Veteran actor Nana Patekar has died at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. The actor was found unconscious and was rushed to Manipal Hospital, where doctors attempted continuous CPR for nearly 45 minutes but could not revive him. He was declared dead at around 5:20 am on Thursday, October 8. Born Vishwanath Patekar in Maharashtra, Nana Patekar built a distinctive career across Hindi and Marathi cinema, becoming known for his intense screen presence, powerful dialogue delivery and ability to take on complex and unconventional characters. His journey from theatre and early films to some of Indian cinema’s most memorable performances made him one of the industry's most respected actors. WATCH

During the trailer launch event for Vivek Agnihotri's upcoming film 'The Vaccine War,' actor Nana Patekar shared his thoughts on his involvement in the project. He humbly expressed that he lacks the sophistication often associated with actors and mentioned his perceived limitations in English fluency. Nana Patekar stressed that regardless of the project, whether it's a comedy like 'Welcome' or 'The Vaccine War,' the effort required for acting remains consistent. He also acknowledged that perhaps the makers of 'Welcome' no longer consider him suitable for the film due to his age. He highlighted the film industry's enduring support for actors and their appreciation for quality work.