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Nana Patekar’s Screen Roles Revealed His Remarkable Range
Nana Patekar was an Indian actor known for playing many different kinds of characters.
The article says he died at age 75 after a severe heart attack at his home in Goa.
He became widely noticed in Ankush and made a powerful impression as a villain in Parinda.
Krantiveer showed how strongly he could deliver a speech about corruption and division.
In Khamoshi, he acted as a deaf-mute man and used his face and body instead of words.
He also played a Mumbai police officer, a taxi driver and a funny gangster.
In Raajneeti, his performance was quiet and thoughtful.
Natsamrat showed him as an ageing stage actor facing pain and pride.
Together, these roles displayed his broad acting range.
The article reports that Nana Patekar died aged 75 after a severe cardiac arrest at his home in Goa.
It traces his rise from supporting roles to wider recognition with Ankush (1986) and Parinda (1989).
His roles in Parinda and Krantiveer earned him National Film Awards, including Best Actor for Krantiveer.
Films such as Khamoshi, Ab Tak Chhappan and Taxi No. 9211 showed his range beyond high-intensity roles.
Welcome, Raajneeti and Natsamrat further showcased his comedy, restraint and emotional depth.
- Who
- Nana Patekar, an Indian actor.
- What
- The article recounts his notable film roles and reports his death.
- Where
- At his home in Goa.
- When
- He died in the early hours of Thursday; the article says he was 75.
- Why
- The article is a retrospective celebrating roles that defined and demonstrated his range as a performer.
Key facts
- Age
- 75
- Reported cause of death
- Severe cardiac arrest
- Location of death
- His home in Goa
- Hindi film debut
- Gaman (1978), in a supporting role
- Breakthrough roles
- Ankush (1986) and Parinda (1989)
- National Film Awards
- The article says he won three; it identifies Parinda, Krantiveer and Agni Sakshi among the award-winning roles.
- Selected later films
- Khamoshi (1996), Ab Tak Chhappan (2004), Welcome (2007), Raajneeti (2010) and Natsamrat (2016)
Quotes
Nana Patekar’s character in Krantiveer
Pratap Narayan Tilak, the character played by Patekar in the 1994 film Krantiveer.
“Aa gaye meri maut ka tamasha dekhne?”
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