Last message, CPR and declaration of death: Doctors gave information about Nana Patekar's last moments in Goa

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Well-known actor Nana Patekar has passed away at the age of 75. According to media reports, he breathed his last in Goa.

Malhar Patekar, son of Nana Patekar from BBC Marathi associate journalist Prachi Pratibha Shirish, has confirmed his father's death.

According to news agency PTI, Nana Patekar died early Thursday after suffering a heart attack at his residence in Goa.

The 75-year-old actor was taken to a private hospital after he was found unconscious in his apartment in Dona Paula near Panaji. Dr. Shekhar Salkar, senior doctor associated with the hospital, gave this information.

Salkar said that despite giving CPR continuously for 45 minutes, Patekar could not be saved.

Paying tribute to Nana Patekar on his death, senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai has written, "A brilliant actor, but most of all a dear friend, Nana Patekar is no more. He died some time ago in Goa. I spoke to him only yesterday. His last words were "Kalji Ghe Raja" (Take care of yourself, King).

I will miss you very much on and off screen, Nana Saheb. You always stood by me through good and bad times. Om Shanti.

Paying tribute to Nana Patekar, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has written, "The news of the demise of senior Indian film industry actor Nana Patekar is extremely shocking. My heartfelt condolences to him.

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“Nana and I had very close and friendly relations. Through his powerful acting, Nana Patekar ruled the hearts of connoisseur audiences for more than five decades in Marathi and Hindi cinema. With his unique style of delivering dialogues, he immortalized many characters in films and created his own identity.

''His demise is a big loss for the Indian film industry. The work he did in the field of water conservation and watershed management in rural areas of Maharashtra through 'NAM Foundation' is remarkable and important. The helping hand he extended towards the families of farmers who committed suicide became a support for many families. Nana was not only an excellent artist and actor, but was also a sensitive personality towards society. May God grant peace to the departed soul. Om Shanti.

Nana Patekar was last seen in Vishal Bhardwaj's romantic action thriller film O'Romeo. It starred Shahid Kapoor and Trupti Dimri in the lead roles. In this film, released in February 2026, Patekar played the role of Mumbai Intelligence Bureau chief Ismail Khan.

He also starred in Anil Kapoor's Subedaar, which premiered on Prime Video in March 2026. Earlier, he was seen in Housefull-5 (2025) and Vanvas (2024). Patekar also debuted on OTT in 2026 with Prakash Jha's political drama series Sankalp, in which he played the central role of Maat Saheb/Kanhaiya Lal.

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Actor Riteish Deshmukh, remembering Nana Patekar, has mentioned the time spent with him. Ritesh has written, "Today I have no words, it feels as if lightning has fallen on my heart.

Nana is gone...this one sentence alone has numbed my mind and left me speechless.

You were like the sky of acting which had no limits. With your unique style, you created a place in the hearts of the audience which no one can shake.

Sometimes there is a shining hero on the screen, sometimes a villain who gives goosebumps, and sometimes there is mischievous humor hidden behind the serious face.

Every color came alive in your acting.

You were a hero on screen, but behind the screen you were an even bigger person. It was my pleasure to share the screen with you in Bluffmaster and Housefull 5. But this unfulfilled wish of working with you in a Marathi film will remain with me throughout my life.

Your words, conversations with you, pats on the back in appreciation and those hours spent with us laughing heartily, these are my real earnings.

My heartfelt condolences to the family, loved ones and millions of your fans.

Truly, today an era has come to an end.

Heartfelt tribute.

Nana Patekar's film journey

Nana Patekar was one of the most celebrated actors of Hindi and Marathi cinema and his career spanned several decades. His acting was very popular in films like Parinda, Prahar: The Final Attack, Krantiveer, Agni Sakshi, Khamoshi: The Musical, Ab Tak Chhappan and Welcome.

Apart from acting, Patekar also directed Prahaar: The Final Attack. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2013 for his contribution to the field of cinema and arts.

Nana Patekar made his Bollywood debut with the 1978 film Gaman. His acting received widespread appreciation in the early 2000s, particularly in Shakti: The Power (2002), Ab Tak Chhappan (2004), Apaharan (2005) and Taxi No. In 9211 (2006).

He entertained the audience with the role of gangster Uday Shetty in the 2007 comedy film Velmak. He also reprized the role in the sequel Welcome Back (2015).

Patekar also played a supporting role in the comedy thriller Housefull 5.

In 2010, he appeared in the political thriller Raajneeti, for which he was nominated for the fifth Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Apart from acting, Patekar also lent his voice in playback singing. He also contributed as a singer in films like Yashwant (1997), Wajood (1998) and Aanch (2003).