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Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies aged 75

Acclaimed Indian actor Nana Patekar, known for his work in Bollywood and Marathi cinema, died on Thursday aged 75. Patekar, who last appeared in the Bollywood film Housefull 5 , released in June, was found unresponsive at his home in Goa, hospital sources told Indian broadcaster NDTV. Dr Shekhar Salkar, chief of the oncology department at Manipal Hospital, told news agency ANI that doctors…

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Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies aged 75

Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar passed away on Thursday at the age of 75. The acclaimed performer, known for his roles in Bollywood and Marathi cinema, was discovered unresponsive at his home in Goa. Hospital sources informed Indian broadcaster NDTV of the incident. Chief of the oncology department at Manipal Hospital, Dr Shekhar Salkar, stated that emergency responders conducted CPR for 45 minutes but were unable to revive the actor, who was pronounced dead at 5:20 am.

Patekar's family has not yet released a statement. Renowned for his powerful screen presence and unique delivery of lines, Patekar played a diverse array of characters, ranging from complex and volatile figures to comedic roles. He achieved success in both Bollywood and Marathi cinema.

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