There may have been serious differences between Tanushree Dutta and Nana Patekar, but death is a point where basic decency should come first. Tanushree’s recent reaction to Nana’s death has therefore drawn attention, particularly over her reference to the “evil dead.”
Tanushree did not directly name Nana while making the remark. In a video shared after hearing about his death, she spoke about the media interest in the “evil dead” and later offered condolences to his family. Given their long-standing public dispute, however, the reference was widely understood as being about Nana.
Whatever happened between the two in the past, calling a person who has just died “evil dead” is difficult to justify. Differences can remain, allegations can remain, and people are entitled to their own experiences. But once someone is no longer alive to respond, there is little value in turning their death into another point of confrontation.
Tanushree had every right to maintain her position and speak about her experience when the controversy was alive. But Nana’s death is different. Condolences to the family is one thing but describing the deceased in such a manner is not acceptable.
Personal history may explain a reaction, but it does not necessarily make every reaction appropriate. In this case, a little restraint would have been more dignified.
