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Varsha Usgaonkar: Medical care could have saved Nana Patekar
14 Oct
Summary
- Varsha Usgaonkar believes Nana Patekar could have survived with timely medical intervention.
- She feels fortunate to have worked with him on the film 'Tirangaa'.
- Nana Patekar passed away on October 8, 2026, due to a cardiac arrest at age 75.
Veteran actress Varsha Usgaonkar has shared her profound grief over the death of acclaimed actor Nana Patekar. She recently stated that Patekar, who passed away on October 8, 2026, at the age of 75, could likely have been saved with timely medical assistance. Usgaonkar highlighted the significant advancements in medical science, suggesting that at 75, Patekar should still have had many more years to live.
Usgaonkar fondly recalled her experience working with Patekar in the film 'Tirangaa', expressing how fortunate she felt. She noted his versatile acting career, spanning roles from comedy to villainous characters. For her, 'Tirangaa' stands out as a performance where Patekar delivered tremendous work.
Patekar's death was attributed to a cardiac arrest. He was found unconscious at his residence and was rushed to Manipal Hospital, where efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. The actor was later cremated with full state honors at his farmhouse in Donje, Pune. A post-mortem report confirmed the death was natural, ruling out any foul play and indicating a blood clot in a major coronary artery as the cause.
