Nana Patekar: Bollywood actor dies at 75 in Goa home
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar has passed away at the age of 75 in Goa following a cardiac arrest. Known for his intense performances and contributions to Marathi and Bollywood cinema, he was honored with state funeral rites.
Why it matters
Patekar was a cultural icon in India, and his death marks the loss of one of the most influential figures in the history of Indian cinema.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Nana Patekar's funeral was scheduled to take place with full state honours on Thursday evening
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar, known for his intense, fiery performances on stage and in film, has died at the age of 75 in Goa.
One of the most recognisable faces of Indian cinema, Patekar won three National Film Awards and became known for playing difficult and often volatile characters. He was also a prominent figure in Marathi language cinema and theatre.
He was admitted to a hospital after being found unconscious at his home in Goa in the early hours of Thursday.
"Despite 45 minutes of continuous CPR, he could not be revived," Dr Shekhar Salkar of Manipal Hospital in Goa told ANI news agency. Tributes have poured in from actors and politicians across India.
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