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Legendary Actor Nana Patekar Passes Away at 75
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News18•08-10-2026, 08:51
Legendary Actor Nana Patekar Passes Away at 75
- •Legendary Indian actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 in Goa following severe chest pain.
- •Born Vishwanath Patekar, his journey included starting his career with a modest 50 rupees salary and a wedding that cost only 750 rupees.
- •He delivered unforgettable performances in iconic films like Parinda, Krantiveer, and Prahaar, even undergoing military training for his role.
- •Despite personal tragedies, including the loss of his eldest child, he dedicated much of his life to philanthropy through the Naam Foundation.
- •He was honored with the National Film Award and the Padma Shri for his immense contributions to cinema and society.
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Legendary actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 in Goa on the morning of Thursday, October 8, 2026, after experiencing severe chest pain in his flat and being rushed to the hospital.
Born as Vishwanath Patekar in 1951, he received the affectionate nickname "Nana" from his younger sister in childhood, which later became his primary professional identity. He married theater artist Neelakanti Patekar in a simple ceremony in 1978.
Nana Patekar established the "Naam Foundation" to support and help make countless drought-stricken farmer families in Maharashtra self-reliant, often donating a large portion of his earnings to public welfare.
