Published Oct 08, 2026 | 9:00 AM ⚊ Updated Oct 08, 2026 | 9:10 AM
Vishwanath (Nana) Patekar 1 January 1951 - 8 October 2026.
Synopsis: Patekar suffered a massive cardiac arrest, and efforts to revive him failed. During his almost half-century career in Indian cinema, Patekar won three National Awards, four Filmfare Awards, and two Maharashtra State Film Awards. The nation honoured his contribution to cinema and the arts with a Padma Shri in 2013.
Actor, filmmaker and philanthropist Nana Patekar passed away following a massive cardiac arrest at his residence in Panaji, Goa, at 5.20 am on Thursday, 8 October. He was 75.
An acclaimed and influential actor in Indian cinema, Patekar was found unresponsive after complaining of chest pain. Efforts to revive him failed. The exact cause of death would be revealed after a post-mortem examination.
During his almost half-century career in Indian cinema, Patekar had won three National Awards, four Filmfare Awards and two Maharashtra State Film Awards. The nation honoured his contribution to cinema and the arts with a Padma Shri in 2013.
Born Vishwanath Patekar in Muru-Janjira, Bombay, on 1 January 1951, he made his Bollywood debut with the 1978 drama Mimagaman. He also acted in a few Marathi films.
The characters he had portrayed in Parinda, Tiranga, Krantiveer, Agni Sakshi, Khamoshi: The Musical, Shakti: The Power, Ab Tak Chhappan, Salaam Bombay and Apaharan won him critical acclaim. He had also portrayed Nathuram Godse in the British television series Lord Mountbatten: The Last Viceroy.
Patekar had joined the Territorial Army as a Captain in 1988. During the Kargil War, he served as a Major in the Maratha Light Infantry. He retired in 2013 as a Lieutenant Colonel.
The actor was active in social service through various charitable organisations.
(Compiled by Majnu Babu).
