Nana Patekar Passes Away At 75, Leaves Behind A Lasting Legacy

Veteran actor Nana Patekar, one of Indian cinema’s respected performers, reportedly passed away on Thursday, October 8th at the age of 75.

He reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa. According to reports he was found unconscious and rushed to Manipal Hospital where doctors tried to revive him for around 45 minutes.

However he could not be saved and was declared dead at around 5:20 AM. Born Vishwanath Patekar, Nana made his acting debut with Gaman in 1978.

He went on to deliver memorable performances in many films.

Known for his much powerful dialogue delivery and intense screen presence, he won three National Film Awards and received the Padma Shri in 2013. His reported demise has left all the fans and the film fraternity shocked.

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— Filmy Focus (@FilmyFocus) October 8, 2026