Nana Patekar beyond films: The real-life hero who stood alongside Kargil soldiers and helped farmers
Indian cinema has lost one of its most distinctive performers. Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 on October 8, 2026, in Goa, following a cardiac arrest, according to news reports. His death marks the end of a remarkable career, but his life beyond cinema deserves equal recognition.
From spending time with soldiers during the Kargil War to supporting distressed farmers, Patekar showed that his sense of responsibility extended far beyond the silver screen. The Rare Actor Who Conquered Three Kinds of Roles Nana Patekar was among the rare Indian actors to win major awards…
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- Section
- Lifestyle
- Topics
- Crime & safety, Films & OTT, Farmers & agriculture, Defence & security
- Places
- Goa, Maharashtra, Ladakh
- First reported by
- Odisha Tv
- Reporter
- nitesh kumar sahoo
- Published
- Thursday, 8 October 2026, 7:25 pm IST
- Coverage
- One outlet so far
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