Indian cinema lost one of its most iconic and versatile performers as veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away early Thursday morning in Goa. He was 75.The National Award-winning actor reportedly suffered a severe cardiac …

Indian cinema lost one of its most iconic and versatile performers as veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away early Thursday morning in Goa. He was 75.The National Award-winning actor reportedly suffered a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa. Nana Patekar was reportedly found unconscious in the early hours of Thursday and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors attempted resuscitation before declaring him dead.Nana Patekar’s last public appearance took place on Sunday, October 4, at a Panaji cultural event organized by Samraat Club International, just four days prior to his unexpected demise.VIDEO | Goa: Veteran actor Nana Patekar passes away at 75. Visuals from the last public event the veteran actor attend in Goa last Sunday.(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p) pic.twitter.com/ZGgWzRMre1— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 8, 2026

Visuals from the event show Nana Patekar playing traditional drums with local kids and folk musicians. Always known for keeping things real, he completely lost himself in the rhythm, encouraging the youngsters on stage and soaking up every second of it.Speaking at the event, the Parinda actor spoke about how fragile and unpredictable life can be. He said, “I don’t know if I’ll be here tomorrow, but as long as we are here, we must live fully and give back.”Nana Patekar's last public speech in Goa. "Yesterday's sorrow not today, todays happiness not tomorrow". he says as he speaks about farmers & the upcoming drought in India. pic.twitter.com/LQErtNRpAT— HermanGomes_journo (@Herman_Gomes) October 8, 2026

Following his passing, his speech is now going viral on social media, with netizens widely sharing it as they grieve his unexpected demise.The film world was stunned by the news of Nana Patekar’s passing. Tributes have been flooding in from co-stars, directors, political leaders, and fans across the country, all remembering a career that lasted more than 50 years.On screen, whether it was raw dramas like Parinda and Ab Tak Chhappan or laugh-out-loud hits like Welcome, he brought a distinct edge to every role in Marathi and Hindi cinema. Off-screen, he was just as dedicated, using his Naam Foundation to step up and directly help struggling farming families in Maharashtra.

Source: Deccan Herald