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I am going to die tomorrow: Nana Patekar's emotional words on death go viral!
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News18•08-10-2026, 12:28
I am going to die tomorrow: Nana Patekar's emotional words on death go viral!
  • •Renowned actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 following a sudden heart attack at his Goa residence.
  • •Having debuted in 1978, he acted in over 75 films across Hindi, Marathi, and Tamil languages including Kaala and Bommalattam.
  • •He won three National Film Awards for his stellar performances and was honored with the Padma Shri in 2013.
  • •In an exclusive interview a few months before his death, Nana Patekar spoke emotionally about the uncertainty of life and death.
  • •He had stated that believing one is going to die tomorrow allows a person to live a truly good life today instead of hoarding wealth.

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Nana Patekar suffered a sudden heart attack at his residence in Goa and was rushed to the hospital, where he passed away at 5:20 AM as treatment failed.

Nana Patekar won three National Film Awards—Best Supporting Actor for Parinda and Agni Sakshi, and Best Actor for Krantiveer—alongside receiving the Padma Shri in 2013.

In an exclusive interview a few months before his death, Nana Patekar spoke emotionally about life's uncertainty, stating that if we believe we will die tomorrow, we can live a good life today instead of just accumulating wealth.