Nana Patekar is no more. The legendary actor and film director has passed away aged 75 after having a cardiac arrest at his house in Dona Paula, Goa. He was found to be unconscious and rushed to the hospital but efforts to resuscitate him continued for nearly 45 minutes. He was declared dead at around 5:20 am.
The shocking demise of the actor comes as a surprise to fans who saw Nana Patekar alive only a few days ago. His last public appearance was on October 4 in Goa, where he talked about life, death and making one’s life count.
Nana Patekar Death: What caused the death of Nana Patekar?
According to doctors who are quoted in reports, Nana Patekar has died after suffering from a sudden cardiac arrest. Medico-legal case has been filed and post-mortem is expected soon.
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Nana Patekar’s film career and legacy
Nana Patekar’s acting skills were characterized by intensity, authenticity and originality for almost 50 years now. In films like Parinda, Krantiveer, Tiranga, Ab Tak Chhappan and Welcome, he displayed his talent not only in playing dramatic parts but also in comedic roles. Additionally, he is a triple winner of National Film Award and has won Padma Shri award.
He appealed to many generations of audience, with younger audience recognizing him as an actor named Uday Shetty from Welcome, while older fans appreciate his unique and intense acting which allowed him to be considered one of the most recognizable Hindi and Marathi actors.
It should be noted that this tragedy happened soon after the death of Mushtaq Khan, who appeared in Welcome as well. DemocraX already discussed the death of Mushtaq Khan and his filmography; further stories can be read on our Entertainment News India.
How the Bollywood industry reacted to the passing away of Nana Patekar
Many people from different parts of the industry have extended their condolences to Nana Patekar. Akshay Kumar, who starred alongside him in films such as Welcome and Housefull 5, described him as one of those few actors whose presence in itself would grab everyone’s attention. Other personalities such as Riteish Deshmukh and Prakash Raj too paid their tributes.
Nana Patekar’s voice and expressions would remain a part of film history for many movie lovers.
Readers can refer to Reuters’ and The Indian Express’ articles for any further developments.
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