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Fadnavis Mourns Nana Patekar, State Funeral Preparations Begin
Actor Nana Patekar has died, according to the article.
He was 75 years old.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis spoke with Patekar’s son, Malhar, to offer condolences and support.
Fadnavis said the state was preparing a funeral with full state honours.
He remembered Patekar for acting in films such as Krantiveer and Natsamrat.
He also praised Patekar’s work helping communities affected by drought.
Patekar worked on water conservation in villages and supported relief efforts through the Naam Foundation.
The article says he died in Goa after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called Nana Patekar’s son Malhar to offer condolences and support.
Fadnavis said the state government was preparing a funeral with full state honours for Patekar.
He praised Patekar’s acting career, including films such as Krantiveer and Natsamrat.
Fadnavis also recalled Patekar’s work with the armed forces and drought relief, including through the Naam Foundation.
The article reports that Patekar, 75, died in Goa on Thursday morning after a cardiac arrest.
- Who
- Actor Nana Patekar; Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis spoke with Patekar’s son, Malhar.
- What
- Fadnavis offered condolences and support and said a funeral with full state honours was being prepared.
- Where
- Patekar died at his residence in Goa; Fadnavis spoke as Maharashtra chief minister.
- When
- Thursday, October 8, 2026, according to the article.
- Why
- Fadnavis called Patekar’s death a major loss and remembered his acting and social work.
Key facts
- Age
- 75
- Reported cause of death
- Cardiac arrest
- Place of death
- His residence in Goa
- Reported time declared dead
- Around 5:20 a.m.
- Resuscitation reported
- Continuous CPR for around 45 minutes
- State funeral
- The Maharashtra government was preparing a funeral with full state honours.
- Social work mentioned
- Drought relief and village water conservation, including work through the Naam Foundation
Quotes
Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister who spoke about Patekar’s death and legacy.
“The sudden demise of Nana Patekar, a very strong artist of Indian cinema and a very good person, is a big loss.”
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“A patriot, a social worker and an actor passed away from us today. I pay my humble tribute to him.”
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Sources
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