Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Nana Patekar, Actor of Contrasts, Dies at 75
Nana Patekar was a famous actor who died at 75.
He was known for acting with great intensity, but he could also make people laugh.
When he was young, GD and Kamala Tari helped and supported him.
He became known through Marathi theatre and later acted in many films.
Some of his best-known movies included Parinda and Welcome.
The writer remembers him as both generous and difficult.
In 2018, Tanushree Dutta accused him of sexual harassment, which he denied.
Police and courts declined to investigate her claim, saying there was not enough evidence.
Nana Patekar died of cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa on Thursday, aged 75.
The tribute recalls how GD and Kamala Tari supported Patekar during his youth and art studies.
Patekar built his reputation in Marathi theatre and films before appearing in Hindi movies including Ankush and Parinda.
His performances ranged from intense dramatic roles to comedy, including Uday Shetty in Welcome.
In 2018, Tanushree Dutta accused Patekar of sexual harassment; he denied the allegation, and police and courts declined to investigate, citing insufficient evidence.
- Who
- Actor Nana Patekar, who was 75.
- What
- Patekar died of cardiac arrest.
- When
- Thursday; the article does not give a date.
- Where
- At his residence in Goa.
- Why
- The article reports cardiac arrest as the cause of death.
Tanushree Dutta's allegation
Nana Patekar's response
Allegation during film production
Tanushree Dutta's allegation
Tanushree Dutta accused Patekar of sexually harassing her during the making of Horn ‘Ok’ Pleassss in 2018.
Nana Patekar's response
Patekar denied the allegation. Mumbai Police and later the courts declined to investigate, citing insufficient evidence.
- Age
- 75
- Cause of death
- Cardiac arrest
- Place of death
- His residence in Goa
- Early support
- GD and Kamala Tari supported Patekar while he studied at the JJ School of Art.
- Directorial film
- Prahaar (1991), which Patekar directed and starred in.
- 2018 allegation
- Tanushree Dutta accused Patekar of sexual harassment during the making of Horn ‘Ok’ Pleassss; he denied it.
- Outcome of allegation
- Mumbai Police and later the courts declined to investigate, citing insufficient evidence.