GOA: Legendary Indian actor Nana Patekar has died at the age of 75 after suffering cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa, with a doctor detailing the veteran actor’s final hours.
According to reports, Patekar was taken to Manipal Hospital after his condition suddenly deteriorated at his home. Despite extensive efforts by doctors and emergency staff, he could not be revived.
Dr Shekhar Salkar said Patekar was brought to the hospital between about 4:20 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. and was declared dead around 5:30 a.m.
Salkar said Patekar had messaged a friend at about 2:30 a.m., saying he was not feeling well. However, the friend did not see the message immediately because it was late at night. He later called Patekar and went to his residence at around 4 a.m.
When the friend arrived, Patekar was reportedly sweating heavily and his condition was deteriorating. He gradually lost consciousness, prompting arrangements to take him to hospital.
The doctor said emergency medical assistance was provided before Patekar reached the hospital. Medical staff then performed cardiac massage and other resuscitation efforts for between 45 minutes and an hour, but the actor could not be saved.
#WATCH | Goa: Dr. Shekhar Salkar, Chief of the Oncology Department, Manipal Hospital, says, “Nana Patekar was brought dead to the hospital… he was declared dead by 5:30 am. We had tried our best to save him, but he was brought dead. Cardiac massage was given for almost 45 minutes to an hour, but he just could not be saved. As per what we recalled, at around 2:30, he sent a message to his friend that he was not feeling well. But as it was nighttime, his friend could not see the message. So he just called him. He went to his house at around 4 o’clock. By that time, he was sweating and all. They moved him, all those primary things. But he was slowly becoming unconscious… So they sent his caretaker to the hospital… He took our ambulance. When our ER team went there, they started cardiac massage because he was totally unresponsive… They shifted him to our hospital at around 4:20 or 4:30 am. We also tried our best, but he was brought dead. Then we had to file a police case because there’s an MLC (medico-legal case). The body has now been taken to the Goa Medical College for post-mortem. His family was not there. His friends were there with him and a caretaker.”
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2026
Salkar said Patekar was brought to the hospital in an unresponsive state. Authorities were informed after the death was registered as a medico-legal case, while his body was taken to Goa Medical College for a post-mortem examination.
Meanwhile, tributes poured in from across India’s film industry following Patekar’s death. Actors including Jr NTR, Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Kiara Advani and Rakul Preet Singh paid tribute to the veteran actor on social media.
Patekar built a long and acclaimed career in Indian cinema, known for his intense performances and memorable roles.
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He was last seen earlier this year in O’ Romeo, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. The film also stars Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri and Farida Jalal in key roles.
The post-mortem examination is expected to provide further details about the circumstances surrounding his death.
