Goa, Oct 12 [UDN}:Veteran Bollywood and Marathi actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The acclaimed actor reportedly suffered a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa.
According to reports, Patekar was found unconscious at his residence and was subsequently rushed to Manipal Hospital. Doctors reportedly made continuous efforts to revive him through CPR for around 45 minutes, but he could not be saved. He was declared dead in the early hours of Thursday.
Born Vishwanath Patekar, Nana Patekar was one of the most respected and versatile performers in Indian cinema. Over a career spanning several decades, he earned widespread recognition for his powerful performances in films such as Parinda, Krantiveer, Agni Sakshi, Ab Tak Chhappan and Welcome. He was also a director and theatre artiste.
Patekar received multiple major honours for his contribution to cinema and was conferred the Padma Shri in 2013. His distinctive dialogue delivery, intense acting style and memorable characters made him a prominent figure in both Hindi and Marathi cinema.
His death marks the loss of one of Indian cinema’s most recognisable veteran actors, with tributes expected from across the film industry.
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