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  "id": 12777797,
  "title": "Nana Patekar dies at 75: 10 films that defined a legendary career",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/nana-patekar-dies-at-75-10-films-that-defined-a-legendary-career",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T03:04:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/nana-patekar-dies-at-75-10-films-that-defined-a-legendary-career-1.500702516"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai - Renowned Indian actor Nana Patekar has passed away at the age of 75, leaving behind a cinematic legacy filled with unforgettable characters and powerful performances. Over his decades-long career, Patekar demonstrated remarkable versatility by seamlessly transitioning between drama, crime, comedy, and socially charged cinema.\n\nSome of the unforgettable roles that defined his career include Anna, the menacing gangster in Parinda; Pratap Narayan Tilak, a troubled man confronting corruption in Krantiveer; Sadhu Agashe, an encounter specialist in Ab Tak Chhappan; and Uday Shetty, a charismatic gangster in Welcome. Patekar's performances were characterized by raw intensity, distinctive dialogue delivery, and a unique ability to infuse even morally complex characters with humanity.\n\nHis exceptional talent earned him three National Film Awards - Best Supporting Actor for Parinda, Best Actor for Krantiveer, and Best Supporting Actor for Agni Sakshi. As fellow artists and cinema enthusiasts remember the late legend, here are 10 films that encapsulate the breadth and lasting impact of Nana Patekar's illustrious career.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Nana Patekar, one of Indian cinema’s most distinctive and powerful performers, has died at 75, leaving behind a career marked by unforgettable characters, intense performances and a rare ability to move effortlessly between drama, crime, comedy and socially charged cinema. From the menacing gangster Anna in Parinda to the fiery Pratap Narayan Tilak in Krantiveer , the fearless encounter…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Nana Patekar served with Indian Army in Kargil War",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/nana-patekar-served-with-indian-army-in-kargil-war",
        "published": "2026-10-08T03:02:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Nana Patekar dies at 75: India mourns the ‘sky of acting’ as tributes pour in",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/nana-patekar-dies-at-75-india-mourns-the-sky-of-acting-as-tributes",
        "published": "2026-10-08T03:32:24.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "HT Morning Brief October 8: Gyanesh Kumar’s Z+ security upgraded; tributes pour in for Nana Patekar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/ht-morning-brief-october-8-gyanesh-kumars-z-security-upgraded",
        "published": "2026-10-08T03:33:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "When Nana Patekar said he ‘never found time to live’: ‘Zindagi udhar ki hai’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/when-nana-patekar-said-he-never-found-time-to-live-zindagi-udhar-ki",
        "published": "2026-10-08T04:02:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "'Who knows about tomorrow': Nana Patekar's words at last public appearance",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/who-knows-about-tomorrow-nana-patekars-words-at-last-public-appearance",
        "published": "2026-10-08T04:13:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TheWrap",
        "title": "Nana Patekar, a Legend of Bollywood and Indian Cinema, Dies at 75",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/nana-patekar-a-legend-of-bollywood-and-indian-cinema-dies-at-75",
        "published": "2026-10-08T04:16:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Live updates: Leaders, film fraternity mourn Nana Patekar's death",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/live-updates-leaders-film-fraternity-mourn-nana-patekars-death",
        "published": "2026-10-08T05:11:26.000Z"
      }
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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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