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Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Dies at 76 in Goa
Veteran actor Nana Patekar, 76, died at his Goa residence early on 8 October, with a suspected heart attack reported by PTI. Patekar was known for his work in Hindi and Marathi cinema, including notable films such as Parinda, Prahaar: The Final Act, Tirangaa, Krantiveer and Khamoshi: The Musical. His most prominent political roles were Pratap Narayan Tilak in Krantiveer, Brij Gopal in Raajneeti and Tabrez Alam in Apaharan. Patekar earned a National Award for Best Actor for his performance in Krantiveer, and he received three National Film Awards, several Filmfare Awards, the Maharashtra State Film Award, and the Padma Shri. His final film role was in the romantic action thriller O' Romeo, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, which released in February 2026. The actor’s career spanned a range of characters, from intense drama to comedy, and he was celebrated for bringing depth and nuance to political characters. His political films often explored themes of corruption, power struggles and the socio‑political landscape of India. The list of his notable political movies includes Krantiveer (1994), Raajneeti (2010), Apaharan (2005), Kaala (2018), Sankalp (2026 OTT series), Sinhasan (1979), Shagird (2011), Hu Tu Tu (1999) and Andha Yudh (1987).