New Delhi:
Noted actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar died of a heart attack at his home in Goa. He was 75 years old.
According to hospital sources, doctors tried to revive him for about 45 minutes after bringing him, but there was no response. The actor was declared dead at 5:20 am.
Sources said that Patekar’s son Malhar Patekar was in Pune and has left for Goa.
‘Tried CPR for 45 minutes, failed to revive’ on Nana Patekar’s death: Doctor
Born on January 1, 1951 in Maharashtra, Nana Patekar established himself as an actor known for his intensity, dialogue delivery, and ability to portray complex and unconventional characters. A recipient of three National Film Awards, he was known for his work in films such as Natsamrat, Vajud, Parinda, Ab Tak Chhappan and Yashwant.
He made his debut in Bollywood with the film ‘Gaman’ in 1978. In the early 2000s, Patekar received acclaim for his performances in Shakti: The Power (2002), Ab Tak Chhappan (2004), Apaharan (2005), and Taxi No. 9211 (2006). He also received widespread acclaim for his portrayal of gangster Uday Shetty in the comedy Welcome (2007) and its sequel Welcome Back (2015).
The actor also played a supporting role in the comedy thriller ‘Housefull 5’.
He was also a part of the political thriller Politics (2010) – which earned him his fifth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.
In 2016, he won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performance in the Marathi film Natsamrat.
Patekar was also a recipient of the Padma Shri – which he was awarded in 2013 for his contribution to cinema and the arts.
He was also known for playback singing in the films Yashwant (1997), Wajood (1998), and Aanch (2003).
Nana Patekar was last seen in public four days ago in Dona Paula, Goa, where he attended and addressed the inauguration ceremony of the Emperor Club International.
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Beyond Indian cinema, he was known for his association with social causes – particularly his efforts to aid farmers and families affected by the agrarian crisis.