World · The New York Times · Oct 8, 2026, 12:18 PM ET

NANA PATEKAR DEAD AT 75 – LEGEND AND CONTROVERSY

Original headline: Nana Patekar, Indian Actor Who Embodied the Everyman, Dies at 75 · By Lynsey Chutel and Pragati K.B.

He brought the intensity of the stage to the screen and was praised for his craft and philanthropy. He was also accused of sexual harassment.