Veteran Bollywood and Marathi actor Nana Patekar died on Wednesday due to ill health. He was 75.
According to reports, Patekar collapsed at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa, and was rushed to a hospital. Doctors reportedly administered CPR continuously for about 45 minutes, but he did not regain consciousness and later died despite treatment.
Born on January 1, 1951, in Maharashtra, Patekar was known as a versatile actor as well as a film producer and social activist. He is survived by his wife Neelakanti Patekar, from whom he had been living separately, and their son Malhar Patekar.
In addition to his work in Hindi cinema, he acted in Tamil films including Bharathiraja’s Bommalattam and played a key role in Rajinikanth’s Kaala. His popular films include Parinda, Prahaar, Angaar, Krantiveer, Tiranga, Khamoshi and Ab Tak Chhappan.
Patekar founded the ‘Naam Foundation’ to support drought-affected farmers in Maharashtra and was involved in several welfare initiatives. He won three National Awards and received the Padma Shri in 2013. Condolences have been pouring in from various quarters.
