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Politicians Mourn Nana Patekar, Praise His Cinema and Social Work
Actor Nana Patekar has died at the age of 75.
He died at his home in Goa after a cardiac arrest.
Doctors tried to help him, and he was declared dead at 5:20 in the morning.
Several politicians shared messages of sadness and remembered his acting.
They praised his work in Marathi and Hindi films, including Krantiveer and Natsamrat.
Patekar was also known for helping farmers and rural communities.
He and actor Makarand Anaspure worked together through the NAAM Foundation.
The foundation supported efforts such as water conservation and education for farmers’ children.
Nana Patekar died at 75 after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Goa.
Manipal Hospital said he was declared dead at 5:20 a.m., nearly 45 minutes after doctors tried to revive him.
Politicians including Devendra Fadnavis, Nitin Gadkari, Suvendu Adhikari and D.K. Shivakumar publicly mourned his death.
Tributes highlighted his performances in Marathi and Hindi films, including Krantiveer, Natsamrat, Parinda and Ab Tak Chhappan.
Patekar and actor Makarand Anaspure spearheaded the NAAM Foundation, which supported farmers and rural communities in Maharashtra.
- Who
- Actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar; politicians including Devendra Fadnavis, Nitin Gadkari, Suvendu Adhikari and D.K. Shivakumar mourned him.
- What
- Patekar died after suffering a cardiac arrest.
- Where
- At his home in Goa.
- When
- He was declared dead at 5:20 a.m.; the articles do not specify the calendar date.
- Why
- The article says he suffered a cardiac arrest.
Public tributes
Reported facts
Assessment of Patekar's legacy
Public tributes
Politicians described his acting and cultural impact in exceptionally admiring terms, with Devendra Fadnavis calling his departure a profound loss and Suvendu Adhikari calling him irreplaceable.
Reported facts
These are tributes and personal assessments; the articles also report factual details of his career, death and social work.
Key facts
- Age
- 75
- Place of death
- His home in Goa
- Declared dead
- 5:20 a.m., nearly 45 minutes after doctors tried to revive him
- Career
- Actor and filmmaker in Marathi and Hindi cinema for more than five decades
- National Film Awards
- Three
- Social work
- The NAAM Foundation supported farmers and villagers in Maharashtra, including through water conservation and education efforts
- Foundation partner
- Actor Makarand Anaspure
Quotes
Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister who posted a tribute to Nana Patekar on X.
“He gifted an entire era to Marathi and Hindi cinema. From that, it was primarily his image as a patriot that resonated deeply with audiences. From Krantiveer to Natsamrat, the powerful and masterful tapestry of acting he wove in his journey has no equal. Thus, his departure as an actor is a profound loss.”
m.rediff.com
“Beyond the screen, his compassion for farmers and commitment to serving society reflected the depth of his character.”
NDTV
Sources
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