Archive · 8 Oct 2026
PM Modi and Leaders Mourn Actor Nana Patekar’s Death
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.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar died at age 75 on Thursday after suffering cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Patekar’s intensity, versatility, creativity and memorable roles in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
Modi also remembered Patekar for his frank views and said his death leaves a deep void.
Doctors reportedly administered CPR for about 45 minutes; reports differed on whether a post-mortem was pending or would be conducted.
Leaders including Yogi Adityanath, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Naveen Patnaik, Pramod Sawant and Devendra Fadnavis also mourned his death.
- Who
- Veteran actor Nana Patekar; tributes included one from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- Patekar died after suffering cardiac arrest, prompting tributes from political leaders.
- When
- Thursday morning; one report gives the time of death as 5:20 a.m.
- Where
- At his residence in Goa; one report identifies it as Dona Paula.
- Why
- The articles report that he suffered cardiac arrest.
- 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.
Sources
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