Veteran Bollywood Actor Nana Patekar Dies at 75

Patekar died on Thursday (October 8) after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa. He was taken to a local hospital, where doctors tried to save him for around 45 minutes. He was declared dead at 5:20 am.

Born Vishwanath Patekar in Maharashtra on January 1, 1951, he became one of Indian cinema’s most respected actors. He was widely known for his powerful dialogue delivery and ability to bring unusual characters to life.

The three-time National Film Award winner appeared in many acclaimed films, including *Parinda*, *Krantiveer*, *Ab Tak Chhappan*, *Natsamrat*, *Wajood* and *Yeshwant*. His role as Uday Shetty in *Welcome* and its sequel also became one of his most popular performances.

Outside cinema, Patekar was known for supporting farmers and families affected by agricultural crises through the Naam Foundation. His death has brought widespread grief across the Indian film industry.