Nana Patekar Cremated Late Night After Cardiac Arrest in Goa; Son Explains Delay

Nana Patekar, 75, died of a cardiac arrest at 5:20 AM on October 8, 2026, at Manipal Hospital in Goa. His caretaker had gone to the hospital around 4:18 AM after finding him unresponsive at his residence. Paramedics arrived but could not revive him despite prolonged CPR efforts. The actor’s body was then transported from Goa to Pune, where it reached Pune airport before being moved by road to his farmhouse in Donje village.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid his respects at the airport. The cremation took place at 11:30 PM that same night — unusual by traditional Hindu customs, which typically discourage evening or nighttime funerals. Malhar Patekar, the actor’s son, explained the timing: the family had expected the remains to arrive earlier, but delays in transit meant they had to act quickly.

'We were in Goa, and his mortal remains were to be brought to the farmhouse in the village. We expected it to arrive earlier, but it took us some time,' he said. 'We proceeded (with the last rites today) because the tragedy occurred early this morning, so a significant amount of time had already passed.' The ceremony was conducted with full state honours, including a 21-gun salute performed by female police officers.