Nana Patekar, veteran actor, dies at 75 in Goa
Why in the news
Veteran actor Nana Patekar died of cardiac arrest in Goa on the morning of 8 October 2026 at the age of 75. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several chief ministers paid tribute.
Key facts
- Death: 8 October 2026, Dona Paula, Goa; cause cardiac arrest; declared dead at 5:20 am after about 45 minutes of CPR.
- Debut: Gaman (1978).
- Breakthrough: Parinda (1989), after which National Awards followed.
- Known for: Prahaar, Krantiveer, Tirangaa, Khamoshi, Agni Sakshi, Ab Tak Chhappan, Apaharan, Welcome, Raajneeti and the Marathi film Natsamrat.
- Recent films: Housefull 5, O’Romeo and Subedaar.
- Social work: co-founded the Naam Foundation with actor Makarand Anaspure for distressed farmers in drought-hit Maharashtra.
- Territorial Army: held the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
- The Maharashtra government announced a full state funeral.
About Nana Patekar
Patekar worked in Hindi and Marathi cinema and was known for intense roles and a distinctive dialogue delivery. PM Modi described him as an artiste of intensity and individuality whose contribution to Hindi and Marathi cinema was immense. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath called his death an irreplaceable loss and recalled his commitment to social causes.
Exam angle
- Debut film: Gaman (1978); breakthrough: Parinda (1989).
- Naam Foundation: co-founded with Makarand Anaspure for farmers.
- Honorary Lieutenant Colonel, Territorial Army.