Nana Patekar is an Indian actor, writer and filmmaker who predominately appears in Bollywood movies. Patekar has played many types of roles. He has played the occasional villain but been a hero in most of his films.
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Actor Kamlesh Sawant recounts a story where the late Nana Patekar reportedly asked for one rupee more than Amitabh Bachchan’s fee, highlighting his legendary pride and individuality.
Tanushree Dutta has questioned the reported death of veteran actor Nana Patekar during an Instagram Live, alleging the body cremated was not his and demanding a DNA test. She claims he may be hiding in Singapore or Malaysia.
The last words of Nana Patekar weren’t about legacy. They were about being seen.
Tanushree Dutta has launched another sharp attack on Nana Patekar's supporters following the veteran actor's death, sharing a series of furious messages on Instagram.
Tanushree Dutta has sparked fresh controversy after visiting the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain following reports of Nana Patekar’s death. The actress shared a video of herself praying at the shrine, framing the visit as a moment of personal reckoning.
When an actor dies in Mumbai, people line up. When Nana Patekar died, farmers did.
Singer Chinmayi Sripaada challenged the praise for Nana Patekar after his death, urging acknowledgment of alleged sexual misconduct. She backed Sona Mohapatra's post featuring a comment from an assistant director who claimed to have witnessed such acts on set.
Nana Patekar died of a massive heart attack due to a blood clot in the main coronary artery, the final post-mortem confirms. Family accepts findings. Case to be closed.
Nana Patekar died on October 8 at his Goa home, according to the Free Press Journal, ending a career the actor spent deliberately away from Mumbai's film circuit and its usual noise.
Saira Banu recalls Dilip Kumar drying Nana Patekar's head after he arrived soaked at their home post-Krantiveer award win.
Saira Banu recalls Dilip Kumar's quiet kindness after Nana Patekar won Best Actor for Krantiveer — a moment that stayed with him for life.
Nana Patekar left Raja after two days, not due to conflict but because he overstepped creative boundaries. He returned his record fee—higher than Anil Kapoor's at the time—without hesitation. The untold story of professionalism in Bollywood.
Tanushree Dutta questions Nana Patekar's death, calls him 'evil dead', compares him to Raavan, claims he never apologised, and suggests he may have faked his exit. Her live video has gone viral, sparking outrage and support online.
Mahesh Manjrekar reveals Nana Patekar had signed a film with Rajkumar Hirani—just weeks before his death. The project remains unmade, with no official details beyond the fact that Patekar had committed to it. Manjrekar said the two would have been 'magic together.' The film’s fate is sealed by Patekar’s passing.
Nana Patekar was set to act in Gadar 3, says Anil Sharma. He died just days after asking for a role. The script remains incomplete.
Nana Patekar’s sudden death from a heart attack has triggered mourning across the industry. His family chose a private, early-night funeral, prompting questions about whether Bollywood had enough time to honor him properly.
Aneet Padda recalls meeting Nana Patekar and barely speaking—but learning everything anyway. Now, her co-star’s final film, Shakti Shalini, may be delayed to March 2027.
A rangoli portrait by Shrihari Pawale stood at the centre, intricate and alive, a visual hymn to a life lived loud in its quietness.
Comedian Munawar Faruqui declined to repeat his tribute to Nana Patekar for photographers at a Mumbai event, telling them he wouldn't redo it just for a better shot, in a clip now going viral online.
Nana Patekar has died at 75, leaving behind a legacy shaped by Krantiveer—a film that nearly didn’t get made. Sridevi and Kajol rejected roles. Distributors feared failure. He improvised the iconic climax monologue. Now, the nation mourns.
Nana Patekar, the man who once said he’d ‘die standing’, did so on Thursday — and the industry is still catching its breath.
The 1989 Hindi crime drama Parinda, which launched Nana Patekar into legend, has been remade in English as Broken Horses — a project led by director Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The film, released in October 2026, stars Vincento D’Onofrio as a reimagined version of Anna. Chopra confirmed the remake was his vision from the start. Nana Patekar passed away on October 8, 2026, after a cardiac arrest. He was 75
Hema Malini says she missed a phone call from Nana Patekar just days before his death due to travel. She paid tribute on social media, remembering him as a cinematic icon and a dedicated advocate for farmers and the underprivileged.
Panaji Police have registered an unnatural death case after Nana Patekar was found unresponsive at his Goa home and declared dead at Manipal Hospital, triggering a routine inquest and post-mortem.
Nana Patekar, 75, died of a cardiac arrest at 5:20 AM on October 8, 2026, at Manipal Hospital in Goa. His body was transported to his farmhouse in Donje village, Pune, where he was cremated at 11:30 PM the same day—just hours after his passing.
Tanushree Dutta calls Nana Patekar's death 'nothing short of a miracle' in a video post, reigniting the #MeToo fallout from her 2008 allegations.
Nana Patekar is dead. The news broke on October 8, 2026, at around 3 a.m., when the actor suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. He was 75. No public statement followed immediately—just silence, then a flood of tributes from across Hindi and Marathi cinema.
AICWA condemned Tanushree Dutta’s 'evil dead' remark on Nana Patekar’s death as 'deeply objectionable, insensitive and shameful', accusing her of using the moment to promote her own events in Lucknow and London.
Bajpayee remembered Patekar’s support during Raajneeti, when his mother-in-law was diagnosed with cancer. The veteran actor helped secure medical care through personal connections.
The APFDC held a tribute session for Nana Patekar and filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao at Vijayawada's Pandit Nehru Bus Station hall, honoring their contributions to Indian film with floral offerings and speeches.
Nana Patekar is dead. The news broke Thursday morning, confirmed by multiple sources close to the actor’s family. He was 75. The veteran performer, whose voice could shift from a whisper to a roar in a single breath, passed away after a brief illness. No official cause has been released yet.
Amitabh Bachchan delivered an emotional homage to Nana Patekar on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, recalling their shared moments and praising the actor’s fearless honesty and social service. Patekar passed away suddenly in Goa after a cardiac arrest.
The veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at 75 after being found unresponsive in his Goa residence. His final film, Shakti Shalini, will be released as planned, marking his last screen appearance.
Nana Patekar, the three-time National Award winner known for Krantiveer, Parinda and Natsamrat, died at 75 on Thursday of a sudden cardiac arrest, per The Hindu.
The final scene is yet to be written. But the credits? They’ve already rolled.
Nana Patekar, the three-time National Award-winning actor and icon of Indian cinema, has died at 75 after a cardiac arrest in Goa. His final rites are set to take place in Pune with full state honours.
Kamal Haasan mourns Nana Patekar, highlighting his humanitarian work beyond cinema.
Ajay Devgn mourned Nana Patekar with a note recalling their Apaharan days, as the veteran actor's body is moved from Goa to Pune for a state funeral with full honours.
Shah Rukh Khan remembered his first meeting with Nana Patekar and the carrom games they played together as he mourned the veteran actor’s loss.
Nana Patekar died on October 8, 2026, in Goa at the age of 75, succumbing to cardiac arrest.
Nana Patekar, 75, has passed away. The news, confirmed by multiple outlets including Koimoi, has triggered an outpouring of grief across the industry. Tributes have poured in from stars like Akshay Kumar, Smriti Irani, and Boman Irani, with many calling him a force of nature—both on screen and off. His legacy isn’t just in films like Parinda, Krantiveer, or Natsamrat, but in the choices he m
Tanushree Dutta broke her silence on Nana Patekar's death with a guarded Instagram video, offering condolences to his family while declining to say more until she had processed the news.
Rakhi Sawant broke down while recalling Nana Patekar's last call during a fever-shot — 'Arre uth tu sherni hai' — and called him 'nek insaan'.
Nana Patekar’s death leaves a void not just in Indian cinema, but in its financial logic. His films — from Krantiveer’s 316% ROI to Natsamrat’s 500% — prove he was never just an actor. He was a brand. A risk. A reward.
Maddock Films is reportedly moving Shakti Shalini out of its December 2026 slot to avoid clashing with Shah Rukh Khan's King, eyeing a March 2027 release instead, per trade sources.
He said it with a laugh. Now, silence follows.
Nana Patekar passed away in Goa after a cardiac arrest. Reports peg his net worth between Rs 50-80 crore, built across five decades from theatre, films, farming and a reluctant late-career entry into brand endorsements.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at 5:20 AM on Thursday, October 8, at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa, after suffering a severe cardiac arrest. Doctors attempted resuscitation for 45 minutes but could not revive him. A medico-legal case has been registered, and a post-mortem is underway. He was 75.
