Nana Patekar Dies at 75 — Cardiac Arrest at Goa Residence, State Funeral in Pune
Legendary Bollywood actor Nana Patekar died on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the age of 75 after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa. He was declared dead at 5:20 AM at Manipal Hospital, where doctors tried to revive him for nearly 45 minutes. Maharashtra has announced a state funeral…
Legendary Bollywood actor Nana Patekar died on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the age of 75 after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa. He was declared dead at 5:20 AM at Manipal Hospital, where doctors tried to revive him for nearly 45 minutes. Maharashtra has announced a state funeral with full honours at his Donje farmhouse near Pune.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Died: October 8, 2026, at 5:20 AM (IST), aged 75
- Cause: Severe cardiac arrest at his Dona Paula, Goa residence
- Hospital: Manipal Hospital, Goa — 45 minutes of CPR attempted
- Confirmed by: Dr. Shekhar Salkar, Chief of Oncology, Manipal Hospital (to ANI); son Malhar Patekar
- Last rites: Donje farmhouse near Pune, with full state honours
- Awards: Three National Film Awards, Padma Shri (2013), Filmfare Best Actor (2016, Natsamrat)
- Survived by: Wife Neelkanthi Patekar and son Malhar Patekar
What Happened on the Final Night
According to reports confirmed by Dr. Shekhar Salkar, Patekar had been complaining of a headache since the previous night. He was at his Goa home with his nephew, Prasad Patekar.
Around 2:30 AM, the veteran actor texted a friend saying he was not feeling well. The friend reached his residence at about 4:00 AM. Patekar was found unconscious and rushed to Manipal Hospital, where he arrived around 4:20 AM.
Doctors performed continuous CPR for nearly 45 minutes but could not revive him. He was declared dead at 5:20 AM. A medico-legal case (MLC) was registered and a post-mortem was conducted, as per standard procedure.
His Last Video Before Death Surfaces
Just four days before his death, on October 4, 2026, Nana Patekar made his last public appearance at the installation ceremony of Samraat Club International at Taj Cidade de Goa, Dona Paula. Dressed in a white kurta with a white scarf (gamcha), he addressed the gathering — and his words now feel haunting.
At the event, he also spoke warmly about former Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, praising his style of working. The video, shared by news agency PTI, has since gone viral, with fans noting he appeared composed and in good health — there was no visible sign of illness.
State Funeral at His Pune Farmhouse
Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar announced that Patekar’s funeral would be conducted with full state honours, in recognition of his immense contribution to Marathi theatre and Marathi and Hindi cinema.
The last rites were scheduled at his farmhouse in Donje, on the outskirts of Pune (near Khadakwasla), on Thursday, October 8. According to Ganesh Thorat, CEO of Patekar’s Naam Foundation, the actor’s mortal remains were brought to Pune, where they were kept for last darshan before cremation at the farmhouse premises.
Donje held a special place in Patekar’s life — the keen farmer spent much of his time there away from the film industry, and it was reportedly his wish to have his final farewell close to his roots.
Bollywood Mourns: Tributes Pour In
As news of his death broke, tributes flooded social media from across the film industry:
Tributes also came from Karan Johar, Hrithik Roshan, Bobby Deol, Sunny Deol, Sonu Nigam, Nimrat Kaur, Ravi Kishan, Neil Nitin Mukesh and Welcome director Anees Bazmee, who requested privacy to grieve the “unbearable loss”.
Tanushree Dutta’s Reaction
Tanushree Dutta, who had accused Patekar of sexual harassment on the sets of the 2008 film Horn ‘Ok’ Pleasss during the 2018 #MeToo movement (allegations he denied), shared a video reaction on her Instagram Story. Calling it an “odd day”, she said she had heard the news but was focused on a work event in Lucknow, adding that she would give her full reaction once she figured out “what kind of reaction I should have” — and offered “definitely condolences to the family.”
Remembering His Greatest Films
From the angry young man of Krantiveer to the hilarious don Uday Shetty in Welcome, Nana Patekar’s range was unmatched. Here are the performances fans will remember forever:
| Film | Year | Iconic Role |
|---|---|---|
| Parinda | 1989 | Anna — the volatile gangster that announced his arrival |
| Prahaar: The Final Attack | 1991 | Major Chauhan — also directed by Patekar himself |
| Krantiveer | 1994 | Pratap Narayan Tilak — the angry crusader; won National Award |
| Agni Sakshi | 1996 | Vishwanath — the terrifying husband |
| Khamoshi: The Musical | 1996 | Joseph Braganza — tender, heartbreaking |
| Ab Tak Chhappan | 2004 | Sadhu Agashe — the encounter specialist |
| Apaharan | 2005 | Tabrez Noorani — chilling politician |
| Taxi No. 9211 | 2006 | Raghav Shastri — the vengeful cabbie |
| Welcome | 2007 | Uday Shetty — “Control Uday, control!” — comedy gold |
| Raajneeti | 2010 | Brij Gopal — the political strategist |
| Natsamrat | 2016 | Ganpat Belwalkar — the broken theatre veteran; Filmfare Best Actor |
| Housefull 5 | 2025 | One of his final big-screen appearances |
His final releases were Vishal Bhardwaj’s O’ Romeo (in theatres, February 2026) and Anil Kapoor’s Subedaar (Prime Video, March 2026).
Beyond Cinema: The Farmer’s Friend
Patekar was as famous off-screen for his social work. He co-founded the Naam Foundation, which supported drought-hit farmers in Maharashtra. Writer Ranbir Pushp once revealed that Patekar skipped buying a Rs 1.5 crore car and instead divided the amount into Rs 15,000 cheques distributed among affected families.
Born Vishwanath Patekar on January 1, 1951, in Murud-Janjira, Maharashtra, he made his debut with Gaman (1978) and built a four-decade career across Hindi and Marathi cinema. He was a chain smoker — reportedly 66 cigarettes a day — until he suddenly quit around 2007–08 at the age of 56.
FAQs
How did Nana Patekar die?
He suffered a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa, in the early hours of October 8, 2026. Despite 45 minutes of CPR at Manipal Hospital, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 5:20 AM.
What was Nana Patekar’s age?
He was 75 years old. He was born on January 1, 1951, in Murud-Janjira, Maharashtra.
Where is Nana Patekar’s funeral being held?
His last rites are being held with full state honours at his farmhouse in Donje, near Pune, Maharashtra, on October 8, 2026.
What was Nana Patekar’s last public appearance?
On October 4, 2026, at the Samraat Club International installation ceremony at Taj Cidade de Goa, Dona Paula. His last words there — “We all have to go someday. I don’t know whether I will be here tomorrow or not” — have gone viral.
What were Nana Patekar’s most famous films?
Parinda, Krantiveer, Prahaar, Ab Tak Chhappan, Welcome (as Uday Shetty), Raajneeti, Taxi No. 9211 and the Marathi classic Natsamrat, for which he won the Filmfare Best Actor award in 2016.
