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Nana Patekar Dies at 75 as Industry Colleagues Pay Tribute
Nana Patekar, a well-known actor, died at age 75.
The reports say he suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa.
Doctors declared him dead at 5:20 in the morning.
One report says doctors tried CPR for about 45 minutes, but it did not revive him.
A doctor said a post-mortem examination was required.
Many actors and filmmakers shared messages of sadness.
They remembered his acting and the way he treated people.
Riteish Deshmukh said they had worked together and that he had hoped to make a Marathi film with Patekar.
Akshay Kumar also remembered working with him in films including Welcome and Housefull 5.
Nana Patekar, 75, died after a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa, according to the reports.
Doctors declared him dead at 5:20 a.m.; one report says CPR was attempted for about 45 minutes.
A doctor said Patekar remained in asystole during CPR, and that a post-mortem examination was required.
Riteish Deshmukh, Akshay Kumar, Nimrat Kaur, Ravi Kishan, Kangana Ranaut and others shared tributes.
Colleagues remembered his acting, personal warmth and charity; Riteish also recalled their films and his wish to work with Patekar in a Marathi film.
- Who
- Nana Patekar, actor and filmmaker; tributes came from colleagues including Riteish Deshmukh, Akshay Kumar, Ravi Kishan and Nimrat Kaur.
- What
- Patekar died at age 75 after a reported cardiac arrest.
- Where
- At his residence in Goa; he was taken to a private hospital in Dona Paula.
- When
- Thursday, October 8, 2026; he was declared dead at 5:20 a.m.
- Why
- The reports attribute his death to cardiac arrest; a post-mortem examination was required, according to one doctor.
Key facts
- Age
- 75
- Reported cause
- Cardiac arrest
- Time declared dead
- 5:20 a.m.
- Reported CPR attempt
- About 45 minutes, according to one report
- Medical follow-up
- A post-mortem examination was required; reports say a medico-legal case was completed.
- Films colleagues said they shared with him
- Bluffmaster, Housefull 5 and Welcome
- Recent films mentioned
- Housefull 5, O’ Romeo and Subedaar; reports describe Patekar’s involvement in O’ Romeo and Subedaar differently.
Quotes
Riteish Deshmukh
Actor who co-starred with Patekar in Bluffmaster! and Housefull 5.
“Really saddened by the news of Nana ji's passing. He was one of those rare actors who never needed to do too much to make you sit up and watch. That voice, that intensity, that honesty in every performance... he was completely his own. I feel fortunate that we got to work together in Welcome, and then again more recently in Housefull 5. There are so many memories from those sets that I'll always hold close. Nana ji was truly one of a kind. It's hard to believe you're gone. Thank you for all the.”
NDTV
“I cannot believe that Nana Patekar jee has passed!.. Woke up by a phone call giving me this News… Speechless. Dearest Nana jee I will remember you with great fondness… Your work has inspired many people including me. God bless your soul… rest in peace.”
thehansindia.com
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