Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Odisha Leaders Mourn Nana Patekar’s Reported Death
The reports say actor Nana Patekar died at age 76.
They say he died at his home in Goa early Thursday.
Sources quoted in the reports suspect he had a heart attack, but the cause is not confirmed.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi called his death a great loss to Indian cinema.
Majhi said Patekar had left a lasting mark on audiences.
Naveen Patnaik praised his dialogue delivery and his portrayals of complicated characters.
Other Odisha political leaders also shared messages of grief.
The reports mention films including Salaam Bombay!, Khamoshi and Welcome.
Reports say veteran actor Nana Patekar died at his Goa residence early Thursday, aged 76.
Sources cited in the reports suspect he suffered a heart attack, but the cause is not confirmed.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi called his death a great loss to Indian cinema.
Naveen Patnaik praised Patekar’s dialogue delivery and ability to portray complex characters.
Deputy Chief Ministers K V Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, and Congress leader Bhakta Charan Das, also expressed grief.
- Who
- Actor Nana Patekar; Odisha leaders including Mohan Charan Majhi and Naveen Patnaik.
- What
- Reports say Patekar died, prompting condolences from Odisha leaders.
- When
- The reports say he died early Thursday; the PTI report is dated October 8.
- Where
- His residence in Goa; the condolences were issued by Odisha leaders.
- Why
- The leaders expressed grief and praised his contributions to Indian cinema.
Reported details
Condolences
Cause of death
Reported details
Sources cited in the reports suspect Nana Patekar suffered a heart attack.
Condolences
The reports do not confirm the cause of death.
- Reported age
- 76
- Reported time
- Early Thursday
- Reported location
- His residence in Goa
- Suspected cause
- A heart attack, according to sources cited in the reports; not confirmed
- Films mentioned
- Salaam Bombay!, Khamoshi and Welcome
- Leaders named
- Mohan Charan Majhi, Naveen Patnaik, K V Singh Deo, Pravati Parida and Bhakta Charan Das
- Report date
- October 8
