Mumbai: Veteran actor, filmmaker and writer Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 on Thursday after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. He was found unconscious and was later declared dead at a hospital.

Known for his powerful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema, Patekar leaves behind a remarkable legacy with films such as Krantiveer, Parinda, Natsamrat, Prahaar and Welcome. He was also a recipient of the Padma Shri and several National Film Awards.