{
  "id": 12771356,
  "title": "Nana Patekar Death Updates: Actor dies at 75 in Goa after cardiac arrest, India mourns loss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/nana-patekar-death-updates-actor-dies-at-75-in-goa-after-cardiac",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T02:54:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/nana-patekar-death-updates-actor-passes-away-75-goa-industry-mourns-2-10911696/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Nana Patekar died at 75 in Goa from cardiac arrest.",
    "Son Malhar confirmed death due to natural causes.",
    "Renowned for roles in Parinda, Prahaar, and Agni Sakshi."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Nana Patekar's passing marks the end of an era in Indian cinema, leaving behind a legacy of iconic performances that inspired generations of actors and film enthusiasts alike.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Business Standard IN",
        "title": "Veteran actor Nana Patekar passes away at 75 due to cardiac arrest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/veteran-actor-nana-patekar-passes-away-at-75-due-to-cardiac-arrest",
        "published": "2026-10-08T02:17:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Actor Nana Patekar Dies At 75 After Cardiac Arrest At Goa Residence",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/actor-nana-patekar-dies-at-75-after-cardiac-arrest-at-goa-residence",
        "published": "2026-10-08T02:22:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Veteran actor Nana Patekar, 75, dies of cardiac arrest in Goa",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/veteran-actor-nana-patekar-75-dies-of-cardiac-arrest-in-goa",
        "published": "2026-10-08T02:23:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Bollywood actor Nana Patekar dies aged 75",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/bollywood-actor-nana-patekar-dies-aged-75",
        "published": "2026-10-08T04:26:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Veteran Bollywood actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar dies at 75 after cardiac arrest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/veteran-bollywood-actor-and-filmmaker-nana-patekar-dies-at-75-after",
        "published": "2026-10-08T05:57:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}