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Nana Patekar’s Screen Roles Revealed His Remarkable Range

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.

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