2 min readUpdated: Oct 8, 2026 08:05 AM IST
Veteran actor Nana Patekar, one of the most distinctive performers of Hindi and Marathi cinema, died at his home in Goa in the early hours of Thursday. He was 75.
Patekar’s son, Malhar, confirmed the death to The Indian Express. “Yes, the information is true. I am in Pune right now and reaching Goa. I will come up with detailed statement. He died due to natural reasons,” Malhar said.
Patekar was in Goa at the family’s house, where he passed away, his son said pointing that he died due to cardiac arrest in the night.
Nana Patekar made his film debut with Gaman (1978) after starting out in theatre. He rose to prominence with films such as Parinda (1989), for which he won the National Film Award, and Krantiveer (1994), which earned him the National Award for Best Actor. He went on to deliver acclaimed performances in films including Agni Sakshi, Khamoshi: The Musical, Ab Tak Chhappan, Apaharan, Raajneeti, Welcome and Marathi film Natsamrat. He was also a director, writer and recipient of the Padma Shri (2013).
Patekar also displayed a different side of his acting in the hugely popular comedy Welcome (2007), in which his portrayal of gangster Uday Shetty became one of his most remembered performances. He reprised the role in Welcome Back.
In Marathi cinema, Patekar delivered one of his most acclaimed performances in Natsamrat (2016), playing a retired stage actor. He also appeared in Dr. Prakash Baba Amte–The Real Hero, for which he received the Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Marathi).
He was also a director, making Prahaar: The Final Attack in 1991, besides acting in and writing the film. Patekar received the Padma Shri in 2013 and was a recipient of three National Film Awards.
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Patekar He was also associated with social work through the Naam Foundation. His death marks the end of a career spanning nearly five decades in Indian cinema.
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