“Truly, the end of an era”: Co-stars mourn the death of actor Nana Patekar
Doctors performed CPR for 45 minutes, but he could not be revived, and tributes poured in from leading Indian film stars.
- On Thursday, October 8, 2026, veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar died at age 75 after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. He was declared dead at 5:20 am.
- Manipal Hospital staff performed CPR for nearly 45 minutes in an attempt to revive the actor. Dr. Shekhar Salkar, Chief of the Department of Oncology, stated Patekar remained in asystole throughout the procedure.
- A prominent figure in Hindi and Marathi cinema, Patekar debuted with the 1978 film Gaman and earned acclaim for roles in Parinda and Krantiveer. He appeared recently in Housefull 5 alongside Akshay Kumar.
- Co-Stars mourned the loss immediately, with Akshay Kumar stating, "Really saddened by the news of Nana ji's passing." Riteish Deshmukh and Suniel Shetty also paid tribute, remembering Patekar as a "master of your craft."
- Malhar Patekar, the actor's son, confirmed his father's death, noting that his mortal remains will be transported to Pune for the last rites. Further details about post-mortem and funeral arrangements are expected soon.
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