Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Writer, Philanthropist, Filmmaker |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1951 |
| Age | 75 years (died on 08, Oct, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Murud-Janjira, Bombay State (now, Maharashtra), India |
| Date of Death | 08/10/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Nana Patekar
Nana Patekar died in Goa on 8 October 2026, aged 75. He had a cardiac arrest at his home in the early hours and was declared dead at Manipal Hospital, Goa; his son Malhar Patekar confirmed the death.
Nana Patekar publicly praised the law-and-order situation in Uttar Pradesh during a media interaction in Lucknow. His remarks were covered as a recent public appearance and statement by the veteran actor.
Nana Patekar appeared in Vishal Bhardwaj's action-thriller O' Romeo, which released on 13 February 2026. The film featured a large ensemble cast including Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, Vikrant Massey, and Disha Patani.
Nana Patekar was reported to have walked out of the trailer launch event for Vishal Bhardwaj's film O' Romeo. The incident drew attention because he is part of the film's cast and the director publicly commented on the disagreement afterward.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Vishwanath Patekar |
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| Nickname | Nana |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/Institute | Sir J.J Institute of Applied Arts, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | A Commercial Arts diploma from J J School of Arts |
Personal Life
| Religion | Agnostic |
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| Caste/Ethnicity | Marathi |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | 304 Sheetal, Apna Ghar Society, Samarth Nagar, Andheri, Mumbai |
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| Place of Death | Dona Paula, Goa, India |
| Death Cause | Cardiac arrest |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Separated |
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| Marriage Date | 1978 |
Family
| Father | Gajanand Patekar (Businessman) |
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| Mother | Nirmala Patekar (Homemaker) |
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| Spouse | Neelakanthi Patekar (a former Bank Officer) |
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Career
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| Military Service | Joined the Territorial Army as a Captain in 1988 |
Favourites
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| Restaurant | April Rain in Pune |
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| Song | Itni shakti hame dena daata, man ka vishwas kamjor ho na from the film Ankush (1986) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He quit smoking at the age of 56. | |
| 2. He consumed alcohol. | |
| 3. He began his acting career at the age of 5. | |
| 4. Before pursuing acting, he worked various odd jobs. | |
| 5. He experienced the loss of close family members early in life. | |
| 6. He contributed to playback singing in movies. | |
| 7. He established the Naam Foundation to support farmers. | |
| 8. He was recognized for his humility and charitable work. |
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