Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at 5:20 AM today at his residence. As per the preliminary analysis, the 75-year-old suffered a severe cardiac arrest. Doctors tried to revive him for nearly 45 minutes after he was brought in, but he did not respond to the treatment.
"Despite 45 minutes of continuous CPR, he could not be revived. A medico-legal case (MLC) has been registered, and a post-mortem will be conducted," Dr. Shekhar Salkar, Chief of Oncology Department, Manipal Hospital told news agency ANI.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at 5:20 AM today after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his residence. Despite 45 minutes of continuous CPR, he could not be revived. A medico-legal case (MLC) has been registered, and a post-mortem will be conducted: Dr. Shekhar Salkar, Chief of Oncology Department, Manipal Hospital
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2026
Nana Patekar Latest Movies
Nana Patekar was last seen in O' Romeo, Vishal Bhardwaj's romantic action thriller with Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri. He also appeared in Anil Kapoor's Subedaar, which premiered on Prime Video in March 2026.
Before that, he featured in Housefull 5 (2025) and Vanvaas (2024). In 2026, he made his OTT debut in Prakash Jha's political drama series Sankalp, playing the lead character Ma'at Sahab/Kanhaiya Lal.
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All About Nana Patekar's Decades Long Career
The veteran actor was one of the most recognised faces in Hindi and Marathi cinema, with a career that ran for several decades. Parinda, Prahaar: The Final Attack, Krantiveer, Agni Sakshi, Khamoshi: The Musical and Ab Tak Chhappan were among his best-known films.
Audiences also loved him as Uday Shetty in Welcome and Welcome Back. Over the years, he won three National Film Awards. In 2013, he received the Padma Shri for his contribution to cinema and the arts.
Patekar was best known for intense, character-driven roles, and these made him one of Indian cinema's most respected actors. He also directed Prahaar: The Final Attack.
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Nana Patekar's death has come as a shock to the film industry and his fans. His passing marks the end of a career spanning over four decades across cinema and theatre.
FAQ
1. What was the cause of Nana Patekar's death?
Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away following a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa.
2. Where did Nana Patekar pass away, and at what age?
He died at the age of 75 at Manipal Hospital in Goa, where medical staff attempted CPR for 45 minutes but could not revive him.
3. What were some of Nana Patekar's most iconic film roles?
He was widely celebrated for his performances in Bollywood and Marathi cinema, including acclaimed roles in Krantiveer, Parinda, Prahaar: The Final Attack, Ab Tak Chhappan, and Welcome.