Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Leaders and Film Industry Mourn Actor Nana Patekar’s Death
Nana Patekar, a well-known actor, has died at the age of 76.
He was known for acting in Marathi and Hindi films for many years.
People from film, politics and social work shared tributes after his death.
They remembered his strong performances and distinctive way of speaking in films.
They also praised his work helping people affected by drought.
Patekar co-founded Naam Foundation with actor Makarand Anaspure.
The foundation worked on water conservation and supported families in need.
Eknath Shinde said he would help with Patekar’s dream of building schools for children in Kashmir.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar died at his Goa residence on Thursday, aged 76, after a suspected heart attack.
Politicians, activists and film personalities described him as a major presence in Marathi and Hindi cinema.
Tributes highlighted his work with Naam Foundation, which he co-founded with actor Makarand Anaspure.
Speakers praised his efforts supporting drought-affected communities, water conservation and families of farmers who died by suicide.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said he would help fulfil Patekar’s dream of establishing schools for children in Kashmir.
- Who
- Nana Patekar, veteran actor and social worker.
- What
- Patekar died, prompting tributes from political leaders, activists and film personalities.
- When
- Thursday, October 8; the report says he died in the early hours of Thursday.
- Where
- At his residence in Goa; his remains were taken to Goa Medical College and Hospital near Panaji for a post-mortem.
- Why
- The report says he died after suffering a suspected heart attack.
Tribute
Reported facts
Cause of death
Tribute
Tributes focused on Patekar’s acting, compassion and service to people.
Reported facts
The report states he died after a suspected heart attack; it does not provide a confirmed medical cause.
- Age
- 76
- Date of report
- Mumbai, October 8
- Cause reported
- Suspected heart attack
- Film career
- More than five decades in Marathi and Hindi films, according to Nitin Gadkari
- Foundation
- Naam Foundation, co-founded by Nana Patekar and Makarand Anaspure
- Social work mentioned
- Water conservation and support for drought-affected people and families of farmers who died by suicide
- Reported aspiration
- Establishing schools for children in Kashmir, cited by Eknath Shinde