Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Congress Leaders Mourn Actor Nana Patekar, Who Dies at 76
Nana Patekar, a well-known Indian actor, died early Thursday at age 76.
He was found unconscious at his home in Goa.
He was taken to a private hospital, where doctors tried CPR for 45 minutes.
The doctor said he could not be revived and was declared dead at 5:10 a.m.
Sources suspected he may have had a heart attack, but a post-mortem was planned.
Congress leaders expressed sadness and offered condolences to his family and fans.
They praised his acting and the mark he made on Indian cinema.
Patekar was known for films including Khamoshi, Krantiveer and Welcome.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar died at his Goa residence early Thursday at age 76.
He was found unconscious at his apartment in Dona Paula and taken to a private hospital.
A senior doctor said CPR was administered for 45 minutes, but Patekar could not be revived.
Sources suspected a heart attack; a medico-legal case was registered and a post-mortem was planned.
Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge paid tribute to Patekar’s acting and social contributions.
- Who
- Actor Nana Patekar; Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and K C Venugopal issued tributes.
- What
- Patekar died after being found unconscious; Congress leaders condoled his death.
- When
- Early Thursday; he was declared dead at 5:10 a.m. The report is dated October 8.
- Where
- At his residence in Dona Paula, Goa; he was taken to a private hospital in Goa.
- Why
- The cause was not confirmed. Sources suspected a heart attack, and a post-mortem was planned.
- Age
- 76
- Declared dead
- 5:10 a.m.
- Hospital treatment
- CPR was administered for 45 minutes.
- Residence
- Dona Paula, Goa
- Cause
- A heart attack was suspected, according to sources; no confirmed cause was provided.
- Planned procedure
- A post-mortem was to be conducted.
- Films cited
- Khamoshi, Krantiveer and Welcome