Message to a friend before death, gradually losing consciousness—events from Nana Patekar's final moments.

The film fraternity is mourning the sudden demise of veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar. He passed away at the age of 75 due to cardiac arrest at his residence in the Dona Paula area of ​​Goa early on the morning of October 8. Dr. Shekhar Salkar of Manipal Hospital stated that the actor had messaged a friend a few hours before his death, mentioning that he was feeling unwell. Reuters
 

Message to a friend at 2:30 AM
According to Dr. Shekhar Salkar, Nana Patekar sent a message to a friend around 2:30 AM stating that he was not feeling well. Another report mentioned that he had also complained of pain on the left side of his body. However, as it was late at night, the friend did not see the message immediately. Moneycontrol
Later, the friend tried to contact him by phone and arrived at Nana's house around 4:00 AM. At that time, the actor was seen sweating and was gradually losing consciousness. Upon learning of the situation, an emergency medical team from the hospital was summoned through a caregiver. 

CPR initiated at home
When the doctors arrived at the house, they found Nana almost completely unconscious and unresponsive. Cardiac massage and CPR were initiated right there.
He was taken to Manipal Hospital between 4:20 AM and 4:30 AM. Doctors at the hospital tried to revive him for approximately 45 minutes to an hour, but he could not be saved. Dr. Salkar stated that he was declared dead between 5:20 AM and 5:30 AM. 
A medico-legal case has been registered regarding the death, and the body has been sent to Goa Medical College for a post-mortem examination. Family members were not present during his final moments; the doctor stated that a friend and a caregiver were by his side.

Nana acclaimed for his final film as well
Over an acting career spanning nearly five decades, Nana Patekar carved a unique niche for himself in Hindi and Marathi cinema. His intense acting, powerful delivery of dialogues, and ability to deeply embody a character made him a standout figure for audiences. 
One of his final appearances on the big screen before his death was in Vishal Bhardwaj’s *O Romeo*. The film also featured actors such as Shahid Kapoor, Tripti Dimri, and Farida Jalal. He had also been seen on OTT platforms in recent times.
 

An inspiration for fitness at 75
Just months before his passing, Nana Patekar had garnered attention for his fitness. A video of him working out at the age of 75 had gone viral on social media; in it, he was seen effortlessly performing tricep dips with a towel draped around his neck.
Images of him staying active, seemingly paying no heed to his age, had captivated fans back then. His sudden death just months later has made those memories all the more poignant.
Nana Patekar’s passing marks not only the end of an acting career but also an irreparable loss to a powerful and distinctive style of acting in Indian cinema.