Veteran actor Nana Patekar, 75, dies of cardiac arrest in Goa | Entertainment News


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.

Pavneet Singh Chadha

Pavneet Singh Chadha is the Goa Correspondent of The Indian Express. His reporting focuses intensely on the state of Goa, covering major developments in politics, governance, and significant local events, which establishes his high degree of Expertise and Authority in the region.

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Geographic Expertise: As the Goa correspondent, Pavneet provides on-the-ground, comprehensive coverage of Goa’s political, social, and cultural landscape, ensuring readers receive timely and localized insights.


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Investigative Reporting: Extensive coverage of complex events such as major incidents (e.g., the Goa nightclub fire), tracing the legal, political, and safety lapses involved.


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Vallabh Ozarkar is a Senior Correspondent with The Indian Express’ Mumbai bureau, recognized as an authoritative and deeply knowledgeable voice on the politics, governance, and infrastructure of Maharashtra. With more than nine years of experience in major news organizations, his reporting delivers high standards of Expertise and Trustworthiness.
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Current Role: His role at The Indian Express—a leading national daily—validates the credibility and standard of his reporting.


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