{
  "id": 12963967,
  "title": "Indian actor Nana Patekar dies aged 75",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/indian-actor-nana-patekar-dies-aged-75",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T22:08:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Qatar Tribune",
    "slug": "qatar-tribune",
    "url": "https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/258243/world/indian-actor-nana-patekar-dies-aged-75"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Renowned Indian actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar has passed away at the age of 75, according to reports from the Press Trust of India. The actor's son, Malhar Patekar, confirmed his death, stating that it was natural. A medico-legal case has been opened and a post-mortem examination is planned, officials said.\n\nBorn in 1951 in Maharashtra, Patekar spent nearly five decades in Bollywood and Marathi cinema, theater, and filmmaking. He was celebrated for his powerful performances, often portraying complex or unconventional characters. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, describing Patekar as having \"intensity, individuality and unmistakable presence.\"",
  "summary": "agenciesnew delhiNana Patekar, an acclaimed Indian actor and filmmaker known for his fiery performances in Bollywood films and theatre, has died aged 75.Patekar died of a suspected...",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "‘His tongue was frozen’: Ashwini Kalsekar recalls Nana Patekar filming amid snowstorm",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/his-tongue-was-frozen-ashwini-kalsekar-recalls-nana-patekar-filming",
        "published": "2026-10-08T10:45:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Nana Patekar’s mortal remains brought to Pune, Maha CM Fadnavis pays last respects",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/nana-patekars-mortal-remains-brought-to-pune-maha-cm-fadnavis-pays",
        "published": "2026-10-08T15:57:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}