death ### 2026-10-10: Tanushree Dutta questions Nana Patekar’s death and makes new allegations Actress Tanushree Dutta has questioned the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar, alleging he may be avoiding scrutiny related to previous high-profile investigations and making new claims of harassment. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tanushree-dutta-questions-nana-patekars-death-and-makes-new-allegations --- Cite as: Controversy surrounding Nana Patekar death. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/controversy-surrounding-nana-patekar-death