Nana Patekar, Indian Star of ‘Parinda’ and ‘Krantiveer,’ Dies at 75

Nana Patekar, a renowned Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood and Marathi cinema, has died at the age of 75. According to reports from The National Business and The National UAE, Patekar was found unresponsive at his home in Goa and was pronounced dead at 5:20 am local time. Dr. Shekhar Salkar, chief of the oncology department at Manipal Hospital, told news agency ANI that doctors performed CPR for 45 minutes but were unable to revive the actor.

Patekar was a versatile actor who portrayed a wide range of characters, from volatile and morally complex figures to comedic roles. He enjoyed success in both Bollywood and Marathi cinema, and his last appearance was in the Bollywood film Housefull 5, released in June. The Hindu reported that Patekar's death is suspected to have been caused by a heart attack, and a medico-legal case has been registered.

Variety reported that Patekar went into cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa and was declared dead. His family has not yet released a statement. Patekar was known for his commanding screen presence and distinctive dialogue delivery, and his roles included the menacing crime lord of "Parinda" and the comic gangster of "Welcome".

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