Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Nana Patekar Dies at 75, Remembered for Distinctive Performances
Nana Patekar was a well-known actor in Hindi and Marathi films and theatre.
He died in Goa at the age of 75.
He was found unconscious at home and taken to a hospital, where doctors tried to help him for about 45 minutes.
One report said he had a heart attack, while another said the final cause still needed medical confirmation.
Patekar acted in many films, including Parinda, Krantiveer, Welcome and Natsamrat.
He also directed a film and worked in theatre.
He won three National Film Awards and received the Padma Shri in 2013.
Through Naam Foundation, he supported farmers and rural communities.
His last rites were planned with state honours.
Nana Patekar, born Vishwanath Patekar, died at age 75 in Goa on Thursday, October 8.
He was found unconscious at his Dona Paula home and taken to Manipal Hospital, where doctors attempted to revive him for about 45 minutes.
One report said he died after a heart attack; another said the official cause awaited a postmortem and medical report.
His career spanned Hindi and Marathi cinema and theatre, with notable works including Parinda, Krantiveer, Prahaar: The Final Attack, Welcome and Natsamrat.
He won three National Film Awards, received the Padma Shri in 2013, and supported farmers and rural communities through Naam Foundation.
- Who
- Nana Patekar, actor and filmmaker born Vishwanath Patekar.
- What
- He died at age 75; reports differed on whether a heart attack was confirmed as the cause.
- When
- Thursday, October 8; the year is not stated.
- Where
- He was found at his home in Dona Paula, Goa; his last rites were planned at his Donje farmhouse near Pune.
- Why
- One report attributed his death to a heart attack, while another said confirmation awaited the postmortem and medical report.
Heart attack reported
Official cause pending
Cause of death
Heart attack reported
One report said Patekar died after suffering a heart attack.
Official cause pending
Another report said the official cause remained subject to the postmortem examination and medical report.
- Age
- 75
- Hospital
- Manipal Hospital; doctors reportedly attempted to revive him for about 45 minutes
- Cause of death
- One report cited a heart attack; another said the official cause awaited medical findings
- Career
- Hindi and Marathi cinema, theatre, and film direction
- Awards
- Three National Film Awards and the Padma Shri in 2013
- Social work
- Supported farmers and rural communities through Naam Foundation
- Last rites
- Planned at his Donje farmhouse near Pune with state honours
