Nana Patekar, an actor whose nearly 50-year career redefined the Bollywood hero, transitioned from Marathi cinema to acclaimed Hindi roles in films like Parinda, Krantiveer and Tiranga. He won National Awards, directed Prahaar, and navigated controversies including harassment allegations later dismissed. His final role was in Vishal Bhardwaj's O'Romeo (2026). He died at 75 at his Goa home.
