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Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Passes Away at Goa
- •Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away early this morning in Goa following a heart attack.
- •He faced extreme poverty in his childhood, starting work at age 13 and walking 16 kilometers daily for a salary of 35 rupees.
- •He delivered iconic performances in acclaimed films like Krantiveer, Parinda, and Natsamrat.
- •In interviews, he often reflected on his inspirational journey of struggle, hard work, and dedication to cinema.
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Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 following a cardiac arrest. He was found unconscious at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa, and was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors attempted resuscitation for about 45 minutes before pronouncing him dead at approximately 5:20 a.m.
Nana Patekar started working at the tender age of 13 to support himself, earning a monthly salary of just 35 rupees while walking a total of 16 kilometers daily to and from work. He also shared that he began learning the ABCDs only in the fifth standard and initially felt mocked by other kids who spoke English quickly when he came to the city.
Nana Patekar explained that he chose not to direct again because he needed money to build a house, and directing takes a massive amount of time. Having experienced severe poverty in his past, he chose to focus on acting and making money rather than taking the financial risk of a directing failure.
