Malhar Patekar, who spent most of his childhood behind the camera, finally lifted his voice during a low‑key interview with a popular regional channel. He didn’t name any parties, but made it clear that the years of speculation have finally ended.
He referenced the 2018 filing and the 2019 dismissal, adding that the 2024 judgment by the Bombay High Court has formally exonerated him. “The case is over,” he said, “but people keep dragging it up.” He added, “I can’t comment further on this.”
The clip blew up overnight, raking in over 50,000 likes in the first hour and sparking a tidal wave of comments. While some fans shouted “Justice!” and shared the verdict, others posted screenshots of Tanushree’s earlier statements, arguing the story isn’t closed.
Tanushree Dutta, who once made waves as a Miss India Universe, had accused Nana in 2018, claiming intimidation on the set of ‘Horn ‘Ok Pleassss.’ She later posted the infamous “evil dead” story after his death, fueling the frenzy. Her 2024 video about threats to her car and ongoing harassment paints a bleak picture of the #MeToo fallout.
With the verdict and Nana’s passing, the industry is left to reconcile its past. The political and legal institutions have delivered a verdict, yet the public debate continues, reminding filmmakers that the conversation around accountability still feels unfinished.