Indian Cinema Mourns Nana Patkar’s Loss, Siddharth Roy Kapur Reflects

The Indian film fraternity joined Siddharth Roy Kapur in mourning the death of veteran actor Nana Patkar, who passed away at the age of 75 on October 8, 2026.

Patkar was found unconscious at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa, and was rushed to Manipal Hospital in Panaji where doctors confirmed a cardiac arrest. Despite 45 minutes of CPR, he could not be revived. His funeral, accorded state honors, took place at his farm house in Donje, Pune.

Stars such as Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Hema Malini also paid tribute, praising Patkar’s charisma and skill. Kapur’s statements underscored the actor’s rare ability to navigate both serious and comedic territories.