Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 on Thursday, October 8, 2026, after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa. The National Award-winning performer could not be revived despite continuous emergency medical intervention, prompting an outpouring of grief across the Hindi and Marathi film industries.
- Nana Patekar passed away at 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his Goa home, where doctors attempted 45 minutes of continuous CPR before pronouncing him dead.
- Maharashtra Culture Minister Ashish Shelar announced that the actor will be accorded a state funeral.
Sudden Medical Emergency in Goa
The actor was found unconscious at his home in Dona Paula, Goa, early Thursday morning, as reported by news agency ANI. He had been complaining of a headache since the previous night while at home with his nephew, Prasad Patekar. Rushed to Manipal Hospital, medical professionals spent nearly 45 minutes attempting to revive him. Dr. Shekhar Salkar, Chief of the Oncology Department at Manipal Hospital, confirmed to ANI that despite ongoing resuscitation efforts, the actor could not be revived. A medico-legal case was subsequently registered, and a post-mortem examination was initiated by a team of three doctors constituted by GMC Dean JP Tiwari, including Dr. Kedar Narvekar, Dr. Pannag S Kumar, and Dr. Peter Rodrigues.
Just days before his passing, Patekar made a poignant public appearance in Goa that has taken on profound resonance. Three days prior to his death, while addressing a function of Samraat Club International at Dona Paula, the actor remarked on the transient nature of life. “We all have to go someday. I don’t know whether I will be here tomorrow,” he told the audience on October 4. During the event, he paid tribute to his friend and former Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. Following the address, Patekar joined a local troupe to play the traditional shamel and perform the dekhni dance.
State Funeral Arrangements in Pune
Ganesh Thorat, CEO of the actor's Naam Foundation, stated that the mortal remains would arrive in Pune around 5 pm on Thursday for public viewing prior to the funeral.
Tributes From the Film Fraternity
Members of the Indian film industry expressed profound shock and sorrow upon learning of his death. Marathi actor Siddharth Jadhav told ETimes that he was completely stunned, noting that the actor still had much left to accomplish. Actor and politician Ravi Kishan shared on social media that he was deeply saddened, highlighting Patekar’s simplicity, humility, and ability to stay rooted despite his stardom. Reuters also noted tributes from Akshay Kumar, who remarked on Patekar’s rare screen presence, intensity, and distinct voice. Meanwhile, viral fitness videos from earlier in the year—showing the actor effortlessly performing tricep dips in a gamcha—resurfaced online, drawing admiration from figures like Atul Kasbekar, Shilpa Shetty, and Badshah.
| Event Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Age at Death | 75 |
| Cause of Death | Cardiac Arrest |
| Location of Passing | Dona Paula, Goa |
| Final Resting Location | Donje Farmhouse, Pune, Maharashtra |
| Notable Honors | Padma Shri (2013), Three National Awards |
A Legacy Spanning Decades
Over a career spanning decades, he established himself across arthouse and mainstream projects, including Mira Nair’s ‘Salaam Bombay’, ‘Parinda’, ‘Prahaar’, ‘Krantiveer’, ‘Ab Tak Chhappan’, and ‘Natsamrat’. Known for intense dialogue delivery and complex portrayals, Patekar earned three National Film Awards—for ‘Parinda’ in 1989, ‘Krantiveer’ in 1994, and ‘Agni Sakshi’ in 1996—alongside a Padma Shri in 2013.
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