Mumbai, Oct. 8 -- Veteran actor and BJP MP Hema Malini expressed her sorrow on the demise of actor Nana Patekar on Thursday. The actress described the artist as an actor's institution for his unique "acting style and wonderful voice."

Patekar passed away after suffering a severe cardiac arrest in Goa. He was taken to Manipal Hospital, where doctors tried to revive him for around 45 minutes, but he could not be saved.

Dr Shekhar Salkar, Chief of the Oncology Department at Manipal Hospital, confirmed the news to ANI. His last rites will take place at his farmhouse residence, affectionately known as Nanachi Wadi, located in Donje village near Khadakwasla, Pune.

While talking to ANI, actor Hema Malini said that she was "sad" and "shocked" ...