Indian cinema mourns the loss of veteran actor Nana Patekar (75), who passed away early this morning at his home in Goa after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest.
Reportedly, he complained of severe chest pain around 4:30 AM. A medical team reached his flat and started emergency CPR before rushing him to Manipal Hospital in Dona Paula. Doctors tried for 45 minutes to revive him, but Nana Patekar was declared dead at 5:20 AM. A post-mortem is being conducted as part of standard legal procedure.
Born in Maharashtra in 1951, Patekar faced extreme financial hardships in his early years. He graduated from the Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art and honed his craft doing intense Marathi theatre before transitioning to film. He made his acting debut with Gaman (1978), but his breakthrough came with Parinda (1989).
Nana Patekar’s Iconic Performances
Parinda (1989) – His breakout role as a menacing crime lord
Prahaar: The Final Attack (1991) – Also directed by him
Tirangaa (1993)
Krantiveer (1994) – One of his most celebrated performances
Agni Sakshi (1996)
Khamoshi (1996)
Ab Tak Chappan (2004)
Apaharan (2005)
Rajneeti (2010)
Natasamrat (2016) – Marathi film that earned him a National Award
He also mesmerized audiences in Bluff Master and Welcome, bringing his trademark intensity to comic roles. Nana Patekar shared screen space with Superstar Rajinikanth in Kaala (2017).
The film industry has lost another veteran actor in recent months. We share our deepest sympathies and condolences to his family and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace.