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Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Passes Away at 75
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News18•08-10-2026, 07:48
Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Passes Away at 75
- •Veteran actor Nana Patekar has passed away at his home in Dona Paula, Goa at the age of 75.
- •According to reports, the acclaimed actor suffered a massive heart attack and was declared dead at the hospital.
- •Born as Vishwanath Patekar, he had a stellar career spanning nearly five decades in Indian cinema.
- •He won multiple National Film Awards for his exceptional performances in films like Krantiveer, Parinda, and Agnisakshi.
- •Apart from being an award-winning actor, director, and writer, he was honored with the Padma Shri in 2013.
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Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 after reportedly suffering a massive heart attack. He was found unconscious at his home in Goa and rushed to the hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.
The real name of the multilingual veteran actor was Vishwanath Patekar. He entered the Hindi film industry in 1978 with the movie "Gaman" and went on to have a career spanning nearly five decades.
Nana Patekar received National Film Awards for his performances in films like "Krantiveer", "Parinda", and "Agnisakshi". In recognition of his contributions to Indian cinema, he was honored with the Padma Shri award in 2013.
