Nana Patekar (born Vishwanath Patekar) was an Indian actor, filmmaker and philanthropist. He worked mainly in Hindi and Marathi cinema, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential actors in Indian film. His career ran for nearly five decades, from Gaman (1978) to Housefull 5 (2025). Audiences remember his intense screen presence, sharp dialogue delivery and his ability to move between brutal villains, flawed heroes and comedy. He died on 8 October 2026 in Goa, aged 75.
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