Veteran actor Nana Patekar, one of Indian cinema’s most distinctive performers, died on Thursday, October 8, at the age of 75. The actor passed away in Goa after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula.
According to reports, Patekar was found unconscious at his home in the early hours of Thursday. He was taken to Manipal Hospital, where doctors tried to revive him for around 45 minutes. He was declared dead at approximately 5:20 AM.
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His death marks the end of a career that stretched across nearly five decades and included some of the most memorable performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
From Gaman To An Unforgettable Film Career
Patekar made his film debut with the 1978 drama Gaman after beginning his journey in theatre. Over the years, he built a reputation for playing intense, complicated and often unpredictable characters.
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He went on to appear in films including Parinda, Krantiveer, Prahaar, Agni Sakshi, Ab Tak Chhappan, Raajneeti and Welcome. His work earned him three National Film Awards, while the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri in 2013.
Here are five performances that remain central to his legacy.
Parinda: A Chilling Gangster
In Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s Parinda, Patekar played Anna Seth, a ruthless underworld figure whose physical vulnerability and sudden violence made him deeply unsettling.
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