{
  "id": 12822139,
  "title": "Nana Patekar's Intense Workout Session At 75 Goes Viral; 'Real Soldier Who Served In Kargil' React Netizens",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/nana-patekars-intense-workout-session-at-75-goes-viral-real-soldier",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T07:56:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/nana-patekars-intense-workout-session-at-75-goes-viral-real-soldier-who-served-in-kargil-react-netizens"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar, who died on October 8 at the age of 75 after a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa, was renowned for his intense dedication to a disciplined lifestyle. Even in his seventies, the actor continued to maintain his physical fitness, engage in film production, and farm. A workout video of Patekar from a few months ago went viral on social media, showcasing his remarkable fitness despite his advanced age. The video captured Patekar performing heavy tricep dips on a machine in his private gym at his farmhouse in Pune. The video, shared by celebrity photographer Atul Kasbekar on Instagram, left netizens both astonished and inspired. Kasbekar remarked, \"A-Ho Nana Sahebbb…!!! You just made me reset my fitness goals!!! That's #NanaPatekar ji,\" while praising the actor's incredible strength. The video quickly gained traction, leading to reactions from Bollywood celebrities and fans. Shilpa Shetty responded with clapping emojis, Javed Jaaferi wrote, \"Nana Naturally,\" and rapper Badshah called Patekar \"OG.\" What truly resonated with netizens was the admiration for Patekar's real-life journey. One user remarked, \"Man served in Kargil war. That's a soldier right there. Colonel,\" while another praised his courage and discipline, saying, \"This remarkable man courageously fought in the Kargil War! Truly respecting him.\" Patekar's on-screen portrayals of soldiers and military personnel had also sparked conversations about his connection to the Indian armed forces.",
  "summary": "Veteran actor Nana Patekar, who passed away on Thursday, October 8, at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his Goa residence, was known not just for his powerful performances but also for his disciplined and grounded lifestyle. Even in his seventies, the actor remained committed to staying active, working on films, farming and maintaining his physical fitness. A few months ago, a…",
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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."
}