Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday condoled the demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar, who passed away at the age of 75 in Goa.

In a condolence message, Majhi described Patekar's death as a great loss to Indian cinema and paid tribute to his contribution to the arts.

“The demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar Ji is a great loss to Indian cinema. Through his exceptional talent, powerful performances and enduring contribution to the arts, he left an indelible mark on generations of audiences,” the Chief Minister said.

“May Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath grant eternal peace to the departed soul and provide strength and solace to his family, friends and countless admirers in this hour of grief,” he added.

Patekar died on Thursday morning after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa. He was found unconscious and was subsequently taken to Manipal Hospital, where doctors attempted to revive him. He was declared dead at around 5:20 am after approximately 45 minutes of CPR, according to doctors at the hospital.

Born Vishwanath Patekar on January 1, 1951, in Maharashtra, Nana Patekar built a career spanning more than four decades across Hindi and Marathi cinema, theatre and filmmaking. He made his film debut with Gaman in 1978 and went on to establish himself as one of India's most distinctive performers.

Known for his intense screen presence, powerful dialogue delivery and ability to portray complex characters, Patekar delivered acclaimed performances in films including Salaam Bombay!, Parinda, Prahaar: The Final Attack, Krantiveer, Agni Sakshi, Khamoshi: The Musical, Yeshwant, Ab Tak Chhappan, Apaharan and Raajneeti.

He also won over a younger generation of audiences with his comic portrayal of gangster Uday Shetty in the Welcome franchise.

Patekar was equally recognised for his work in Marathi cinema and theatre. He made his directorial debut with Prahaar: The Final Attack in 1991. His later notable films included Natsamrat, Bhoot, Deewangee, Welcome, Welcome Back and The Vaccine War, among others.

His contribution to Indian cinema and the arts was recognised with the Padma Shri in 2013. He was also a recipient of three National Film Awards during his illustrious career.

Beyond cinema, Patekar was associated with social causes, including efforts to support farmers and families affected by agrarian distress.

His death has prompted tributes from across the film industry, with colleagues and admirers mourning the loss of an actor whose performances left a lasting imprint on Indian cinema.