Nana Patekar died in Goa at 75 after a suspected cardiac arrest. Doctors have revealed the timeline from his late-night message to the final CPR attempt.

Nana Patekar passed away in Goa on the morning of Thursday, October 8 after he suffered a cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula. The veteran actor was found unconscious and could not be revived despite emergency CPR at his home and Manipal Hospital.

At a glance:

  • Patekar apparently told a friend around 2:30am he was uncomfortable and felt pain on the left side.

  • A friend arrived at his place around 4am; CPR was started before he was taken to the hospital.

  • He was taken to Manipal Hospital at about 4:20am and was declared dead at 5:20am.

What happened to Nana Patekar in the early hours?

As per Dr. Shekhar Salkar, Chief of Oncology at Manipal Hospital, Patekar had contacted a friend during the night after experiencing discomfort and pain on the left side. The message was not seen immediately as the message was sent at about 2:30 am.

When the friend finally arrived at Patekar's Dona Paula residence around 4 am, the actor was reportedly gasping and sweaty. His caretaker contacted the nearby hospital, where a medical team was sent to the home along with an ambulance.

"They (medical team) started CPR and shifted him to the hospital while continuing CPR," Dr. Salkar said to reporters.

When was Nana Patekar taken to hospital?

Patekar was brought to Manipal Hospital at approximately 4:20 am. Doctors continued to try to revive him after his arrival at the hospital. The medical team performed CPR for around 45 minutes, but he did not respond. They declared him dead at 5:20 am as per Dr. Salkar.

The timeline has since been widely reported, but the cause of cardiac arrest has yet to be identified publicly. Reuters reported that Dr. Salkar said the actor died of cardiac arrest, but what triggered it was still uncertain.

Why was post-mortem ordered?

As Patekar was not a registered patient at Manipal Hospital, the death was treated as a medico-legal case and his body sent to Goa Medical College for post-mortem examination.

Dr. Salkar confirmed that the hospital had informed Patekar's family. Friends and his caretaker were present during the emergency, while family members were not at the residence at the time.

What is Nana Patekar remembered for?

Born Vishwanath Patekar, the actor had his career carved out of Marathi theatre, Hindi cinema and mainstream Bollywood. His expressive performances and distinct delivery of dialogues made him one of India's most recognizable actors.

Reuters noted his work in films like Salaam Bombay and his ability to shift between serious and comic roles.

Actor Akshay Kumar, who had worked with Patekar, described him as "completely his own" while recalling his voice, intensity and honesty.

Patekar's death marks the end of a significant chapter in Indian acting, with tributes pouring in from the wider film industry.

More to Know

Patekar had been busy in the hours before his death. He was a chief guest on an installation ceremony at an event in Goa on October 4, just four days ago.

Nana Patekar's final hours occurred within a matter of hours; from a late-night message about discomfort to an emergency, hospitalization and death at 5:20 am. While doctors have declared cardiac arrest, the cause has yet to be determined and further examination may reveal more.

Business Fortune believes, the post-mortem is expected to provide more clarity as tributes pour in for the acclaimed actor.

FAQs

What happened to Nana Patekar?

Nana Patekar died in Goa, India, on the morning of Thursday October 8, 2026 from cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, at the age of 75 years old.

What time did Nana Patekar die?

He was declared dead at Manipal Hospital around 5:20 am on Thursday morning.

Did Nana Patekar get CPR?

Yes. CPR was started when the medical team arrived at his home and continued after he was taken to Manipal Hospital.

What did Nana Patekar tell his friend before his death?

According to Dr Shekhar Salkar, Patekar told a friend around 2:30am he was uncomfortable and had pain on the left side.

Why was Nana Patekar's post-mortem ordered?

The death was ordered as a medico-legal case after Patekar was not a registered patient at Manipal Hospital and his body sent to Goa Medical College for post-mortem examination.

Sources
The Times of India, Reuters, The Indian Express