The Indian film industry woke up to devastating news on October 8, 2026. Nana Patekar breathed his last at his residence in Goa. With films like Raajneeti, Welcome, Bluffmaster!, Krantiveer, and more to his credit, the veteran actor was known for his iconic performances in both serious and comic roles. Celebrities from the Indian film industry took to social media to pour tributes to him.
Nana Patekar Dies At 75 Due To Cardiac Arrest
According to a report by NDTV, actor Nana Patekar died due to cardiac arrest at the age of 75 at his residence in Goa. Hospital sources revealed to NDTV that the filmmaker was brought unconscious to the hospital in the wee hours of the morning on Thursday, October 8.
For 45 minutes, the doctors tried to revive him, but unfortunately there was no response. The veteran actor was declared dead at 5:2o am. Sources revealed that the late Nana Patekar’s son, Malhar Patekar, was in Pune. He left for Goa soon after. Moreover, a medico-legal case has been registered, and a post-mortem of the mortal remains of the actor will be conducted.
Bollywood Pays Tribute
Actor-director Ananth Mahadevan took to Instagram to express his grief. He wrote, “This is shocking.. heartbreaking… flood of memories of togetherness and life’s philosophies.. shared a wonderful working and personal relationship. Short of words.. the grief is unbearable.”
Actress Nimrat Kaur paid tribute. She wrote, “Thank you for your iconic cinematic legacy. Deepest condolences to the family and loved ones. Rest in peace. Nana Patekar sir.”
Actor Riteish Deshmukh, who last shared the screen with the legendary actor in Housefull 5, expressed his shock. His post on X reads, “I am shocked beyond words. Feels like a truck has hit me. Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Nana Patekar ji.”
I am shocked beyond words. Feels like a truck has hit me. Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Nana Patekar ji. An actor par excellence, incomparable to anyone, he carved his place in people’s hearts with his own unique style and brand of acting. There wasn’t a role or a character he couldn’t perform. He aced it all — a larger-than-life hero, a terrifying villain or be it his poker-faced comedy. He was a hero off screen too, and worked tirelessly through his charity for the good of the people.
I had the privilege of sharing screen space with him in Bluffmaster and Housefull 5, but working with him in a Marathi film will forever remain my unfulfilled desire.
My heartfelt and deepest condolences to his family, loved ones, and the millions of his well-wishers.
Truly, the end of an era.
Thank you for your wisdom, your chats with me, the pat on my back, the shared laughter and for enriching me as a person.
Rest in glory !!!!— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) October 8, 2026
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Nana Patekar’s family. May his soul rest in peace!
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Who is Nana Patekar?
Nana Patekar is an Indian actor and filmmaker known for iconic films in the Hindi and Marathi industries.
When did Nana Patekar pass away?
Actor Nana Patekar passed away due to cardiac arrest at the age of 75 at his apartment in Goa on October 8, 2026.
