Nana Patekar sent a 2:30 AM message to a friend saying he felt unwell. Dr. Shekhar Salkar, chief of oncology at Manipal Hospital, said the actor was brought to the hospital in an unresponsive state and could not be revived after prolonged resuscitation. The veteran actor died Thursday morning following a cardiac arrest at his home.
Why it matters
Followers learn the circumstances of Nana Patekar’s death and the timeline of his final hours.
Key facts
- He messaged a friend at 2:30 AM saying he was unwell.
- He suffered a cardiac arrest at his residence.
- He died Thursday morning.
- Dr. Shekhar Salkar is chief of the Oncology Department at Manipal Hospital.
- He was brought to the hospital in an unresponsive state and could not be revived despite prolonged resuscitation.
Evidence
Official source, or corroborated across several outlets.
- Nana Patekar messaged friend at 2:30 AM saying he was unwell, reveals doctor; adds actor was “brought dead” to hospitalbollywoodhungama.comprimary(opens in a new tab)
- ‘I will come tomorrow for dubbing’: What Nana Patekar told producer of his upcoming film 2 days before deathhindustantimes.com(opens in a new tab)
- Nana Patekar's son reveals why funeral was held at night - WATCHtimesofindia.indiatimes.com(opens in a new tab)
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