The sudden demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar at the age of 75 has shocked the film industry and his fans. Nana Patekar passed away in Goa early on Thursday.

Dr Shekhar Salkar, chief of the Oncology Department at Manipal Hospital, told news agency ANI that Patekar could not be revived despite 45 minutes of CPR. A medico-legal case has been registered, and a post-mortem examination will be conducted, according to the report.

“Despite 45 minutes of continuous CPR, he could not be revived,” Dr Salkar told news agency ANI, as reported by NDTV.

The doctor also confirmed that a medico-legal case (MLC) has been registered, and that a post-mortem examination will be conducted.

Veteran actor Nana Patekar will be accorded a state funeral in recognition of his contribution to theatre and cinema, Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar announced.

The government took the decision considering Patekar’s unparalleled contribution to Marathi theatre and Marathi and Hindi cinema, Shelar said.

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar paid tribute to the late actor by sharing an emotional note reflecting on their collaboration in the films Welcome and Housefull 5.

On social media, Akshay wrote, “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.”

He recalled their work together, saying, “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.”

Akshay described Nana Patekar as a unique performer and added, “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.”

Nana Patekar and Akshay Kumar first shared screen space in the 2007 comedy Welcome, directed by Anees Bazmee, where Akshay portrayed Rajiv and Patekar played Uday Shetty, a role that became iconic.

The film also featured the remarkable chemistry between Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor, who played Majnu Bhai, which became a standout aspect of the movie.

Nearly 20 years later, the actors reunited in Housefull 5, released in 2025, with Akshay playing Julius and Patekar as Superintendent Dhagdu Hulgund. The cast included prominent actors such as Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Sanjay Dutt and Jackie Shroff.