Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik Thursday condoled the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar, and said he left an indelible mark on generations of audiences.
Patekar, known for his versatility and powerful screen presence across films such as Salaam Bombay!, Khamoshi and Welcome, passed away at his Goa residence in the early hours of Thursday. He was 76.
The actor is suspected to have suffered a heart attack, according to sources.
In a post on X, Majhi said Patekar’s death was a great loss to Indian cinema.
“Through his exceptional talent, powerful performances and enduring contribution to the art, he left an indelible mark on generations of audiences,” the CM 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. Om Shanti,” he said.
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.
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. Om Shanti. 🙏
— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) October 8, 2026
Patnaik said he was deeply saddened to learn about the demise of Patekar.
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“His distinctive dialogue delivery and ability to essay complex characters with ease earned him a special place in Indian cinema. My condolences to the bereaved family members, friends and fans. Om Shanti,” the BJD chief said.
Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of veteran actor #NanaPatekar. His distinctive dialogue delivery and ability to essay complex characters with ease has earned him a special place in Indian cinema. My condolences to the bereaved family members, friends and fans. Om Shanti.
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) October 8, 2026
Deputy Chief Ministers K V Singh Deo and Pravati Parida also expressed grief over the death of the national award-winning actor.
ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ ଅଭିନେତା ନାନା ପାଟେକର ଙ୍କ ଦୁଃଖଦ ନିଧନରେ ଆଜି ପାଟଣାଗଡ଼ ଖମାର ଠାରେ ତାଙ୍କ ଫଟୋଚିତ୍ର ରେ ପୁଷ୍ପମାଲ୍ୟ ଅର୍ପଣ କରି ମୋର ଭକ୍ତିପୂତ ଶ୍ରଦ୍ଧାଞ୍ଜଳି ଅର୍ପଣ କରିଥିଲି।
#NanaPatekar https://t.co/9m8wqyKkTF
— Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo (Modiji Ka Parivar) (@KVSinghDeo1) October 8, 2026
ବର୍ଷୀୟାନ ଅଭିନେତା ପଦ୍ମଶ୍ରୀ ନାନା ପାଟେକରଙ୍କ ପରଲୋକ ଖବର ଶୁଣି ଗଭୀର ଦୁଃଖିତ । ନିଜର ଅସାଧାରଣ ଅଭିନୟ ପ୍ରତିଭା ମାଧ୍ୟମରେ ସେ ଭାରତୀୟ ସିନେମା ଜଗତରେ ଏକ ସ୍ୱତନ୍ତ୍ର ପରିଚୟ ଛାଡ଼ିଯାଇଛନ୍ତି ।
ତାଙ୍କ ଅମର ଆତ୍ମାର ସଦ୍ଗତି କାମନା କରିବା ସହ ଶୋକସନ୍ତପ୍ତ ପରିବାରବର୍ଗ ଏବଂ ଅଗଣିତ ପ୍ରଶଂସକଙ୍କ ପ୍ରତି ମୋର ଗଭୀର ସମବେଦନା ଜଣାଉଛି । #NanaPatekar
— Pravati Parida (@PravatiPOdisha) October 8, 2026
“Deeply saddened by the passing of veteran actor Nana Patekar. His remarkable contribution to Indian cinema will always be remembered,” state Congress president Bhakta Charan Das said.
Deeply saddened by the passing of veteran actor Nana Patekar. His remarkable contribution to Indian cinema will always be remembered. May his soul attain eternal peace and may his family and admirers find strength in this difficult hour. https://t.co/GN1pa57al4
— Bhakta Charan Das (@BhaktaCharanDas) October 8, 2026
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