Veteran actor Nana Patekar dies at the age of 75 after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Goa on October 8, according to reporting from multiple outlets. His death is being mourned by colleagues and fans.
Rajinikanth, who describes Patekar as a dear friend, posts a tribute expressing that he “can’t believe” his friend “Nanaji” is no longer with them. Other coverage highlights Patekar’s career spanning Hindi, Marathi and Tamil cinema, along with his recognition including National Awards. Across the reports, the focus is on the circumstances of Patekar’s death and the personal condolence messages from Rajinikanth, alongside a brief overview of Patekar’s impact and legacy in Indian cinema.
