Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar has died at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa, according to Indian media reports.

Patekar reportedly experienced severe chest pain at his flat early Thursday.

His son, Malhar Patekar, said the family called a medical team after the actor complained of intense chest pain.

Doctors found Patekar unconscious when they arrived.

The family then took him to a hospital in Goa. Doctors pronounced him dead at around 5:20am, according to his son.

Nana Patekar’s Illustrious Career

Patekar, whose real name was Vishwanath Patekar, earned widespread respect in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

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He began his film career in 1978. He later appeared in several acclaimed and commercially successful films.

His notable movies include Parinda, Krantiveer, Agni Sakshi, Khamoshi: The Musical, Ab Tak Chhappan and Welcome.

Patekar built a reputation for powerful performances across a career spanning several decades.

His death marks the loss of one of Indian cinema’s veteran performers.