Nana Patekar Passes Away: Cause Of Death Revealed; Smriti Irani, Akshay Kumar, Boman Irani, Ravi Kishann & Stars Pay Heartbreaking Last Tributes!

Bollywood and the Marathi film industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor Nana Patekar, who passed away at the age of 75. He died on Thursday, October 8, 2026, ending a career of nearly five decades. The actor started his career with Gaman and was last seen in Vishal Bharadwaj’s O Romeo. He was called the Nat Samrat, after a Marathi film of the same name won him accolades!

Nana Patekar’s Cause Of Death Revealed

Reports suggest that the actor has been complaining of a headache since last night! In the morning, he was found unresponsive at his Goa residence and was rushed to the hospital. The doctors tried to revive him for 45 minutes before declaring him dead. The actor suffered a cardiac arrest and was declared dead at 5.20 AM on October 8, 2026.

Awards & Recognition

The Housefull 5 actor, who turned Uday Bhai after his appearance in the Welcome franchise, won his first National Award in 1989 for Parinda. It was the Best Actor In A Supporting Role. He also bagged a National Award in the same category for Agni Sakshi in 1997. In 1995, the actor won a National Award for Best Actor for Krantiveer. In 2017, he won the Filmfare Marathi Award for Best Actor for Natsamrat. His last award was for the Best Villain in Rajinikanth’s Kaala.

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Film Industry Mourns The Loss

In recognition of his immense contribution to Indian cinema, theatre, and society, the Maharashtra government has announced that Nana Patekar will be accorded a full state funeral. The film industry, political leaders, and fans across the country expressed shock and deep grief. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences, noting that Nana Patekar’s passing leaves an irreplaceable void in Indian art and culture.

Unfulfilled Longing Will Haunt Me – Riteish Deshmukh

Actor Riteish Deshmukh wrote a long tribute and said, “Sharing the screen with you in Bluffmaster and Housefull 5 was my fortune. But working with you in a Marathi film – This unfulfilled longing will haunt me for life. Your words, your chats, that pat on the back. The hearty laughter we shared – these are my true earnings.”

आज शब्द थिजले आहेत, काळजावर जणू वीज कोसळली आहे.⁰नाना गेले… या एका वाक्याने मन सुन्न, निःशब्द झाले आहे.
तुम्ही अभिनयाचे आकाश होतात, ज्याला तुलनेची सीमा नव्हती.⁰तुमच्या अनोख्या शैलीने रसिकांच्या हृदयात तुम्ही अढळ घर केले.
कधी पडद्यावरचा तेजस्वी नायक, कधी अंगावर शहारे आणणारा… pic.twitter.com/tZoOZxgaEk

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) October 8, 2026

Hard To Believe You Are Gone – Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar wrote, “Really saddened by the news of Nana ji’s passing. He was one of those rare actors who never needed to do too much to make you sit up and watch. That voice, that intensity, that honesty in every performance… he was completely his own.”

Really saddened by the news of Nana ji’s passing.
He was one of those rare actors who never needed to do too much to make you sit up and watch. That voice, that intensity, that honesty in every performance… he was completely his own.
I feel fortunate that we got to work together… pic.twitter.com/4t1X0UAfVG

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) October 8, 2026

Will Cherish The Moments – Prakash Raj

Drishyam 3 actor Prakash Raj wrote, “Miss you, my dear Nana ji .. Will cherish the moments spent..conversations.. arguments.. the food you cooked.. knowledge you shared. Thank you for coming into my life’s journey.”

Aa Re Pune, Kadhi Yeshil? – Smriti Irani

Actress and politician Smriti Irani also cherished her last memories with the actor in a heartbreaking note. Her tribute read, “We barely ever photographed our moments together. Perhaps because one could never imagine there would come a day when photographs would be all I am left with. Our last conversation still echoes in my ears.

“Aa re Pune, kadhi yeshil?”
Come to Pune. When will you visit?

I said, “Soon.”

Guess, was not soon enough.

See you on the other side, Dada. ”

Come on, Boman, Walk Walk!

Actor Boman Irani shared how he received this news during his morning walk and wrote, “This is difficult, painful, and emotional. I was on my morning walk when I received the sad call. Strangely, a morning walk was his regular advice for me. Come on, Boman. Walk, walk, he always said. I’m heartbroken, but we should not let our sorrow obscure his contribution to cinema and theatre.”

NatSamrat Chale Gaye – Ravi Kishann

Actor Ravi Kishan paid a heartfelt tribute, saying, “Nat Samrat Chale Gaye.” The actor in a video revealed how Nana Patekar wanted to visit Gorakhpur!

The industry is mourning the loss, and no amount of talent can fill this void ever. Koimoi extends condolences to the grieving family and friends. May his soul rest in peace.

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