When the clock struck 11:28 p.m. on Oct 8, Nana Patekar’s funeral procession rolled out of his farmhouse near Pune, and the silence was louder than any eulogy.
Tanushree Dutta burst onto Instagram Live at 9:30 p.m., accusing the family and media of hiding the body and skipping a prayer meet that would let fans pay their respects.
In Hindu custom, last rites are usually held before dusk; the 11:28 p.m. timing is a sharp deviation that has already raised eyebrows among devotees and film‑industry insiders alike.
She even hinted that the body might not be Nana’s, citing a missing DNA test and a rumor that he could be alive abroad, adding a layer of conspiracy to the already tense atmosphere.
While the family says they opted for privacy, the lack of photos or videos of the body has fueled speculation, and many fans are demanding a transparent explanation.
Official statements are still pending, but the controversy has already made headlines across the media, turning a simple funeral into a national debate on celebrity death protocols.