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Indian actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar dies at 75

Compiled Oct 8

Indian actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar dies at 75
Indian actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar dies at 75 · Photo: The Associated Press

Nana Patekar, an acclaimed Indian actor and filmmaker, died Thursday at his home in Goa at age 75

  1. 1951
    Nana Patekar is born in Maharashtra, India
  2. 1978
    Patekar makes his film debut in the Hindi film 'Gaman'
  3. following decades
    He earns acclaim for 'Parinda,' 'Krantiveer,' and international recognition via 'Salaam Bombay!'
  4. Thursday
    Patekar dies at his home in Goa of a suspected cardiac arrest

“intensity, individuality and unmistakable presence”

Narendra Modi

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