--- title: "Nana Patekar Passes Away at 75: Veteran Actor Dies in Goa" description: "Legendary Indian actor Nana Patekar passed away at 75 due to cardiac arrest in Goa on October 8, 2026. Read breaking updates, industry reactions, and funeral de" author: "Anubhav Sharma" published: 2026-10-08 updated: 2026-10-08 canonical: https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/88740/nana-patekar-passes-away-at-75-veteran-actor-dies-in-goa category: "latest news" tags: ["nana patekar news", "passed away", "cardiac arrest"] reading_time: 2 minutes --- # Nana Patekar Passes Away at 75: Veteran Actor Dies in Goa [**Nana Patekar**](https://www.google.com/search?q=nana+patekar&kgmid=/m/03z_g7), the **legendary Indian actor and filmmaker renowned for his fiery performances and iconic dialogue delivery**, **passed away at the age of 75 on October 8, 2026**. He suffered a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa, and was rushed to Manipal Hospital. Despite receiving CPR for nearly 45 minutes, doctors were unable to revive him, and he was pronounced dead at 5:20 AM. ![Nana Patekar Passes Away at 75 Veteran Actor Dies in Goa](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/viewsolution/40286393-187e-4f1a-82c2-dd69353ba19d/images/51d4eaf7-4cf0-45ba-81d3-5fdf61adf977.png) His last rites are scheduled to be performed with state honours at his farmhouse in Pune. Tributes have poured in from across the nation, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the condolences, remembering him as a versatile and fearlessly outspoken performer who left an indelible void in the artistic world. ## Profile Overview - **Full Name:** Vishwanath Patekar - **Date of Birth:** 1 January 1951 (Murud-Janjira, Maharashtra) - **Date of Demise:** 8 October 2026 (Goa) - **Profession:** Actor, Writer, Filmmaker, Philanthropist - **Key Distinctions:** Recipient of the **Padma Shri** (2013) and **three National Film Awards**. ## Cinematic Legacy & Versatility [Nana Patekar's](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nana_Patekar) early life was marked by financial challenges, forcing him to work at a young age painting movie posters. After studying at the [Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_J._J._Institute_of_Applied_Art), he entered acting through theatre and made his Hindi debut in *Gaman* (1978). He established himself as an intense powerhouse in parallel and commercial cinema, famously becoming the **only actor** to win Filmfare awards in the Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Villain categories. - **Intense & Drama Acclaim:** Delivered generation-defining performances in classic films like *Parinda* (1989), *Angaar* (1992), *Krantiveer* (1994), *Agni Sakshi* (1996), and *Ab Tak Chhappan* (2004). His performance in the Marathi masterpiece *Natsamrat* (2016) is widely cited among his finest artistic works. - **Comic Adaptability:** He introduced his immense range to a younger audience through comedy, immortalising the character of "Uday Shetty" in the blockbuster *Welcome* (2007). ## Military & Philanthropic Service Beyond cinema, Patekar was known for his grounded lifestyle and deep social commitment. He served as an **Honorary Lieutenant Colonel** in the Territorial Army (1990–2013) and actively gave his services during the **Kargil War in 1999**. Deeply moved by the plight of local communities, he co-founded the NAAM Foundation in 2015 alongside Makarand Anaspure, dedicating substantial personal funds and public donations to provide relief to drought-affected farmers across Maharashtra. --- Original Source: https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/88740/nana-patekar-passes-away-at-75-veteran-actor-dies-in-goa Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.