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Nana Patekar dies at 75: A look at his iconic roles

Updated On: 08 October, 2026 09:04 AM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves

Veteran actor Nana Patekar died on Thursday morning after suffering a major cardiac arrest at the age of 75. The legendary actor was one of the most well-known and respected names in the industry, having delivered some of the most noteworthy performances in his career spanning decades. He leaves behind a legacy of his iconic and memorable roles that will continue to be cherished and spoken about in years to come.

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Nana Patekar. Pics via IMDb
Nana Patekar. Pics via IMDb
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In Sanjay Leela Bhasali's Khamoshi: The Musical (1996), Nana played Joseph Braganza, a gentle, sign-language-speaking father who communicates through music with his deaf-mute family.
In Sanjay Leela Bhasali's Khamoshi: The Musical (1996), Nana played Joseph Braganza, a gentle, sign-language-speaking father who communicates through music with his deaf-mute family.
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Uday Shetty in Welcome (2007) became a cult classic character because of Nana's comedic timing as a short-tempered underworld don who desperately wants to get his sister married into a respectable family.
Uday Shetty in Welcome (2007) became a cult classic character because of Nana's comedic timing as a short-tempered underworld don who desperately wants to get his sister married into a respectable family.
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In Raajneeti (2010), Nana played Brij Gopal, portraying a shrewd, chess-playing politician.
In Raajneeti (2010), Nana played Brij Gopal, portraying a shrewd, chess-playing politician.
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As Major Suryadevan in his directorial debut Prahaar: The Final Attack (1991), he played a strict, disciplined army commando.
As Major Suryadevan in his directorial debut Prahaar: The Final Attack (1991), he played a strict, disciplined army commando.
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Nana delivered a critically acclaimed Marathi masterpiece as an aging, tragic Shakespearean stage actor Ganpatrao Belwalkar in Natsamrat (2016).
Nana delivered a critically acclaimed Marathi masterpiece as an aging, tragic Shakespearean stage actor Ganpatrao Belwalkar in Natsamrat (2016).
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Pratap Tilak in Krantiveer (1994) continues to be one his most memorable roles. He played an angry, righteous local man who fights corruption and social injustice. He won the National Film Award for his performance.
Pratap Tilak in Krantiveer (1994) continues to be one his most memorable roles. He played an angry, righteous local man who fights corruption and social injustice. He won the National Film Award for his performance.
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In The Attacks of 26/11 (2013), Nana starred as Joint Commissioner of Police R.D. Rao, narrating the grim reality of the Mumbai terrorist attacks, delivering a powerful, restrained performance.
In The Attacks of 26/11 (2013), Nana starred as Joint Commissioner of Police R.D. Rao, narrating the grim reality of the Mumbai terrorist attacks, delivering a powerful, restrained performance.
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Nana played the role of Anna Seth in Parinda (1989), portraying a psychotic, asthmatic underworld don. The performance won him the National Film Award along with other accolades.
Nana played the role of Anna Seth in Parinda (1989), portraying a psychotic, asthmatic underworld don. The performance won him the National Film Award along with other accolades.
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The legendary actor delivered a chilling performance as Vishwanath, an abusive, obsessively possessive husband, in Agni Sakshi (1996). He earnied a National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film.
The legendary actor delivered a chilling performance as Vishwanath, an abusive, obsessively possessive husband, in Agni Sakshi (1996). He earnied a National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film.
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As Sadhu Agashe in Ab Tak Chhappan (2004), Nana Patekar portrayed a gritty, no-nonsense Mumbai encounter specialist police officer delivering a career-defining performance.
As Sadhu Agashe in Ab Tak Chhappan (2004), Nana Patekar portrayed a gritty, no-nonsense Mumbai encounter specialist police officer delivering a career-defining performance.

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