Nana Patekar, Acclaimed Indian Actor, Passes Away at 75

Renowned Indian actor Nana Patekar has passed away at the age of 75 in Goa, according to his son Malhar, who spoke to the BBC.

One of Indian cinema’s most iconic figures, Patekar earned three National Film Awards throughout his career for portraying complex, intense characters. He was also highly regarded in Marathi language cinema and theatre.

The actor was rushed to hospital after being found unconscious at his home in Goa early Thursday morning.

“Despite performing CPR for 45 minutes, we were unable to revive him,” Dr Shekhar Salkar of Manipal Hospital in Goa told ANI news agency.

Patekar debuted in 1978 with the film Gaman, initially taking smaller roles before his breakout performance in Parinda (1989) made him a household name. His portrayal of the volatile gangster Anna earned him his first National Film Award and Filmfare Award.

Throughout the 1990s, he continued to deliver memorable performances across diverse roles, demonstrating remarkable range and mastery of his craft.

He earned acclaim for his role as Major Chauhan in Prahaar, which he also directed, as well as the villainous Majid Khan in Angaar, the patriotic figure in Tirangaa, and his award-winning performance as Pratap Narayan Tilak in Krantiveer.

Patekar surprised critics with his restrained performance in Khamoshi, where he portrayed a deaf and mute character, proving his versatility beyond loud, intense roles.

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