Nana Patekar's life beyond the silver screen

Renowned actor Nana Patekar, widely recognized as Nana Patekar, has sadly passed away at the age of 75 following a cardiac arrest. Found unresponsive in his Goa residence, his condition could not be revived despite 45 minutes of CPR, according to Dr Shekhar Salkar, Chief of Oncology Department at Manipal Hospital. A medico-legal case has been initiated and a post-mortem is scheduled.

Patekar, born on January 1, 1951, in Murud-Janjira, Maharashtra, was a celebrated actor, writer, and filmmaker who carved a niche for himself in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

Patekar's illustrious career began with the 1978 drama Gaman and saw him acting in numerous Hindi and Marathi films. He gained significant recognition for his portrayal in Parinda (1989), which earned him the Academy Award nomination, National Film Award, and Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. His performance in Angaar (1992) led to the Best Villain award. Further accolades followed with the National Film Award, Filmfare Award, and Screen Award for Best Actor for his role in Krantiveer (1994).

Beyond his acting prowess, Patekar's military training in the Territorial Army, his association with the Maratha Light Infantry during the 1999 Kargil War, and his post-retirement service as a lieutenant colonel were noteworthy. He was also a Padma Shri awardee for his contributions to films and the arts. Patekar's dedication to social causes extended beyond the screen, with him establishing the Naam Foundation in 2015 to aid drought-affected farmers in Maharashtra, donating a portion of his Raj Kapoor Award towards the cause.