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Nana Patekar Recalled 60 Days With Army During Kargil War
Actor Nana Patekar died at age 75, according to the articles.
They say he died after a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa.
In a 2024 interview, he remembered going to Kargil during the 1999 war.
He said he spent about 60 days with Indian Army soldiers.
He said he became part of a Quick Reaction Team.
He named several places he visited, including Dras and Leh.
He did not say exactly what his duties were.
An old report said he moved between army posts and encouraged soldiers.
Nana Patekar died at age 75 on Thursday, October 8, 2026, after a cardiac arrest at his home in Dona Paula, Goa.
In a 2024 interview, Patekar said he spent 60 days with Indian Army personnel during the 1999 Kargil War.
He said he wanted to go to Kargil while George Fernandes was defence minister and was sent to the front after speaking with him.
Patekar said he became part of the Quick Reaction Team and named Mughalpura, Dras, Leh, Kupwara, Baramulla and Sopore as places he visited.
He declined to disclose his specific duties; an August 1999 India Today report described him as moving between posts and encouraging soldiers.
- Who
- Nana Patekar said he spent time with Indian Army personnel and served with the Quick Reaction Team; he recalled discussing his request with then-defence minister George Fernandes.
- What
- Patekar said he spent 60 days with the Army during the Kargil War and became a member of the Quick Reaction Team.
- Where
- Kargil and locations he named: Mughalpura, Dras, Leh, Kupwara, Baramulla and Sopore; he died at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa.
- When
- During the 1999 Kargil War; he discussed it in a 2024 interview. The articles report his death on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
- Why
- Patekar said he wanted to go to Kargil and described his presence as something he could do for the country; he did not disclose his specific duties.
Accounts of Patekar’s time with troops
Accounts of Patekar’s time with troops
Duration and description of his presence
Accounts of Patekar’s time with troops
Patekar said in a 2024 interview that he spent 60 days there and became part of the Quick Reaction Team.
Accounts of Patekar’s time with troops
An August 1999 India Today report described him as living with soldiers for over a fortnight and moving between posts as an unofficial cheerleader; the reports offer different descriptions and durations.
Key facts
- Age at death
- 75
- Reported date of death
- Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Cause reported
- Cardiac arrest
- Kargil War service
- Around 60 days, according to Patekar
- Reported role
- Quick Reaction Team (QRT)
- Interview
- The Lallantop, 2024
- Locations recalled
- Mughalpura, Dras, Leh, Kupwara, Baramulla and Sopore
- Earlier report
- India Today, August 1999, described him moving between posts for over a fortnight
Quotes
Nana Patekar
Actor recalling his decision to go to Kargil
“I had completed a commando course. I am a good shooter. I've played at a national level.”
livemint.com
“George Fernandes was the defence minister and I wanted to go [to Kargil].”
livemint.com
indianexpress.com
Sources
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