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Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Passes Away at 75 Following Cardiac Arrest
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News18•08-10-2026, 08:00
Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Passes Away at 75 Following Cardiac Arrest
- •Renowned actor Nana Patekar passed away at his residence following a cardiac arrest at 5.20 am on Thursday.
- •Dr Shekhar Salkar confirmed that CPR was administered for 45 minutes, but he remained in asystole throughout.
- •A medico-legal case has been completed and a post-mortem examination is required.
- •Patekar was a celebrated icon in Hindi and Marathi cinema, known for iconic films like Parinda, Krantiveer, and Ab Tak Chhappan.
- •He recently appeared in various projects including Housefull 5, O Romeo, and Subedar.
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Nana Patekar passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence at 5:20 am on Thursday. Medical professionals administered CPR for 45 minutes, but he remained in asystole throughout the resuscitation efforts.
Nana Patekar made his acting debut in the 1978 film 'Gaman' and established himself as a celebrated actor in Hindi and Marathi cinema. His notable film credits include 'Parinda,' 'Prahar,' 'Krantiveer,' 'Khamoshi,' and 'Ab Tak Chhappan,' among others.
In recent years, Nana Patekar featured in a variety of projects, including 'Housefull 5' alongside Akshay Kumar and Abhishek Bachchan. He also appeared as a police officer in Vishal Bhardwaj’s 'O’Romeo' and made a cameo appearance in 'Subedar'.
