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Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Passes Away at 75 Following Cardiac Arrest
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CNBC TV18•08-10-2026, 07:42
Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Passes Away at 75 Following Cardiac Arrest
- •Veteran actor Nana Patekar reportedly passed away at the age of 75 at a private hospital in Dona Paula, Goa.
- •He was rushed to the hospital after being found unconscious at his residence, where doctors pronounced him brought dead at 5:20 am.
- •Preliminary analysis indicates he suffered a severe cardiac arrest, and attempts to revive him through continuous CPR for 45 minutes were unsuccessful.
- •Dr Shekhar Salkar of Manipal Hospital confirmed that a medico-legal case has been registered and a post-mortem will be conducted.
- •Patekar was one of India's most acclaimed actors, known for his stellar performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema including Parinda, Krantiveer, and Ab Tak Chhappan.
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Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 after suffering a severe cardiac arrest. He was found unconscious at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa, and was pronounced dead at 5:20 am after doctors were unable to revive him following 45 minutes of continuous CPR.
Nana Patekar was one of India's most acclaimed actors, working across Hindi and Marathi cinema for several decades. He earned widespread recognition for his notable roles in films such as Parinda, Krantiveer, Ab Tak Chhappan, and Welcome, as well as Rajinikanth's film Kaala.
Following his passing at a private hospital in Goa, a medico-legal case (MLC) has been registered, and a post-mortem examination is scheduled to be conducted.
