Nana Patekar, the veteran actor, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the age of 75, reportedly after a cardiac arrest at his Goa residence. Once his son, Malhar Patekar, confirmed the news, condolences began flooding social media.
Manisha Koirala ‘s tribute to Nana Patekar on X
Manisha Koirala, who was once romantically linked to Nana Patekar, also remembered the veteran actor with a tribute on X (formerly Twitter). She wrote, “Deeply saddened by the passing of a great actor, a remarkable presence and a true stalwart of the craft. His contribution to cinema and his dedication to his craft will always be remembered. May his soul rest in peace. Om Shanti.”
Manisha Koirala and Nana Patekar’s on-screen pairing
Nana and Manisha first shared the screen in 1996 with ‘Khamoshi: The Musical’, followed by Agni Sakshi later that year, and teamed up again in 1998 for ‘Yugpurush’. In September 2026, Ranbir Pushp, who wrote ‘Agni Sakshi’, spoke about the dynamic between the veteran actor and Manisha on the film’s sets. He said the two shared a close bond and a strong mutual understanding while working together. He recalled how they would talk through their scenes before performing them, which he felt came across clearly on screen. Ranbir also said he had never seen their equation in that light.See More: National Award winnig actor Nana Patekar passes away at 75
What happened in Nana Patekar’s final hours
At around 4.30 am on October 8, Nana was brought to the hospital, and by 5.30 am he was pronounced dead. The Manipal Hospital doctor said that cardiac massage lasting 45 minutes to an hour could not revive him. According to the doctor, Nana had texted a friend at roughly 2.30 am to say he wasn’t feeling well. The friend, who didn’t see the message at that hour, called him later and reached his home by about 4 am, finding Nana drenched in sweat and gradually becoming unconscious. His caretaker was then dispatched to the hospital in an ambulance. Since it was a medico-legal case, a police case was filed, and his body was taken to Goa Medical College for a post-mortem.See More: Nana Patekar passes away: PM Modi hails veteran star’s contribution to Hindi and Marathi cinema