00:09Nana Partikar
00:10Veteran actor Nana Partikar, one of Indian cinema's most celebrated performer, has passed
00:16away at the age of 75 in Goa.
00:19An official confirmation from Manipal Hospital, Goa stated that the actor was found unconscious
00:26as his Goa residence and was rushed to hospital, where doctors declare him dead.
00:32The acclaimed actor known for his powerful performances across Hindi and Marathi cinema
00:38leaves behind a remarkable body of work spanning over four decades.
00:44Born Viswanath Partikar on January 1, 1951 in Maharashtra, Nana Partikar stabilized himself
00:51as an actor known for his intensity, dialogue delivery and ability to portray complex and
00:58unconventional characters.
01:00For the uninitiated, he made his Hindi film debut with Gaman in 1978 and went on to become one
01:08of the most respected performers of his generation.
01:12Nana's breakthrough came with the films such as Salaam Bombay and Parinda.
01:17He went on to deliver power-packed performances in films including Angar, Tiranga, Krantveer,
01:25Agni Shakti, Prahar and Rajneethe.
01:28The legendary actor was equally recognized for his work in Marathi cinema and theatres.
01:34He also ventured into filmmaking and made his directorial debut with Prahar, The Final Attack,
01:41The Final Attack in 1991.
01:43His other notable films include Rajubangya Gentleman, Vajood, Gang, Diwangi, Booth,
01:50Welcome, Welcome Back and The Waxing War, among others.
01:55Nana Partikar also received the Padmasri in 2013 for his contribution to cinema and the arts.
02:02During his fine cinema, he won three national film awards and many other prestigious honors.
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