Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies aged 75

According to Indian media, Nana Patekar was taken to a hospital in Goa in an unconscious state on Thursday morning, where doctors confirmed his death.

Indian media report that Patekar complained of severe chest pain at his flat in Goa, after which medical staff rushed him to hospital.

His son, Malhar Patekar, said a medical team was sent to the actor’s flat after he complained of severe chest pain. By then he was unconscious. He was taken to hospital immediately, where doctors confirmed his death at 5:20am.

Nana Patekar’s real name was Vishwanath Patekar. He was counted among the most respected actors of Hindi and Marathi cinema.

He began his film career in 1978. He appeared in many films, including “Parinda”, “Krantiveer”, “Agni Sakshi”, “Khamoshi: The Musical”, “Ab Tak Chhappan” and “Welcome”.