Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Nana Patekar Dies at 76; Bengal Chief Minister Offers Condolences
Actor Nana Patekar has died at the age of 76.
Sources said he died at his home in Goa early Thursday.
They said a heart attack is suspected, but the cause has not been confirmed.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari shared his condolences on X. He praised Patekar’s acting and called him an important voice in Indian cinema.
Adhikari remembered several of Patekar’s films, including Parinda and Krantiveer.
He also praised the actor’s humility and work for social causes and rural communities.
Adhikari offered condolences to Patekar’s family, friends and admirers.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari condoled actor Nana Patekar’s death in a post on X.
Adhikari called Patekar an irreplaceable voice in Indian cinema and praised his acting.
He cited Patekar’s performances in Parinda, Krantiveer, Prahaar and Ab Tak Chhappan.
Patekar died at his residence in Goa in the early hours of Thursday, aged 76, sources said.
A heart attack is suspected, according to sources; the report does not confirm the cause of death.
- Who
- Actor Nana Patekar; West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari issued condolences.
- What
- Patekar died, and Adhikari paid tribute to his acting and legacy.
- When
- Patekar died in the early hours of Thursday; the article does not specify a date.
- Where
- Patekar’s residence in Goa.
- Why
- The article reports his death; sources suspect a heart attack but do not confirm the cause.
Reported cause
Confirmed information
Cause of death
Reported cause
Sources said a heart attack was suspected.
Confirmed information
The article does not report a confirmed cause of death.
- Age
- 76
- Reported place of death
- His residence in Goa
- Reported time
- Early hours of Thursday
- Suspected cause
- Heart attack, according to sources; not confirmed
- Condolence statement
- Posted by Suvendu Adhikari on X
- Films cited
- Parinda, Krantiveer, Prahaar and Ab Tak Chhappan