Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Passes Away at 75; Maharashtra Announces State Honours

Breaking: Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Dies at 75 After Cardiac Arrest

Veteran Bollywood and Marathi actor Nana Patekar died on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. He was reportedly found unresponsive after complaining of severe chest pain and was taken to Manipal Hospital, where doctors were unable to revive him. 

According to reports, doctors attempted resuscitation for around 45 minutes. He was declared dead at approximately 5:20 am. His son Malhar Patekar reportedly informed that a medical team had been sent to his residence after he complained of chest pain. 

The Maharashtra government has announced that Nana Patekar will be accorded a funeral with full state honours, recognising his contribution to Marathi theatre, Hindi and Marathi cinema, as well as his social work through the Naam Foundation. His last rites are expected to be held in Pune. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan expressed condolences, remembering Patekar as a versatile and influential actor whose work left a lasting mark on Indian cinema. 

Patekar, known for powerful performances in films such as Krantiveer, Parinda, Natsamrat and Welcome, was also widely recognised for his social work, particularly initiatives supporting distressed farmers. 

Latest update: Several film personalities, including Hrithik Roshan, Chiranjeevi, Akshay Kumar and Manoj Bajpayee, have paid emotional tributes to the late actor.