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Nana Patekar was a well-known actor of the Indian film industry, who acted in many films and web series.
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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.
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.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar died at age 75 in Goa on October 8, 2026, after a cardiac arrest at his home. He had been married to Neelakanti Patekar for years but lived separately from her for around 35 years without divorcing. His alleged relationship with actress Manisha Koirala during the 1990s resurfaced in media discussions following his death, though no confirmed romance was established.
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