Guwahati, Oct. 8 -- Veteran actor Nana Patekar died on Thursday, October 8, at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. His son, Malhar Patekar, confirmed the actor's death.

Patekar was reportedly found unconscious at his home in Dona Paula, Goa, and was rushed to Manipal Hospital. Doctors attempted to revive him for around 45 minutes, but he could not be resuscitated. He was declared dead at around 5:20 am.

Patekar enjoyed a career spanning more than four decades and worked extensively in Hindi and Marathi cinema. He was known for his intense performances, distinctive dialogue delivery and ability to portray complex characters.

He made his Hindi film debut with Muzaffar Ali's Gaman in 1978 and gradually ...