Veteran Actor Nana Patekar dies at 75 of cardiac arrest at his residence
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar passed away on Thursday at the age of 75 in Goa. The renowned artist succumbed to a cardiac arrest at his residence, where he endured 45 minutes of continuous CPR before succumbing. His son, Malhar, confirmed the news to The Indian Express, stating that the demise occurred due to natural causes.
Born as Vishwanath Patekar, Nana Patekar was celebrated for his powerful performances and intense screen presence, which spanned across a multitude of Hindi and Marathi films throughout his illustrious career. Patekar made his acting debut with Gaman in 1978 and delivered some of the most memorable performances in films such as Parinda, Prahaar, Agni Sakshi, Khamoshi: The Musical, Shakti: The Power, Ab Tak Chhappan, Apaharan, Rajneeti, and Welcome.
It was for his role in Parinda that he received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. His notable Marathi cinema roles include Natsamrat and Ole Aale. Patekar was recently seen alongside Anil Kapoor in Suresh Triveni's Subedaar.
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