Kochi: Actor Vishwanath Patekar, or Nana Patekar, 75, died after suffering a cardiac arrest in Goa in the wee hours of today.
A veteran actor and filmmaker, Patekar was not keeping well since last night.
The actor was later found unconscious and was rushed to the hospital where the doctors could not save him, media reports said.
He had received three National Film Awards. Some of his unforgettable films are Natsamrat, Wajood, Parinda, Ab Tak Chhappan and Yeshwant.
His maiden film was Gaman in 1978. The Power (2002), Ab Tak Chhappan (2004), Apaharan (2005), and Taxi No 9211 (2006), are some of his noted films.
Nana Patekar is survived by wife and one son. One of his sons died due to illness.
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