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Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Dies at 75 After Cardiac Arrest

The actor was found unconscious at his Goa residence and could not be revived after 45 minutes of CPR, officials said.

  • Veteran actor Vishwanath Patekar, widely known as Nana Patekar, died at 75 following a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa.
  • Despite 45 minutes of continuous CPR, responders could not revive the actor, who was found unconscious at his home.
  • The celebrated actor debuted in the 1978 drama Gaman, later winning three National Film Awards for his 1989 performance in Parinda and numerous Filmfare Awards.
  • Beyond acting, Patekar served in the Territorial Army as a captain, later serving with the Maratha Light Infantry during the Kargil War.
  • Shekhar Salkar, Chief of the Oncology Department at Manipal Hospital, confirmed via ANI that authorities registered a medico-legal case and will conduct a post-mortem examination.
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