Veteran actor Nana Patekar dies at 75 in Goa after severe chest pain
Patekar was found unresponsive at his flat and declared dead at Manipal Hospital; post-mortem expected to determine exact cause of death
Veteran actor Nana Patekar died at the age of 75 in Goa on Thursday (October 8) after suffering severe chest pain at his home.
Patekar was found unconscious at his residence in Dona Paula and taken to Manipal Hospital. Doctors tried to revive him for nearly 45 minutes, but he did not respond. He was declared dead at 5:20 am.
Declared dead after CPR
"Despite 45 minutes of continuous CPR, he could not be revived," Dr Shekhar Salkar, Chief of Oncology Department at Manipal Hospital told ANI. "A medico-legal case (MLC) has been registered, and a post-mortem will be conducted,” he added as quoted by NDTV.
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Patekar’s son, Malhar, was in Pune when he received the news and left for Goa, stated the report.
The actor had made his last public appearance four days earlier in Goa. He attended the Samraat Club International installation ceremony in Dona Paula, where he also addressed the gathering.
Patekar's Bollywood career
Born Vishwanath Patekar on January 1, 1951, in Maharashtra, he entered Hindi cinema with Gaman in 1978. His performance in Parinda brought him the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.
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Patekar went on to work in films such as Angaar, Tirangaa, Krantiveer, Agni Sakshi, Khamoshi: The Musical, Yeshwant, Ab Tak Chhappan, Apaharan and Raajneeti.
‘Welcome’ role brought new fans
He became widely known to a new generation of viewers for playing Uday Shetty in Welcome. He later returned to the role in Welcome Back.
In Marathi cinema, his performance in Natsamrat won him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor in 2016. He had also received Filmfare honours in other acting categories during his career.
National Film Awards, Padma Shri
Patekar received three National Film Awards and was awarded the Padma Shri in 2013 for his contribution to cinema and the arts. He also sang as a playback singer in Yeshwant, Wajood and Aanch.
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Away from films, Patekar was involved in social work, including efforts connected with farmers and families affected by agrarian distress. He was also part of Housefull 5, one of his later film appearances.
'We all have to go someday'
Just three days before his untimely passing, Nana Patekar had stood before an audience at a social event in Goa and, with his characteristic style, remarked that everyone has to go someday and "I don’t know whether I will be here tomorrow.”
His words now linger, reflecting the humility and depth of an actor whose life and art touched millions.
Patekar was addressing a function of Samraat Club International at Dona Paula near Panaji in Goa on October 4, during which he also remembered his friend and former Goa chief minister, late Manohar Parrikar.
"We all have to go someday. I don't know whether I will be here tomorrow. That time comes in the life of everyone. But before that time comes (we have to think, whether), am I able to do what I want to do? Have I made the effort?," Patekar said.