New Delhi:
Anees Bazmee’s 2007 film Welcome It featured Nana Patekar as the feared underworld don Uday Shetty, a character who became a pop-culture phenomenon. The actor died today at the age of 75 due to a heart attack. his Welcome The co-stars have been sharing emotional tributes on social media.
Katrina Kaif wrote on her Instagram Stories, “Miss you sir. Always remember your support and kindness #nanapatekar.”
Akshay Kumar wrote, “Deeply saddened by the news of Nanaji’s demise. He was one of those rare actors who never had to do much to make you sit and watch. That voice, that intensity, that sincerity in every performance… He was completely his. I feel lucky that we got to work together in Welcome, and then more recently on the sets of Housefull 5 which have always stuck with me. Nana Ji was truly one of a kind, it’s hard to believe that you will be missed more than words can say.”
Very sad to hear the news of Nana Ji’s demise. He was one of those rare actors who never had to do much to make you sit back and watch. That voice, that intensity, that sincerity in every performance… he was completely his own. I feel lucky that we got to work together on Welcome, and then more recently on Housefull 5. There are so many memories from those sets that I will always cherish. Nanaji was truly one of a kind. It’s hard to believe you’re gone. Thanks for all the memories. You will be missed more than words. 🙏
– Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) October 8, 2026
Paresh Rawal wrote, “Bhau. Nana Sahib. Very honest and intense. Love and respect forever. Om Shanti.”
price Nana Sahib very honest and intense. Love and respect forever. Om Shanti 🙏
– Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) October 8, 2026
“To all my media friends, I’m really sorry, but I’m not in a position to talk right now. I’m so sad and still unable to process what’s happened. Please give me some time. I really don’t have the words or the state of mind to say anything right now. It’s an unbearable loss and an unbearable pain,” you understand for me and Hope Pen. Bazmi
Mallika Sherawat, who plays Esha in the film, wrote, “Hard to believe you are gone, Nanaji. You will be missed.”
Nana Patekar In Welcome
Nana Patekar was known as a ‘serious’ actor until Anees Bazmee cast him in Welcome (2007). Nana was not ready to play Patekar’s part. But once he heard the story, he was ready to turn on his comic mode.
Nana’s chemistry with Anil Kapoor, who played his partner-in-crime Majnu Bhai, became the heart of the film.
Death of Nana Patekar
Nana Patekar died of a heart attack at the age of 75 at his home in Goa. He was declared dead at 5:20 am.
Patekar was found unconscious at his home in Goa’s Dona Paula and was rushed to Manipal Hospital where doctors tried to revive him for about 45 minutes before declaring him brought dead.
The filmmaker was given cardiopulmonary resuscitation, known as CPR, an emergency procedure performed when someone’s heart has stopped or breathing has stopped.
“Despite 45 minutes of continuous CPR, he could not be revived,” Dr Shekhar Salkar, head of oncology department at Manipal Hospital, told news agency ANI. “A medico-legal case (MLC) has been registered, and an autopsy will be conducted.”
The last rites of Nana Patekar will be performed this evening at his house in Donje village in Pune.
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