Veteran actor Nana Patekar dies at 75
Veteran actor Nana Patekar died on Thursday at the age of 75, his son Malhar confirmed.
Patekar was found unconscious at his Dona Paula residence in Goa around 5.20 am. He was rushed to Manipal Hospital, where doctors performed CPR for about 45 minutes without success.
The hospital registered a medico-legal case, and a post-mortem will be conducted as per standard procedure in such cases. He is survived by his separated wife and son Malhar.
Born Vishwanath Patekar in 1951, he began his film career with Gaman in 1978 and went on to become one of Indian cinema’s most intense performers. His landmark films include Salaam Bombay, Parinda, Krantiveer, Ab Tak Chhappan, Welcome and the Marathi classic Natsamrat.
Known for his fiery screen presence and later for philanthropy through the Naam Foundation, Patekar straddled Hindi and Marathi cinema for nearly five decades. Tributes poured in from across the film industry and political leaders on Thursday morning.
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