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PM Modi and Leaders Mourn Actor Nana Patekar’s Death

PM Modi and Leaders Mourn Actor Nana Patekar’s Death
PM Modi pays tribute to Nana Patekar: 'Never hesitating to express what he believed..' · wionews.com

Nana Patekar was a well-known actor in Hindi and Marathi films.

He died at age 75 after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Goa.

Doctors tried to help him with CPR for about 45 minutes, but he could not be revived.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a tribute on X. He said Patekar was talented, creative and memorable in many roles.

Modi also said Patekar spoke openly about what he believed.

Several other leaders remembered Patekar and his work in films and society.

His death saddened his family, friends, fans and colleagues.

Key facts

Age
75
Reported time of death
5:20 a.m. Thursday, according to one report
Cause reported
Cardiac arrest
CPR
Doctors reportedly attempted CPR for about 45 minutes
Residence
Goa; one report specifies Dona Paula
Film industries
Hindi and Marathi cinema
Medical-legal status
Reports say an MLC was completed or registered; accounts also say a post-mortem was required or would be conducted.

Quotes

Devendra Fadnavis

Chief Minister of Maharashtra, who mourned Patekar and recalled their friendship.

“Few actors possessed the intensity, individuality and unmistakable presence that Shri Nana Patekar Ji had. He brought remarkable versatility and creativity to every role and gave us characters that will be remembered for generations. He was also admired for his frank and forthright views, never hesitating to express what he believed in.”
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“The untimely and sudden 'exit' of veteran actor and my close friend Nana Patekar is a massive shock to the heart. The mind is overwhelmed with grief. Nana was as grand on screen as he was in spirit. He gifted an entire era to Marathi and Hindi cinema.”
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