Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Politicians Mourn Nana Patekar, Remember Cinema and Social Work
Actor Nana Patekar died at age 75 after a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa.
Doctors tried to revive him, but he was declared dead at about 5:20 in the morning.
Many politicians shared messages of sadness.
They remembered his acting in Marathi and Hindi movies, including Krantiveer and Natsamrat.
Some described him as a friend and praised his powerful performances.
They also remembered how he helped farmers and people in villages.
Patekar and actor Makarand Anaspure started the NAAM Foundation.
The foundation worked on water conservation and supported rural communities.
One tribute also recalled Patekar’s support for the Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan.
Nana Patekar, 75, died after a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa on Thursday.
Manipal Hospital said he was declared dead at about 5:20 a.m., after doctors tried to revive him for around 45 minutes.
Politicians including Devendra Fadnavis, Nitin Gadkari, Eknath Shinde, Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule mourned his death and praised his acting.
Tributes recalled Patekar’s performances in films including Krantiveer, Natsamrat, Parinda and Ab Tak Chhappan, and his more than five decades in Marathi and Hindi cinema.
Patekar and Makarand Anaspure established the NAAM Foundation, which supported farmers and rural communities through work including water conservation and assistance to families affected by agrarian distress.
- Who
- Actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar; politicians including Devendra Fadnavis, Nitin Gadkari, Eknath Shinde, Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule mourned him.
- What
- Patekar died after suffering a cardiac arrest.
- When
- Thursday; he was declared dead at about 5:20 a.m. The articles identify the date as October 8, 2026.
- Where
- At his residence in Goa.
- Why
- The articles report that he suffered a cardiac arrest.
- Age
- 75
- Place of death
- His residence in Goa
- Time declared dead
- About 5:20 a.m. on Thursday
- Resuscitation efforts
- Doctors tried to revive him for around 45 minutes
- Film career
- More than five decades in Marathi and Hindi cinema
- National Film Awards
- Three
- Social work
- The NAAM Foundation, established with Makarand Anaspure, supported farmers and rural communities in Maharashtra
- Other initiative cited
- Patekar supported the Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan, according to Devendra Fadnavis
Sources
Nana Patekar's demise a massive shock: Fadnavis
'Profound Loss, Shock To The Heart': Fadnavis Mourns Nana Patekar’s Death; Recalls His Patriotism, Social Work
Nana Patekar Death: Maharashtra's Political Fraternity Unites In Grief As CM Devendra Fadnavis Mourns 'Close Friend'
