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Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Dies at 75 After Cardiac Arrest

Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Dies at 75 After Cardiac Arrest
Nana Patekar (1951-2026): From Parinda and Natsamrat, the actor who towered over Indian cinema · indianexpress.com

Nana Patekar, a well-known actor, has died at age 75.

The reports say he suffered cardiac arrest at his home in Goa.

One report gives the time as 5:20 in the morning on October 8, 2026.

People tried CPR for 45 minutes, but they could not revive him.

A doctor explained that cardiac arrest happens when an electrical problem makes the heart stop pumping blood effectively.

The articles also remember Patekar for his long career in Indian cinema.

They mention his work in Parinda and Natsamrat.

Key facts

Age
75
Location
His residence in Goa
Reported time
5:20 a.m.
Reported date
October 8, 2026
Resuscitation
45 minutes of continuous CPR
Films mentioned
Parinda and Natsamrat
Medical explanation
A cardiologist described cardiac arrest as an electrical disorder that stops the heart from pumping effectively.

Quotes

Dr Parin Sangoi

Consultant interventional cardiologist at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central

“A cardiac arrest is different (from heart attack) since it is due to an electrical disorder causing the heart to stop beating effectively and thus cutting off the supply of blood to the brain and to other organs”
indianexpress.com

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