Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies at 75
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Veteran Indian actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar died on Thursday, October 8, after being found unconscious at his home in Goa. He was 75.
Dr Shekhar Salkar of Manipal Hospital said medical personnel performed CPR for about 45 minutes, including while transporting Patekar to the hospital, but could not revive him. He was pronounced dead at about 5:20 a.m. Salkar said Patekar had suffered cardiac arrest, though its cause was unclear. His son, Malhar Patekar, said he died of natural causes. Officials registered a medico-legal case and said a post-mortem examination would be conducted.
Patekar’s remains were flown to Pune, where Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid his respects. The actor was later cremated with state honours at his farmhouse in Donje village.
Over a career spanning nearly five decades, Patekar became a prominent figure in Hindi and Marathi cinema and theatre. He made his film debut in *Gaman* in 1978 and drew acclaim for performances in *Salaam Bombay!*, *Parinda*, *Krantiveer*, *Khamoshi: The Musical*, *Ab Tak Chhappan* and *Welcome*. He also directed and starred in *Prahaar*.
Patekar won three National Film Awards and received the Padma Shri in 2013. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and actors including Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher and Manisha Koirala were among those who paid tribute to him, praising his versatility, intensity and distinctive presence.
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