Veteran actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar passed away on Thursday evening in his Goa residenceHe has been given a state funeral at his farmhouse in Pune, Maharashtra.
Published: October 8, 2026, 11:29 PM IST
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Veteran actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar received a state funeral on Thursday evening following his Passing away earlier in the day at his farmhouse in Pune’s Donje villageHe passed away due to a severe cardiac arrest at his home in Goa at the age of 75According to hospital sources, the actor was declared dead at 5:20 am.
The doctors tried to revive him for almost 45 minutes after he was brought in, but there was no response, they said.
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Tributes have been pouring in since news of his demise brokeFrom members of the film fraternity to political leaders, social media has been flooded with messages of grief and condolences.
Nana Patekar was one of the prominent actors in Hindi and Marathi cinemaHe made his acting debut with the 1978 film ‘Gaman’ and went on to earn praise for his performances in films including ‘Parinda’, ‘Prahar’, ‘Angaar’, ‘Krantiveer’, ‘Tiranga’, ‘Khamoshi’ and ‘Ab Tak Chhappan’.
In recent years, Patekar continued to work in filmsHe was part of ‘Housefull 5’, which starred Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh and othersPatekar also appeared as a police officer in Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘O’Romeo’, starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii DimriHe also had a cameo in ‘Subedar’, which stars Anil Kapoor and Radhika Madan.
Social media tributes pour in
Superstar Salman Khan remembered Nana Patekar and offered his tributes on InstagramSharing a picture of the late actor, Salman wrote, “NanaaaaaaaaaaaRest in peace bhau…”
Actor Ajay Devgn, who worked with Nana Patekar in films like ‘Apaharan’ and ‘Raajneeti’, shared an old picture with the late actor“Not many made us happy, sad and feel anger quite the way Nana didHis presence was powerful, his performances unforgettable, and his absence will now be deeply feltRest well, Nana…Om Shanti,” he wrote.
Paresh Rawal, who famously collaborated with Nana Patekar in Anees Bazmee’s ‘Welcome’, offered his tributes on X“BHAUNANA SAHEBINSANELY HONEST AND INTENSELOVE AND RESPECT FOR EVERAUM SHANTI,” he wrote.
Karisma Kapoor remembered her ‘Shakti’ co-star and added, “Some journeys stay with you foreverWorking with Nana Patekar in Shakti, such a powerful film, is one of those experiences I will always cherishHis brilliance as an actor, his intensity and his presence were truly one of a kindGrateful to have shared the screen with himRest in peace Nana sir.”
