Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Nana Patekar Dies at 75 After Cardiac Arrest
Nana Patekar was a well-known actor in Hindi and Marathi films.
He died in Goa at the age of 75.
Reports say he was found unconscious at his home in Dona Paula and taken to a hospital.
Doctors tried CPR for about 45 minutes, but they could not save him.
Several reports say he died after a heart attack or cardiac arrest.
Reports disagree about whether he was declared dead at 5:10 or 5:20 in the morning.
His son Malhar confirmed the news.
Patekar acted in many kinds of films, including dramas and comedies.
He also directed films and received the Padma Shri in 2013.
Actor Nana Patekar died at age 75 in Goa during the early hours of Thursday.
He was reportedly found unconscious at his residence in Dona Paula and taken to a private hospital.
Doctors attempted CPR for about 45 minutes but could not revive him; several reports attribute his death to cardiac arrest.
Reports differ on the recorded time of death: some say about 5:10 a.m., while others say 5:20 a.m.
His son Malhar confirmed his death; Patekar was known for work across Hindi and Marathi cinema and received the Padma Shri in 2013.
- Who
- Actor Nana Patekar, aged 75; his son Malhar confirmed his death.
- What
- Patekar died after collapsing at home; reports attribute his death to cardiac arrest.
- When
- Early Thursday morning; reports give the time as about 5:10 a.m. or 5:20 a.m.
- Where
- His residence in Dona Paula, Goa; he was taken to a private hospital.
- Why
- Several reports say he suffered a heart attack or cardiac arrest; one report said further details on the cause were awaited.
5:10 a.m. and cardiac arrest
5:20 a.m. and cause not yet confirmed
Reported time of death
5:10 a.m. and cardiac arrest
Several reports, citing Dr Shekhar Salkar or hospital accounts, said Patekar was declared dead at around 5:10 a.m.
5:20 a.m. and cause not yet confirmed
Other reports citing hospital sources gave the time as 5:20 a.m.
Cause of death
5:10 a.m. and cardiac arrest
Several reports said Patekar suffered a heart attack or cardiac arrest.
5:20 a.m. and cause not yet confirmed
One report said further details about the cause were awaited.
- Age
- 75
- Location
- Dona Paula, Goa
- Reported cause
- Heart attack or cardiac arrest in several reports; another report said details were awaited
- CPR attempt
- About 45 minutes
- Reported time of death
- About 5:10 a.m. in some reports; 5:20 a.m. in others
- Medico-legal case
- Registered, according to reports
- Post-mortem
- Reportedly planned by authorities
- Padma Shri
- Conferred in 2013
Sources
Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Dies Of Heart Attack At 75
Nana Patekar dies: From Parinda to Welcome, a look back at the actor's legendary career
Nana Patekar passes away: 10 films that capture the extraordinary range of the actor
Actor Nana Patekar dies at 75 after cardiac arrest in Goa - Telegraph India
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