Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies of cardiac arrest at his Goa home
The 75‑year‑old star collapsed at his Dona Paula home on Thursday, prompting a prolonged resuscitation effort, sources said.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar died early Thursday morning after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa, according to medical and media reports.
What happened
Doctors were called to Patekar’s home at around 5:20 a.m. local time. Dr Shekhar Salkar, chief of the Department of Oncology at Manipal Hospital, said the actor went into asystole and CPR was performed for roughly 45 minutes, but he could not be revived. A medico‑legal case has been opened and a post‑mortem is pending.
What the reports add
- Khaleej Times reported that Dr Salkar confirmed the 45‑minute resuscitation effort and that a medico‑legal case (MLC) has been completed, with a post‑mortem examination required.
- Times Now noted that Patekar was found unconscious at his Goa residence and reiterated the 45‑minute CPR attempt, adding medical context about sudden cardiac arrest.
- Deccan Chronicle provided extensive industry reactions, including detailed statements from co‑star Riteish Deshmukh and Akshay Kumar, and highlighted Patekar’s recent film work such as Housefull 5, Vishal Bhardwaj’s O’Romeo, and a cameo in Subedar.
What was said
“Patekar suffered cardiac arrest at his residence, and CPR was administered for 45 minutes. He remained in asystole throughout the CPR.” – Dr Shekhar Salkar, to ANI (Khaleej Times)
“I am shocked beyond words. Feels like a truck has hit me. Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Nana Patekar ji. An actor par excellence, incomparable to anyone, he carved his place in people’s hearts with his own unique style and brand of acting. There wasn’t a role or a character he couldn’t perform.” – Riteish Deshmukh, on X (Deccan Chronicle)
“Really saddened by the news of Nana ji’s passing. He was one of those rare actors who never needed to do too much to make you sit up and watch. That voice, that intensity, that honesty in every performance… he was completely his own.” – Akshay Kumar (Deccan Chronicle)
How it came about
Patekar began his film career with the 1978 movie “Gaman” and later became known for roles in “Parinda,” “Krantiveer,” “Ab Tak Chhappan” and many others. In recent years he appeared in “Housefull 5,” played a police officer in Vishal Bhardwaj’s “O’Romeo,” and had a cameo in “Subedar.” Over the past decade he continued acting while also engaging in charitable activities, a point highlighted in the tributes shared by fellow actors. His sudden death follows a series of recent obituaries of veteran performers covered by Felo News, such as the recent pieces on Gerrit Graham and Savithri Sreedharan.
Key facts
- Nana Patekar died at 5:20 a.m. on 8 Oct 2026 after a cardiac arrest at his Goa residence. (khaleejtimes.com)
- Doctors attempted CPR for about 45 minutes but he remained in asystole. (khaleejtimes.com)
- A medico‑legal case has been registered and a post‑mortem is pending. (khaleejtimes.com)
- Actor Rite Deshmukh expressed shock and praised Patekar on X. (deccanchronicle.com)
- Patekar was 75 years old at the time of his death. (timesnownews.com)
