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  "id": 12777796,
  "title": "Nana Patekar obituary: A brilliant actor, a mercurial man and a legacy that refuses to be uncomplicated",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/nana-patekar-obituary-a-brilliant-actor-a-mercurial-man-and-a-legacy",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T03:12:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
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    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/nana-patekar-obituary-a-brilliant-actor-a-mercurial-man-and-a-legacy-that-refuses-to-be-uncomplicated-1.500702536"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nana Patekar, a celebrated Indian actor, passed away on October 8 at the age of 75. His career spanned over three decades, and he was known for his remarkable ability to convey intense emotions through subtle facial expressions and unorthodox techniques. However, his private life was marked by controversy and allegations of sexual misconduct, which became a focal point during India's #MeToo movement. Patekar's death has sparked discussions about his complex legacy, both as a talented performer and a volatile individual.",
  "summary": "From the terrifying gangster in ‘Parinda’ to the hilarious Uday Shetty in ‘Welcome’, Nana Patekar was a master of controlled emotions. But beyond the camera, his volatile personality and sexual misconduct allegations cast a long shadow over his extraordinary career. There was nothing conventional about Nana Patekar. Not his face, not his voice, not his acting, and certainly not his personality.…",
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        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Veteran actor Nana Patekar passes away at 75",
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        "title": "Veteran actor Nana Patekar dies at 75 in Goa",
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        "title": "Nana Patekar, Indian Star of ‘Parinda’ and ‘Krantiveer,’ Dies at 75",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies aged 75",
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        "published": "2026-10-08T03:40:08.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Nana Patekar dies: From Krantiveer to Raajneeti – 10 most memorable political roles by legendary actor",
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        "title": "Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies at 75",
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        "published": "2026-10-08T03:41:34.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "‘Nana Patekar’s death is end of an era’: Akshay Kumar, CM Fadnavis lead tributes for actor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/nana-patekars-death-is-end-of-an-era-akshay-kumar-cm-fadnavis-lead",
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        "published": "2026-10-08T03:48:12.000Z"
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  "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."
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