Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies at 75

What the report says

Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar has died at the age of 75 in Goa, according to reporting carried by Nile Post from BBC and other wire and news sources. The article says he was found unconscious at his home and was taken to hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest. His son, Malhar, confirmed the death to BBC Marathi, while a doctor at Manipal Hospital in Goa said attempts to revive him were unsuccessful.

Patekar was one of the best-known faces in Indian cinema, noted for intense performances and a distinctive way of delivering dialogue. He won three National Film Awards and was widely recognised for playing layered, often forceful characters across Hindi and Marathi film and theatre. The report highlights key roles in films such as Parinda, Prahaar, Krantiveer, Khamoshi and Rajneeti, as well as his work as a director and writer.

Tributes followed from senior figures in India, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who praised Patekar’s range and screen presence. The article also notes that actor Akshay Kumar remembered him as a performer whose voice and intensity stood out. Beyond acting, Patekar was involved in social work, including co-founding the Naam Foundation in 2015 to support farmer welfare and water conservation in Maharashtra. The report also references past controversy around sexual harassment allegations, which Patekar denied and for which police later said they found insufficient evidence.