GOA : Veteran actor Nana Patekar, known for his commanding screen presence and performances across Hindi and Marathi cinema, died in Goa early on Thursday, October 8. He was 75. His son, Malhar Patekar, confirmed his death to The Indian Express.

A medical team was called to his residence after he complained of severe chest pain. The actor was found unresponsive, and efforts were made to revive him before he was taken to Manipal Hospital.

According to ANI, Patekar was declared dead at 5:20 am despite 45 minutes of continuous cardiopulmonary resuscitation. His death has been registered as a medico-legal case, with a post-mortem examination expected on Thursday to establish the cause.

Born Vishwanath Patekar in Maharashtra in 1951, he began his Hindi film career with Gaman in 1978. Over the following decades, he built a body of work that crossed genres, from the intensity of Parinda, Krantiveer and Ab Tak Chhappan to the humour of the Welcome films.

His portrayal of Uday Shetty in Welcome introduced him to a younger generation of audiences, while his performance in the Marathi film Natsamrat further demonstrated his range.

A recipient of three National Film Awards, Patekar was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2013 for his contribution to cinema and the arts. He also made his directorial debut with Prahaar: The Final Attack in 1991.

Beyond the screen, he was associated with initiatives supporting farmers and families affected by agricultural distress.