Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Dies at 75 in Goa

Veteran actor Nana Patekar died on Thursday, October 8, at the age of 75 after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. He was found unconscious and was taken to Manipal Hospital in Dona Paula.

According to reports, doctors attempted to revive the actor for around 45 minutes, but he could not be saved. He was declared dead at approximately 5:20 am. A medico-legal case has been registered, with a post-mortem expected to help establish the exact cause of death.

Nana Patekar was one of the prominent figures in Hindi and Marathi cinema, with a career spanning several decades. He was known for performances in films including Parinda, Krantiveer, Agni Sakshi, Ab Tak Chhappan, Natsamrat and Welcome.

His death has prompted tributes from across the film industry and among fans.

Patekar, who received three National Film Awards and the Padma Shri, leaves behind a significant legacy in Indian cinema.