Indian actor Nana Patekar dies at 75 after cardiac arrest in Goa

Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar died early Thursday, October 8, 2026, at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa, India, after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was 75. His son Malhar confirmed the death. Patekar complained of chest pain, was taken to Manipal Hospital, and was declared dead at 5:20 am despite 45 minutes of CPR. A post-mortem was planned. Patekar, born in Maharashtra in 1951, had a career spanning over four decades, with notable films like Parinda, Krantiveer, and Natsamrat. He received three National Film Awards and the Padma Shri in 2013.