Veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar reportedly died after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at the age of 75 on Thursday, October 8.

According to media reports, Patekar told a friend at his home in Dona Paula, Goa, that he was feeling uncomfortable and experiencing pain on the left side of his chest at around 2:30 am. When he was found unresponsive, he was rushed to Manipal Hospital.

Doctors attempted resuscitation for about 45 minutes, but he was declared dead at around 5:20 am.

Nana Patekar’s Personal Life and Post-Mortem Details

A medico-legal case (MLC) was registered, and his body was taken to Goa Medical College for a post-mortem examination.

Patekar lived alone at his residence in Goa, where he had only one caretaker. He had been living separately from his wife, Neelkanth Patekar, for around 35 years. However, they never filed for divorce. He also had a son named Malhar, who lives in Mumbai and stays away from the limelight.

After Patekar’s death, his son confirmed the news to the media. Speaking to The Indian Express, Malhar said,

“Yes, the news is true. I am in Pune right now and am on my way to Goa.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over the death of Bollywood veteran actor Nana Patekar on his official X account. He wrote,

“The distinctiveness of Shri Nana Patekarji's acting, his intensity and impactful personality—these are qualities found in only a few artists. Nana Patekar possessed a volcanic talent and creativity akin to a volcano erupting in his roles, while also bringing to life characters that linger in our memories, ones he portrayed so vividly on the silver screen. Known as a man of quotes and straightforward thoughts, that was his hallmark. Whatever he saw, Nana Patekar expressed his thoughts with striking clarity.”

PM Modi Remembers Nana Patekar’s Contribution To Cinema

PM Modi added that Patekar’s contribution to Hindi and Marathi cinema was truly invaluable. With his passing, a void has been created that no one can ever fill. He expressed solidarity with the actor’s family, loved ones and countless fans in their grief. He concluded with “Om Shanti.”

The Maharashtra government also announced that it would organise a state funeral for Nana Patekar.

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