Nana Patekar Death: The news of veteran actor Nana Patekar’s death has prompted reactions from several members of the Indian film industry. Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh and Ravi Kishan were among those who expressed their grief on social media, remembering their personal experiences of working with the veteran actor.
Nana Patekar died at the age of 75 on Thursday, October 8. According to reports, the actor suffered a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa early in the morning. He was subsequently taken to a hospital, where attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. His last public appearance was reportedly at an event in Goa on October 4.
The news prompted tributes from actors who had worked with Nana Patekar over the years. Akshay Kumar shared an emotional post on X, recalling his collaborations with the actor in Welcome and, more recently, Housefull 5.
Akshay wrote that he was deeply saddened by Nana Patekar’s passing and remembered the veteran for his distinctive screen presence. He also recalled his time with Nana on the sets of both films, saying that the memories from those shoots would remain with him.
Akshay also said it was hard to believe that Nana was gone. He described Nana Patekar as someone who had a presence of his own and ended his message by saying that he would be deeply missed.
Really saddened by the news of Nana ji’s passing.He was one of those rare actors who never needed to do too much to make you sit up and watch. That voice, that intensity, that honesty in every performance… he was completely his own.I feel fortunate that we got to work together in Welcome, and then again more recently in Housefull 5. There are so many memories from those sets that I’ll always hold close.Nana ji was truly one of a kind. It’s hard to believe you’re gone.Thank you for all the memories. You will be missed more than words can say. 🙏
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) October 8, 2026“>
Riteish Deshmukh also paid tribute to Nana Patekar in a post written in Marathi. He described himself as being left speechless by the news and recalled the different shades Nana brought to his performances, from intense characters to villains and comic roles.
Riteish had shared the screen with Nana Patekar in Bluffmaster! and Housefull 5. However, he also spoke about a professional wish that remained unfulfilled, the opportunity to work with Nana in a Marathi film. Riteish also remembered Nana’s efforts towards the welfare of people, noting that his contribution extended beyond cinema.
Beyond their film collaborations, Riteish remembered their conversations, Nana’s words of encouragement and moments of laughter. He offered his condolences to Nana Patekar’s family, friends and fans, describing the actor’s death as the end of an era.
आज शब्द थिजले आहेत, काळजावर जणू वीज कोसळली आहे. नाना गेले… या एका वाक्याने मन सुन्न, निःशब्द झाले आहे.तुम्ही अभिनयाचे आकाश होतात, ज्याला तुलनेची सीमा नव्हती. तुमच्या अनोख्या शैलीने रसिकांच्या हृदयात तुम्ही अढळ घर केले.कधी पडद्यावरचा तेजस्वी नायक, कधी अंगावर शहारे आणणारा खलनायक, तर कधी गंभीर चेहऱ्यामागचा खट्याळ विनोद, प्रत्येक रंग तुमच्या अभिनयात खुलून आला.पडद्यावर तुम्ही हीरो होतात, पण पडद्यामागे त्याहूनही मोठे. तुमच्या संस्थेतून वाहत राहिली माणुसकीची निरंतर धारा.ब्लफमास्टर आणि हाउसफुल ५ मध्ये तुमच्यासोबत पडदा वाटून घेतला, हे माझे भाग्य. पण एका मराठी चित्रपटात तुमच्यासोबत काम करणे, ही अपूर्ण ओढ आयुष्यभर उरी राहील.तुमचे बोल, तुमच्या गप्पा, पाठीवरची ती कौतुकाची थाप, सोबत केलेले ते खळखळते हसू, ही माझी करी कमाई.कुटुंबीयांना, आप्तेष्टांना आणि लाखो चाहत्यांना माझी मनःपूर्वक सांत्वना.खरच आज एका युगाचा अस्त झाला आहे.भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली. 🙏
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) October 8, 2026“>
Bhojpuri actor and politician Ravi Kishan also expressed his grief following Nana Patekar’s death. In a post on X, Ravi recalled the personal conversations he had shared with the actor and said he had learned from Nana’s approach to acting as well as his outlook on life.
Ravi Kishan remembered Nana Patekar’s simplicity and his connection to his roots despite his long career in mainstream Indian cinema. He said Nana’s death was a personal loss for him and a major loss for the film industry.
आज सुबह-सुबह नाना पाटेकर जी के निधन की अत्यंत दुखद खबर सुनकर मन बहुत व्यथित है।स्टार होते हुए भी स्टारडम से कोसों दूर रहने वाले नाना जी भारतीय सिनेमा के उन महान कलाकारों में थे, जिनकी पहचान उनकी सादगी, सहजता और मिट्टी से जुड़े व्यक्तित्व से थी। मुंबई की चकाचौंध में रहते हुए भी उन्होंने अपनी जड़ों और संस्कारों को कभी नहीं छोड़ा।नाना जी से मेरा आत्मीय संबंध रहा। समय-समय पर उनसे बातचीत होती थी। उनके अभिनय, सादगी और जीवन के प्रति उनके दृष्टिकोण से मैंने बहुत कुछ सीखा। वे हमेशा स्नेह और प्रोत्साहन देते थे। उनका जाना मेरे लिए व्यक्तिगत रूप से भी एक बड़ी क्षति है।नाना पाटेकर जी का निधन भारतीय फिल्म जगत के लिए अपूरणीय क्षति है। उनकी कला, सादगी और स्मृतियाँ सदैव हमारे बीच जीवित रहेंगी।ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्मा को अपने श्रीचरणों में स्थान दें और उनके परिवार एवं सभी चाहने वालों को यह अपार दुःख सहने की शक्ति प्रदान करें।ॐ शांति। 🙏 #NanaPatekar
— Ravi Kishan (@ravikishann) October 8, 2026“>
Nana Patekar had a career spanning several decades in Hindi cinema, with work across different genres. His final film appearance was in O’Romeo, which featured Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, Avinash Tiwary and Disha Patani.
More Tributes Pour In
Nana Patekar’s death also prompted condolences from Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, actor Ashok Saraf, social worker Prakash Amte, Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar and Maharashtra Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal. Gadkari and Pawar recalled Patekar’s work with the Naam Foundation, while Saraf remembered their long association. Amte recalled Patekar’s portrayal of him in the Marathi film Prakashwata, while Shelar and Sapkal also recalled the actor’s contribution to Marathi and Hindi cinema and his social work.
As news of his death spread on Thursday, tributes came in from the film industry and people from different walks of life, with many remembering Nana Patekar for his work, personal interactions and contributions beyond cinema.
