Indian actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar dies at 75
Summary
Acclaimed Indian actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar has died at his home in Goa at the age of 75, reportedly after a suspected cardiac arrest. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute, praising his intensity, individuality and versatility.
Key Points
- Nana Patekar died Thursday at his home in Goa at age 75, with a suspected cardiac arrest cited as the cause.
- He built a nearly five-decade career in Hindi and Marathi cinema and was known for intense, unconventional roles.
- His films included Gaman, Parinda, Krantiveer and Mira Nair’s Oscar-nominated Salaam Bombay!
- Patekar won three National Film Awards and received the Padma Shri, while Narendra Modi mourned his death on X.
