Iconic Marathi‑Born Actor Nana Patankar Succumbs to Heart Failure

Mumbai’s film community mourns the loss of Nana Patankar, who died from a sudden heart attack in his Goa residence. The 75‑year‑old veteran was found unconscious at his Dona Paula house and rushed to the hospital, where doctors announced his death at 5:20 a.m. after a 45‑minute attempt at CPR failed. A medico‑legal investigation has been opened and a post‑mortem will be conducted. Patankar, born Vishwanath Patakar in a Marathi family, initially earned a living as a commercial artist, creating cinema posters and street‑crossing paintings before making his acting debut. He is survived by his former wife Neelkanthi and son Malhar, who runs Nana Saheb Productions.