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Nana Patekar's death shocks Maharashtra; Fadnavis recalls actor's big heart, social work

Mumbai, Oct 08 (UNI) Veteran actor Nana Patekar, 75, died after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa, sending shockwaves through the Marathi and Hindi film industries.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis condoled the actor's death and recalled his close association with Patekar, describing him as an actor who was as large-hearted in real life as he was prominent on screen.
In a post on X, Mr Fadnavis said Patekar had made a lasting contribution to Marathi and Hindi cinema through films such as Krantiveer and Natsamrat. He also recalled the actor's frank and fearless personality and said he had seen a sensitive side of him during his tenure as Chief Minister.
The Chief Minister said Patekar had extended his support to the Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan and, along with actor Makarand Anaspure, founded the NAAM Foundation to help farmers and people affected by drought.
Fadnavis said Patekar actively worked in the fields and remained at the forefront of relief efforts, particularly during drought situations.
Patekar was found unconscious at his Dona Paula residence and was taken to Manipal Hospital, Goa, at around 0430 hours. Doctors attempted continuous cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for about 45 minutes, but he could not be revived, according to Dr Shekhar Salkar, Chief of Oncology at the hospital.
His son Malhar Patekar, who was in Pune, left for Goa after receiving the news. Patekar's last public appearance was reported to be at a Samraat Club International function in Dona Paula four days ago.
Born Vishwanath Patekar on January 1, 1951, at Murud-Janjira in Maharashtra, he made his acting debut with Gaman in 1978. He went on to establish himself as one of the prominent actors in Marathi and Hindi cinema.
His performances in films including Prahaar, Parinda, Krantiveer, Ab Tak Chhappan, Welcome and Natsamrat earned him wide recognition. He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Parinda and the National Film Award for Best Actor for Krantiveer. He was also honoured with the Padma Shri in 2013.
Condolences poured in from political leaders, including Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, union Minister Nitin Gadkari, and others.
The final rites are expected to be decided after the arrival of family members in Goa and completion of post-mortem formalities.
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