Bollywood veteran actor Nana Patekar dies at 75 after cardiac arrest

Portrait of Nana Patekar in a plaid blazer.
Bollywood veteran actor Nana Patekar dies at 75 after cardiac arrest.
Published October 8, 2026 08:51 AM
Web Desk: The family of the veteran actor Nana Patekar has confirmed that the actor died early Thursday at a hospital after being found unconscious at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa.

Doctors reportedly tried to revive him with CPR for around 45 minutes.

Nana Patekar dies at 75

The Nana Patekar death was confirmed by his son, Malhar Patekar. He said he was travelling from Pune to Goa and would issue a detailed statement about the death.

Reports said Nana Patekar cardiac arrest occurred at his Goa residence. He was taken to Manipal Hospital, where doctors attempted to revive him. He was declared dead at around 5:20am.

The Nana Patekar latest news has led to an outpouring of grief across the Indian film industry. Fans and fellow actors have remembered him for his powerful performances and distinctive dialogue delivery.

A career spanning decades

The Nana Patekar death marks the loss of one of Hindi and Marathi cinema’s most recognisable actors.

Nana Patekar began his Hindi film career with Gaman in 1978. He later became known for memorable performances in films including Parinda, Prahaar: The Final Attack, Tirangaa, Krantiveer, Agni Sakshi, Khamoshi: The Musical and Ab Tak Chhappan.

His role as Uday Shetty in Welcome also introduced his intense acting style to a younger generation of audiences.

The Nana Patekar cardiac arrest came after a career that lasted more than four decades. He was also a theatre artist and director, and received the Padma Shri in 2013 for his contribution to cinema and the arts.

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Final days

According to the Nana Patekar latest news, the actor had remained active in public life shortly before his death.

He was reportedly seen at an event in Goa on October 4, just four days before he died. His sudden passing therefore came as a shock to fans and colleagues.

The Nana Patekar cardiac arrest reportedly left doctors unable to revive him despite prolonged CPR. A medico-legal case has been registered, and a post-mortem is expected to provide further details.

Legacy

Nana Patekar leaves behind a long list of acclaimed performances across Hindi and Marathi cinema.

The Nana Patekar death has brought renewed attention to his decades-long contribution to Indian cinema, while the Nana Patekar latest news continues to draw reactions from the film industry and fans.

The Nana Patekar cardiac arrest and his sudden passing have ended the career of an actor known for bringing unusual intensity to his characters.

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