The Indian film industry is in mourning following the passing of legendary actor Nana Patekar. Born Vishwanath Patekar, the powerhouse performer died on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the age of 75. The veteran actor reportedly suffered a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa, and was immediately rushed to Manipal Hospital for emergency treatment.
Dr. Shekhar Salkar, the head of the oncology department at Manipal Hospital, confirmed the heartbreaking news. Despite the medical team’s best efforts to revive him, including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for 45 minutes, the actor was declared dead at 5:20 a.m. His sudden departure has left fans and colleagues across the country in a state of shock, as tributes pour in for one of Bollywood’s most versatile and intense performers.
Following the medical emergency, news agency ANI reported that the hospital has initiated a medico-legal case (MLC) as part of standard procedure. A post-mortem examination is currently scheduled to determine the exact circumstances surrounding his death. Authorities and medical personnel are continuing to process the incident as the film fraternity and the public grapple with the loss of a cinematic icon whose work defined generations of Hindi cinema.