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Veteran actor Nana Patekar dies at 75 after chest pain
Acclaimed Marathi and Hindi cinema star Nana Patekar passed away on Tuesday following acute chest discomfort. The actor was pronounced dead at a hospital at 5:20 p.m., triggering an outpouring of tributes across the film industry.
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Nana Patekar, one of Indian cinema's most respected character actors, died at age 75 after being rushed to hospital with severe chest pain. Medical teams declared the veteran performer deceased at 5:20 p.m. on Tuesday.
Patekar's death has sent shockwaves through Bollywood and the broader Indian film community, with industry colleagues expressing grief over the loss of an influential figure who shaped Hindi and Marathi cinema over several decades.
The death has been classified as a medico-legal case, and authorities have scheduled a post-mortem examination for Wednesday to determine the exact cause of death.
Patekar's career spanned multiple film industries and genres, establishing him as a versatile performer known for his powerful dramatic roles and nuanced performances. His passing marks the end of an era for Indian cinema.