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Autopsy Confirms Nana Patekar Died of Heart Attack Caused by Coronary Artery Blockage

Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar died at age 75 from a heart attack caused by a blood clot in his left main coronary artery, confirmed by a postmortem report in Goa. He was found unwell at his residence on October 8, 2026, and pronounced dead after 45 minutes of unsuccessful CPR. His funeral was held with full state honors in Maharashtra, attended by political and film industry leaders. Patekar was a three-time National Film Award winner known for intense roles in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

via NDTV|

#autopsy-report #cardiac-arrest #entertainment

entertainment2 days ago•7 min saved

Autopsy Confirms Nana Patekar Died of Heart Attack Caused by Coronary Artery Blockage

Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar died at 75 from a heart attack caused by a blood clot in his left main coronary artery, according to a postmortem report confirmed by the Goa Medical College and Hospital. He was found unwell at his residence in Goa on October 8, 2026, and pronounced dead after 45 minutes of unsuccessful CPR. His funeral was held with full state honors in Maharashtra, attended by political and film industry leaders. Patekar was a three-time National Film Award winner known for intense roles in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

via NDTV|

#autopsy-report #cardiac-arrest #entertainment

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Nana Patekar, Versatile Indian Actor and Philanthropist, Dies at 75

Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar died at 75 from cardiac arrest in Goa. Known for roles in 'Parinda' and 'Krantiveer,' he won multiple National Film Awards and was a philanthropist. His death follows a 2018 harassment allegation that was dismissed by police.

via The New York Times|

#bollywood #goa #indian-cinema

arts-and-culture5 days ago•20 min saved

Veteran Indian Actor Nana Patekar Dies at 75 After Cardiac Arrest in Goa

Nana Patekar, a three-time National Film Award winner and prominent figure in Indian cinema, died at 75 following a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa. Found unconscious early Thursday, he was rushed to Manipal Hospital where 45 minutes of CPR failed to revive him. A medico-legal case was registered, and a post-mortem is underway. Tributes poured in from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and fellow actors, praising his versatility and intensity. Patekar, known for roles in 'Parinda' and 'Krantiveer,' also faced a sexual harassment allegation in 2018 that was later dismissed by a court. He is survived by his son and separated wife.

via AP News|

#arts-and-culture #bollywood #goa

obituaries5 days ago•14 min saved

Veteran Indian Actor Nana Patekar Dies at 75 After Cardiac Arrest

Nana Patekar, a prominent figure in Indian Hindi and Marathi cinema, died on October 8, 2026, at the age of 75. He suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa and was pronounced dead after 45 minutes of CPR. Patekar was celebrated for his intense performances in films like 'Parinda' and 'Krantiveer,' winning three National Film Awards. His death prompted tributes from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and fellow actors, while a medico-legal case was opened to determine the cause of death.

via Variety|

#bollywood #indian-cinema #marathi-cinema

entertainment5 months ago•16 min saved

Lionsgate Play Bets Big on Theatrical-First Strategy with Heated Rivalry Season 2

Lionsgate Play renews Heated Rivalry for Season 2 in 2027 and unveils a theatrical-first strategy: over 100 premieres in 2026 and 10–12 titles hitting Indian cinemas before streaming as part of a broader Hollywood-backed push after acquiring Lionsgate Play Asia. The first theatrical-first releases include Billion Dollar Spy, Empire City, Primetime, By Any Means, and Titan, with Season 2 described as venturing into more serious territory.

via Deadline|

#entertainment #heated-rivalry #hollywood-push

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Iconic Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92, ending an eight-decade era

Indian singer Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai at 92 after a chest infection, closing an eight-decade career that earned global acclaim. She was the Guinness World Records’ most-recorded artist with over 11,000 songs, was nominated for two Grammys, and received India’s Dadasaheb Phalke Award and Padma Vibhushan. Sister to Lata Mangeshkar, she collaborated with international artists like Boy George, and tributes from leaders and artists flowed as her funeral was set for Monday.

via Reuters|

#asha-bhosle #grammy-nominations #guinness-world-records

culture8 months ago•6 min saved

Roy’s Delhi Campus Satire Returns as Restored Berlinale Premiere

Arundhati Roy’s 1989 English-language campus satire In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones is being restored by the Film Heritage Foundation for a Berlinale Classics world premiere in 2026, with a March Indian theatrical release to attract younger audiences. The film follows a group of Delhi architecture students, including Roy (as Radha) and Shah Rukh Khan in his screen debut, blending Hindi-English dialogue with witty critiques of bureaucracy and campus life, and is celebrated as a landmark in Indian cinema that still feels relevant to today’s institutions and youth culture.

via BBC|

#arundhati-roy #berlinale-classics #culture

entertainment9 months ago•5 min saved

Bollywood's 2025 Blockbusters: Myth, Machismo, and Real-Life Dramas

In 2025, Bollywood was dominated by hypermasculine, violent action films and male-centered stories, reversing the previous year's trend of women-led cinema, reflecting ongoing societal patriarchal norms and industry biases, though independent and regional films offer signs of a quieter shift towards more diverse storytelling.

via bbc.com|

#action-thrillers #bollywood #entertainment

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Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala's Star-Studded Wedding Celebrations Unfold

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala are set to marry on December 4 at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad, a venue with deep family significance. The wedding will feature a star-studded guest list, including Ram Charan, Mahesh Babu, and Prabhas. Sobhita will wear a traditional Kanjivaram silk saree, while Naga Chaitanya will don attire inspired by his grandfather's style. The event is expected to be intimate, with 300-400 guests, and rumors of Netflix acquiring streaming rights have been dismissed.

via Greatandhra|

#celebrity-wedding #entertainment #hyderabad

entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 Poised for Global Box Office Domination

Allu Arjun is aiming for significant international box office success with Pushpa 2, hoping to surpass the earnings of Indian films like Kalki 2898 AD and Baahubali 2 in North America. Despite the first Pushpa film earning $2.4 million in the region, Arjun is optimistic about achieving at least $18 million with the sequel, a challenging target given the current records held by Prabhas. Whether Pushpa 2 can elevate Arjun to international stardom remains to be seen.

via Greatandhra|

#allu-arjun #entertainment #indian-cinema

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Indian Film 'All We Imagine as Light' Shines with Historic Cannes Win"

Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia made history by winning the Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival for her film "All We Imagine As Light," marking the first Indian win in three decades. The film, which explores the lives of two Malayali nurses in Mumbai, received an eight-minute standing ovation. The win has been celebrated across India, with notable figures including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi praising Kapadia's achievement.

via CNN|

#cannes-film-festival #entertainment #grand-prix

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"Indian Film 'All We Imagine as Light' Shines at Cannes"

Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia's debut narrative feature "All We Imagine as Light" premiered in the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival, receiving an eight-minute standing ovation. The film, which explores the lives of two nurses from Kerala navigating careers and love in Mumbai, marks the first Indian film in 30 years to compete at Cannes. It has garnered high praise from critics, with The Guardian and IndieWire lauding its humanity and romantic portrayal of Mumbai. Kapadia's work highlights the struggles and resilience of Mumbai's immigrant population.

via BBC.com|

#cannes-film-festival #film #indian-cinema

movie-review2 years ago•8 min saved

"Dev Patel's 'Monkey Man': From Netflix Orphan to Theatrical Ultra-Violent Action Hero"

Dev Patel's directorial debut, Monkey Man, surprises action fans with its engaging storyline and opulent style, featuring a skinny, downtrodden nonentity who fights in an underground boxing den to seek vengeance against a corrupt chief of police. The film references the John Wick series and incorporates Hindu mythology to critique the current political climate in India. Despite potential controversy, Monkey Man offers a fast-paced, left-wing political commentary that stands out in the Indian cinema landscape.

via Jacobin magazine|

#action-film #dev-patel #indian-cinema

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani's Gorgeous Wedding Moments Captured

Indian actors Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani tied the knot in twin ceremonies at the ITC Grand South Goa hotel, sharing their official wedding pictures on Instagram. The couple had an Anand Karaj ceremony followed by a Sindhi-style wedding, with only family and close friends in attendance, including celebrities like Akshay Kumar and Shilpa Shetty. Their pre-wedding festivities began on February 19, and the couple made their relationship public in October 2021. Rakul will be seen in the film Indian 2, while Jackky is awaiting the release of his production, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.

via Hindustan Times|

#entertainment #indian-cinema #instagram