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Veteran Indian Actor Nana Patekar Dies at 75
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The Final Hours
On October 8, 2026, veteran actor Nana Patekar was found unconscious in his Goa residence and rushed to Manipal Hospital. Dr Shekhar Salkar, chief of the oncology department, said the actor suffered a cardiac arrest and that “despite 45 minutes of continuous CPR, he could not be revived.” A medico-legal case has been registered and a post-mortem examination is planned.
Career Overview
Born Vishwanath Patekar on January 1, 1951 in Murud-Janjira, Maharashtra, he began in Marathi theatre before debuting in the Hindi film *Gaman* (1978). Over five decades he earned three National Film Awards, multiple Filmfare honors and the Padma Shri (2013). Notable works include *Parinda* (1989), *Krantiveer* (1994), *Welcome* (2007) and the Marathi drama *Natsamrat* (2016). He also directed *Prahaar* (1991) and co-founded the Naam Foundation in 2015 to aid Maharashtra farmers.
#MeToo Allegations
In 2008 actress Tanushree Dutta alleged that Patekar had groped her on the set of *Horn ‘Ok’ Pleassss* and that her car was later attacked. She revived the complaint in 2018 during India’s #MeToo movement. Police filed a case in October 2018, but a June 2019 closure report stated insufficient evidence. In March 2025 an Andheri magistrate dismissed the case on procedural grounds, noting the complaint’s delay.
Official Statements & Responses
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources agree on the date of death and the cardiac arrest diagnosis, but the precise trigger for the arrest remains unspecified. While the post-mortem has not yet been released, officials have indicated it will clarify the circumstances.
Verbatim Quotes
- “He brought remarkable versatility and creativity to every role and gave us characters that will be remembered for generations,” — Narendra Modi, prime minister
- “Despite 45 minutes of continuous CPR, he could not be revived,” — Dr Shekhar Salkar, a physician at Manipal Hospitals in Goa
- “He brought remarkable diversity and creativity to every role, creating characters that will remain in the memory of generations,” — Prime Minister Narendra Modi
What’s Next
The medico-legal inquiry will determine the exact cause of death, and the post-mortem report is expected in the coming weeks. The state-honoured funeral is scheduled for later on the day of his passing.