Actor Nana Patekar dies at 75 from cardiac arrest at his home in Goa
Nana Patekar was found unconscious at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa, and died from a severe cardiac arrest at 5:20 a.m. on Thursday morning. He had a 50-year career in theater and film, beginning in Marathi theater, and made his debut in the 1978 film Gaman. He won three National Film Awards and received the Padma Shri in 2013. Doctors tried to revive him for 45 minutes before declaring him dead.
- Nana Patekar was found unconscious at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa, and died from a severe cardiac arrest at 5:20 a.m. on Thursday morning.
- Patekar won three National Film Awards, including best supporting actor for Parinda and best actor for Krantiveer.
- Nana Patekar was 75 years old and had a career spanning nearly 50 years, beginning in Marathi theater.
- He made his acting debut in the 1978 film Gaman and directed his only film, Prahaar, in 1991.
- Patekar received the Padma Shri in 2013 and sent a message at around 2:30 a.m. expressing discomfort and side pain.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Patekar's presence and expressed condolences to his family.
- Doctors attempted to revive Patekar for about 45 minutes after rushing him to a hospital and declared him dead.
- Patekar spent about 60 days with soldiers during the Kargil War.
- The Press Trust of India reported Patekar died of a suspected cardiac arrest and was declared dead at 5:20 a.m.
- Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar announced a state funeral for Patekar, and Indian President Droupadi Murmu expressed grief over his death.
- Tanushree Dutta accused Patekar of sexually harassing her during filming.
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