New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- Veteran actor Nana Patekar has passed away at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa.

According to reports, Patekar was rushed to a nearby hospital after the medical emergency. Doctors reportedly performed CPR for around 45 minutes, but he could not be revived and was declared dead.

Patekar was among the most acclaimed actors in Hindi and Marathi cinema, with a career spanning several decades. He was widely admired for his powerful performances in films such as Parinda, Krantiveer, Ab Tak Chhappan and Welcome.

Throughout his illustrious career, Patekar received several prestigious honours, including three National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards, besides multiple Maharashtra Sta...