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Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Passes Away At 75
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CNBC Awaaz•08-10-2026, 07:58
Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Passes Away At 75
- •Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 following a severe cardiac arrest at his Goa home.
- •Doctors at the hospital attempted resuscitation with continuous CPR for 45 minutes, but he could not be revived.
- •A medico-legal case has been registered and a post-mortem will be conducted according to hospital officials.
- •He had a stellar cinematic career spanning over four decades, starring in acclaimed films like Parinda and Krantiveer.
- •He won three National Film Awards and was honored with the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2013.
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Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his home in Dona Paula, Goa. Despite continuous CPR administered for about 45 minutes at the hospital, he could not be revived.
Nana Patekar's real name was Vishwanath Patekar, and he began his cinematic career in 1978 with the film *Gaman*.
Nana Patekar was honored with three National Film Awards for his exceptional acting performances in films such as *Parinda*, *Krantiveer*, and *Agnisakshi*. Additionally, the Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri in 2013 for his contributions to cinema.
