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Nana Patekar's passing leaves a deep void: PM Modi

Doctors tried CPR for 45 minutes after he suffered a severe cardiac arrest, and a medico-legal case was registered, hospital officials said.

  • On Thursday, October 8, 2026, veteran actor Nana Patekar died at age 75 after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa.
  • Patekar built a career spanning nearly five decades in Hindi and Marathi cinema, earning acclaim for films including Parinda, Krantiveer, and Natsamrat while receiving three National Film Awards.
  • Medical teams administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation for 45 minutes after Patekar became unresponsive, but he was declared dead at 5:20 AM, prompting authorities to register a medico-legal case.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Patekar's "intensity, individuality and unmistakable presence," while Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis lauded his charitable work through the Naam Foundation.
  • Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar announced the actor will receive a state funeral, honoring his unparalleled contributions to theatre, Hindi and Marathi cinema, and his work with drought-hit communities.
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The news of veteran actor Nana Patekar's death at the age of 75 has sent shockwaves through the film industry. Celebrities from Bollywood, politics, and various fields paid tribute to his passing. Raja Warringah, Shubhendu Adhikari, Ravi Kishan, Riteish Deshmukh, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath remembered Nana's acting, simplicity, and social contributions. They all expressed their condolences to his family and fans.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
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