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Nana Patekar Messaged Friend About Ill Health Hours Before Passing Away
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News18•08-10-2026, 15:45
Nana Patekar Messaged Friend About Ill Health Hours Before Passing Away
- •Veteran actor Nana Patekar messaged a friend at 3:30 am on Thursday complaining that he was not feeling well.
- •The friend rushed to his apartment in Dona Paula and waited with him while a caretaker sought an ambulance.
- •Patekar was brought to Manipal Hospital where doctors administered CPR for 45 minutes before declaring him dead at 5:10 am.
- •The 76-year-old acclaimed actor was a recipient of three National Film Awards and the Padma Shri.
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According to Dr. Shekhar Salkar, veteran actor Nana Patekar messaged a friend at 3:30 am complaining of feeling unwell, prompting the friend to rush to his Dona Paula apartment. Patekar was brought to Manipal Hospital where doctors administered CPR for 45 minutes before declaring him dead at 5:10 am.
Nana Patekar starred in acclaimed Hindi and Marathi films such as "Parinda", "Prahaar: The Final Act", "Tirangaa", "Krantiveer", and "Khamoshi: The Musical". Over his career, he received three National Film Awards, several Filmfare Awards, the Maharashtra State Film Award, and the Padma Shri.
Nana Patekar was staying at his apartment in Dona Paula near Panaji, Goa, alongside his caretaker, at the time of his passing.
