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Indian actor Nana Patekar dies at age 75 in Goa

Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar died at his residence in Goa on Thursday morning after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Nana Patekar, Indian Star of ‘Parinda’ and ‘Krantiveer,’ Dies at 75
File photo Nana Patekar, Indian Star of ‘Parinda’ and ‘Krantiveer,’ Dies at 75 Photo: Variety

Medical details and cause of death

Doctors performed 45 minutes of continuous CPR but could not revive him. A medico-legal case has been opened and an autopsy will follow to determine the full circumstances.

Career highlights and film debut

Born Vishwanath Patekar in Maharashtra, he made his film debut in Gaman in 1978. His breakthrough role came in Parinda in 1989, which earned him two major acting awards.

Tributes from political and film leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led tributes praising the actor's versatility and outspoken personality. Fellow actor Akshay Kumar remembered Patekar as a rare performer whose intensity commanded audience attention.

All 3 outlets report consistently

No differences in figures, names or dates across these reports.

  • Variety
  • BBC News
  • Business Recorder

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