Veteran Indian actor Vishwanath “Nana” Patekar has died at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa, according to Indian media reports.
The actor was rushed to a hospital in Goa in the early hours of Thursday after being found unconscious, where doctors confirmed his death.
Son Confirms Final Moments
Patekar reportedly experienced severe chest pain at his flat in Goa. His son, Malhar Patekar, said a medical team was summoned to the residence after the actor complained of intense chest pain, but he was already unconscious by the time they arrived.
He was subsequently taken to the hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead at around 5:20am, according to his son.
A Career Spanning Five Decades
Patekar, whose real name was Vishwanath Patekar, was regarded as one of the most respected actors in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
He began his film career in 1978 and went on to appear in numerous acclaimed and commercially successful films, including:
- Parinda
- Krantiveer
- Agni Sakshi
- Khamoshi: The Musical
- Ab Tak Chhappan
- Welcome
His death marks the end of an era for Indian cinema, leaving behind a legacy of powerful performances that earned him widespread admiration across the film industry.
