Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Nana Patekar Reportedly Dies, Prompting Tributes From Colleagues
The article reports that actor Nana Patekar has died.
It says he died in Goa after a cardiac arrest.
Actor Riteish Deshmukh shared a message saying he was shocked and sad.
Deshmukh praised Patekar’s acting in many kinds of roles.
He also remembered Patekar’s charity work.
The two actors appeared together in Bluffmaster and Housefull 5.
Deshmukh said he wished they had made a Marathi film together.
He sent condolences to Patekar’s family and fans.
The headline reports that actor Nana Patekar died in Goa after a cardiac arrest.
The article describes Patekar as a Padma Shri recipient and a three-time National Award winner.
Actor Riteish Deshmukh said he was shocked and deeply saddened by Patekar’s reported passing.
Deshmukh praised Patekar’s acting across hero, villain and comedy roles, and his charitable work.
Deshmukh said they worked together in Bluffmaster and Housefull 5, and that he had hoped to make a Marathi film with Patekar.
- Who
- Actor Nana Patekar; actor Riteish Deshmukh shared a tribute.
- What
- The headline reports Patekar’s death, and Deshmukh pays tribute to him.
- Where
- Goa, according to the headline.
- Why
- The headline attributes Patekar’s death to a cardiac arrest.
- Reported cause
- Cardiac arrest
- Reported location
- Goa
- Honour mentioned
- Padma Shri
- National Awards mentioned
- Three-time winner
- Films with Riteish Deshmukh
- Bluffmaster and Housefull 5
- Unfulfilled collaboration
- Deshmukh said he had hoped to work with Patekar in a Marathi film.