Veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar passes away at 75
The Times of India • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his home in Dona Paula, Goa, and could not be revived despite 45 minutes of CPR.
- A medico-legal case has been registered, and a post-mortem will be conducted following his death, which has deeply shocked the film industry and fans alike.
- Nana Patekar was a National Award-winning actor known for his powerful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema, with notable films including 'Parinda,' 'Krantiveer,' and 'Agni Sakshi.'
- Born Vishwanath Patekar in 1951, he had a career spanning several decades across films, theatre, and television, earning three National Awards and the Padma Shri in 2013 for his contributions to the arts.
- Industry peers expressed grief over his demise, with actors like Siddharth Jadhav and Sonali Kulkarni mourning the loss of a dear friend and a unique talent.
