Nana Patekar Passed Away At 75, He Was Rushed To Hospital After Being Found Unconscious In Goa
In a shocking turn of events, Nana Patekar has been speculated to be dead at the age of 75. Reports claimed that he was found unconscious in Goa, after which he was rushed to the hospital.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleVeteran actor Nana Patekar allegedly passed away at the age of 75. He started his acting career in theatre before stepping into Bollywood with the movie Gaman in 1978. The actor had been in the industry for 45 years and had done more than 80 films across the Hindi and Marathi film industries.
On October 8, 2026, reports started claiming that Nana Patekar is no more. The report sparked a sense of grief in the industry and among Nana's fans. While no official source has confirmed the news as of now, reports stated that he was found unresponsive in Goa.
Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75
If the reports are to be believed, Nana Patekar was found unresponsive in his home, following which a medical team was dispatched to his location. The actor was reportedly found unconscious when the team reached there and was administered cardiac massage on the spot. He was rushed to a private hospital in Dona Paula.
Some reports have claimed that the veteran actor suffered a cardiac arrest; however, it's worth mentioning that no official confirmation regarding the same has been shared as of now. He was reportedly declared dead at 5.20 a.m. on October 8, 2026, while a post-mortem examination is still pending to medically and legally determine the actual cause of his death.
Nana Patekar was last seen in the movie, O'Romeo, which starred Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri. In the film, he played the role of 'Ismail Khan', the Mumbai Intelligence Bureau Chief. Before that, he was seen in Housefull 5 and Vanvaas. Speaking of his last digital projects, he was seen in Subedaar, starring Anil Kapoor. Nana Patekar also made his OTT debut in 2026 with Prakash Jha’s political drama series Sankalp. The actor's sudden passing has left the entire industry and his followers in utter shock and heartbreak.
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Nana Patekar, who was born in 1951, began his acting career in 1978 and went on to star in several other movies, including Parinda, Prahaar, Angaar, Salaam Bombay, and Tirangaa. Known for his intense screen presence, Nana Patekar once spoke to Siddharth Kannan, revealing that he was too violent and that people were scared of him. According to him, if he hadn't been in the industry, his temper might have led him to 'join the underworld'. Even though, the actor said that, his grounded nature was one of the best qualities in him, which left his fans even more in awe of him.
While Nana Patekar was a dedicated actor, he not only did many patriotic films, but his love for the nation led him to serve his country during the 1999 Kargil War. When he was preparing for the movie Prahaar, he underwent a training process with the Maratha Light Infantry.
During the 1999 Kargil War, he expressed his desire to join the forces to serve the country. Nana's wish was denied repeatedly, even by the then Defense Minister, George Fernandes. However, he convinced George Fernandes and joined the forces. Speaking about the same, Patekar shared on KBC:
“I knew our Defence Minister George Fernandes ji, so I called him. Even he said it is impossible. I told him that even though the training for commission is six months, I trained for three years. He was surprised and asked me about it. After learning of my experience with the Maratha Light Infantry, he asked me, ‘When do you want to go?’”
We wish Nana Patekar's family the strength to deal with this tough time!
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