Veteran actor Nana Patekar dies of heart attack in Goa at the age of 75


A very sad and shocking news is coming out from the Indian cinema world. Hindi and Marathi cinema veteran, outspoken actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar passed away on the morning of October 8 due to a serious cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. The sudden demise of the 75-year-old actor, who ruled the hearts of the audience for decades with his powerful acting and unique style, has sent a wave of mourning among the entire film industry and his fans. From social media to everywhere, fans are paying tribute to their favorite artist.

Severe cardiac arrest at home in Goa, doctors tried to save him for 45 minutes

According to the information received, on October 8 at around 5:20 am, Nana Patekar suddenly suffered a serious cardiac arrest at his Goa home. Considering the seriousness of the situation, medical aid was immediately mobilized. Dr. Shekhar Salkar, head of the oncology department of Manipal Hospital, informed the media that the actor was given CPR continuously for 45 minutes so that his heartbeat could be restored. The team of doctors tried their best, but his condition did not improve and he breathed his last. After this tragic incident, a Medico-Legal Case (MLC) has also been registered in this entire matter and further process is being completed as per the rules.

An unmatched journey of acting, direction and social service

World famous actor Nana Patekar, born on 1 January 1951 in Murud-Janjira in Raigarh district of Maharashtra, has played many memorable roles in his long career. He was not only an accomplished actor but also a brilliant producer, director and writer. His characters in films like ‘Prahar’, ‘Krantiveer’, ‘Tiranga’, ‘Agnisakshi’ and ‘Welcome’ are still remembered by cinema lovers. On the basis of his excellent acting, he was honored with three National Film Awards in his career. Along with this, he was also awarded ‘Padma Shri’ by the Government of India in the year 2013 for his unprecedented contribution in the field of art.

Nana Patekar always remained ahead in social work.

Nana Patekar, who left his deep mark on the silver screen, was also active in social service work apart from the film world. He was deeply associated with initiatives to help farmers and uplift the needy in drought-stricken areas of Maharashtra. His demise is not only an irreparable loss to Indian cinema, but the society has lost a true human being who was always at the forefront of public welfare activities. At present, the entire country is shocked by the news of his demise and everyone is praying for the peace of his soul.