Patekar won three National Film Awards and received the Padma Shri, one of the country’s highest civilian honours. Nana Patekar, an acclaimed Indian actor and filmmaker known for his ⁠fiery performances ⁠in Bollywood films and theatre, has died aged 75. Patekar died of a suspected cardiac arrest, t»»»

Nana Patekar, born Vishwanath Patekar on January 1, 1951, in Murud-Janjira, Maharashtra, became one of Indian cinema's most respected actors. He worked across Hindi and Marathi cinema as an actor, writer and filmmaker.Nana Patekar passed away on October 8, 2026, at the age of 75, as reported by ANI»»»