Indian actor Nana Patekar dies aged 75
agenciesnew delhiNana Patekar, an acclaimed Indian actor and filmmaker known for his fiery performances in Bollywood films and theatre, has died aged 75.Patekar died of a suspected...
Renowned Indian actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar has passed away at the age of 75, according to reports from the Press Trust of India. The actor's son, Malhar Patekar, confirmed his death, stating that it was natural. A medico-legal case has been opened and a post-mortem examination is planned, officials said.
Born in 1951 in Maharashtra, Patekar spent nearly five decades in Bollywood and Marathi cinema, theater, and filmmaking. He was celebrated for his powerful performances, often portraying complex or unconventional characters. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, describing Patekar as having "intensity, individuality and unmistakable presence."
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