Indian veteran actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar died at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa.
According to hospital sources, doctors attempted to revive him for nearly 45 minutes after he was brought to the hospital, but there was no response. He was declared dead at 5:20am, reports NDTV.
Patekar’s son, Malhar Patekar, was in Pune and has left for Goa, sources said.
Born on 1 January 1951, in Maharashtra, Nana Patekar established himself as an actor known for his intensity, distinctive dialogue delivery and ability to portray complex and unconventional characters. A recipient of three National Film Awards, he was known for his performances in films including Natsamrat, Wajood, Parinda, Ab Tak Chhappan and Yeshwant.
Patekar made his Bollywood debut with the 1978 film Gaman. In the early 2000s, he earned praise for his performances in Shakti: The Power (2002), Ab Tak Chhappan (2004), Apaharan (2005) and Taxi No. 9211 (2006). He also received widespread acclaim for playing gangster Uday Shetty in the comedy Welcome (2007) and its sequel, Welcome Back (2015).
He later appeared in a supporting role in the comedy thriller Housefull 5.
Patekar was also part of the political thriller Raajneeti (2010), for which he received his fifth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.
In 2016, he won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performance in the Marathi film Natsamrat. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2013 for his contribution to cinema and the arts.
The actor was also known for his work as a playback singer, lending his voice to films including Yeshwant (1997), Wajood (1998) and Aanch (2003). He was last seen publicly four days ago in Goa’s Dona Paula, where he attended and addressed the Samraat Club International installation ceremony.
Beyond Indian cinema, he was also known for his association with social causes, particularly his efforts to support farmers and families affected by agrarian distress.
