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Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Passes Away at 75 Due to Cardiac Arrest
- •Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 following a sudden cardiac arrest in Goa.
- •With a career spanning nearly five decades, he delivered iconic performances in films like Parinda, Krantiveer, and Welcome.
- •He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his chilling portrayal of the villain Anna in Parinda.
- •Apart from his intense and serious roles, he also showcased remarkable comic timing as Uday Shetty in the comedy film Welcome.
- •Honored with the Padma Shri in 2013, he was widely respected for his exceptional contribution to cinema, unmatched dialogue delivery, and social work.
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Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest at his home in Dona Paula, Goa. He was rushed to Manipal Hospital, where medical professionals attempted resuscitation with continuous CPR, but he could not be saved.
The 1989 film ‘Parinda’, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, marked the biggest turning point in Nana Patekar's career. His portrayal of the dangerous criminal 'Anna' earned him widespread acclaim and a National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Nana Patekar was born on January 1, 1951, in Murud-Jalna, Maharashtra, and was originally named Vishwanath Patekar. Before entering Hindi cinema with the 1978 film ‘Gaman’, he studied at the Sir J. J. School of Art in Mumbai and worked extensively in theatre.
