Actor Sayaji Shinde expressed deep shock and sorrow following the sudden demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar, who passed away on Thursday morning in Goa after suffering a severe heart attack at the age of 75.

Shinde, who was also in Goa shooting for his upcoming project Rana, revealed that he received the news around 7:00 AM while at work. Visibly emotional and struggling to find words, Shinde shared that he had spoken with Patekar just the day before. “This is truly shocking. We had a wonderful conversation yesterday, and suddenly this happened. I couldn’t believe whether the news circulating everywhere was true or false,” Shinde told reporters.

The two actors shared a close personal bond and collaborated on numerous film projects over the years. Beyond their artistic careers, Shinde also actively supported the Naam Foundation—a initiative founded by Nana Patekar and actor Makarand Anaspure to assist drought-affected farmers and address rural water crises across Maharashtra.

#WATCH | Panaji, Goa: On the death of veteran Marathi actor Nana Patekar, Marathi actor Sayaji Shinde says, “It’s truly shocking. We were having such a good conversation yesterday, and then, all of a sudden, this happened… I don’t know what to say… I found out about the situation at 7 this morning. I was working when I got the call…”

— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2026

Patekar, born on January 1, 1951, leaves behind an extraordinary legacy spanning nearly five decades. He made his cinematic debut in 1978 with Muzaffar Ali’s Gaman and went on to win three National Film Awards. Honored with the Padma Shri in 2013, he delivered iconic performances in classics like Parinda, Yashwant, Ab Tak Chhappan, Welcome, and Natsamrat.

His recent screen credits include a role in the March 2026 release Subedaar, Vishal Bhardwaj’s O’Romeo, and the ensemble comedy Housefull 5. The sudden loss of the legendary actor has sent shockwaves through the film industry, leaving colleagues and millions of fans mourning his passing.