Veteran actor Nana Patekar died on Thursday morning after struggling a extreme cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. The actor was 75 when he breathed his final.
Whereas speaking to native media, Malhar Patekar, son of Nana Patekar, confirmed that the veteran actor handed away on October 8 on the age of 75. He was discovered unconscious at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa. He was rushed to the Manipal Hospital, the place medical doctors declared him useless on arrival attributable to a coronary heart assault.
The veteran actor was declared useless at round 5:20 am. Medical doctors at a non-public hospital tried to revive him for about 45 minutes. Nonetheless, they had been unsuccessful.
About Nana Patekar
Over a profession spanning a number of over 4 many years, Nana Patekar has labored extensively in each Hindi and Marathi cinema, whereas additionally attempting his hand at writing and course. He was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2013 for his contribution to cinema and the humanities.
He made his Hindi movie debut with Muzaffar Ali’s Gaman in 1978 and steadily established himself as an actor able to making an impression even in comparatively small components. In the course of the Nineteen Eighties, Nana appeared in movies similar to Aaj Ki Awaaz, Ankush, Pratighaat, Andha Yudh, Mohre and Salaam Bombay!. His work in Salaam Bombay! (1988), directed by Mira Nair, introduced him larger recognition. Nonetheless, it was his efficiency as gangster Anna in Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s Parinda (1989) that grew to become the foremost turning level in his profession. His portrayal of the unstable crime lord earned him the Nationwide Movie Award for Greatest Supporting Actor in addition to the Filmfare Award for Greatest Supporting Actor.
He made his directorial debut with Prahaar: The Remaining Assault, by which he additionally performed an Military officer. Nana continued to tackle diversified roles in movies similar to Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, Angaar and Tirangaa. In Angaar (1992), his portrayal of Majid Khan earned him the Filmfare Award for Greatest Villain. His greatest recognition of the last decade got here with Krantiveer (1994), by which he performed Pratap Narayan Tilak, a troubled man who transforms right into a drive towards corruption and injustice. The efficiency received him the Nationwide Movie Award for Greatest Actor.
Nana adopted Krantiveer with one other acclaimed part of his profession. In Agni Sakshi (1996), he performed a psychologically advanced character in a narrative centred on an abusive and obsessive husband. The efficiency earned him his second Nationwide Movie Award for Greatest Supporting Actor.
The actor was final seen within the film Subedaar. Launched on Prime Videon in 2026, the movie additionally featured Anil Kapoor and Radhika Madan in lead roles.