Veteran actor Nana Patekar, 75, passed away in Goa on Thursday, October 8, according to media reports.Patekar was found unconscious at his residence in Dona Paula and was rushed to Manipal Hospital, Goa.

Doctors attempted to revive the actor and performed CPR for around 45 minutes, according to hospital sources.He was declared dead at approximately 5:20 am, with cardiac arrest cited as the suspected cause of death.An official post-mortem report confirming the cause of death is awaited.

With a career spanning several decades, Nana Patekar established himself as a prominent figure in Hindi and Marathi cinema. Born Vishwanath Patekar, he was known for his nuanced acting, commanding on-screen persona and versatility across a wide range of characters.

Patekar began his Hindi film career with Gaman in 1978 and established himself as a formidable performer with acclaimed roles in films including Parinda, Prahaar: The Final Attack, Krantiveer, Agni Sakshi, Khamoshi: The Musical, Ab Tak Chhappan, Apaharan and Natsamrat.

Over the course of his illustrious career, Patekar received three National Film Awards along with several other prestigious honours. He was also awarded the Padma Shri in 2013 for his contribution to cinema and the arts.

His death marks the loss of one of Indian cinema’s most distinctive and influential performers, whose body of work spanned critically acclaimed dramas, socially relevant films and powerful character-driven roles.