Veteran actor Nana Patekar died at the age of 75 on Thursday, October 8, after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. He was taken to Manipal Hospital, where doctors attempted to revive him for around 45 minutes. He was declared dead at around 5:20 am.
Bhagwant Mann Pays Tribute to Veteran Actor
Following the news of his death, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed deep grief over the demise of the veteran actor. In a social media post, Mann said it was difficult to believe that Patekar was no longer among them.
Mann recalled Patekar’s contribution to Indian cinema and said the actor did not merely perform his roles but appeared to bring each character to life. He also remembered Patekar’s memorable films from the 1990s and his distinctive acting style.
The Punjab Chief Minister extended condolences to Patekar’s family and prayed for peace for the departed soul. He also expressed strength and courage for the bereaved family to cope with the loss.
Nana Patekar’s Five-Decade Acting Career
Nana Patekar, whose birth name was Vishwanath Patekar, had a career spanning nearly five decades across Hindi and Marathi cinema. He was known for his intense screen presence, distinctive dialogue delivery and versatility as an actor.
He began his career in Marathi theatre before making his Hindi film debut with Gaman in 1978. His performances in films such as Parinda and Krantiveer established him as one of the prominent actors of Indian cinema.
Patekar received several major honours during his career, including three National Film Awards and the Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema.
Tributes Pour In
News of Nana Patekar’s death prompted tributes from several personalities across politics and the film industry. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condoled his death, remembering his distinctive acting style, versatility and contribution to Hindi and Marathi cinema.
Several actors, including Akshay Kumar, Manisha Koirala, Paresh Rawal, Manoj Bajpayee and Urmila Matondkar, also paid tribute to the veteran actor following his demise.
