Social media was flooded with tribute posts, messages and memes after reports claimed that veteran actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar had died following a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa. The 75-year-old was found unconscious at his residence in Dona Paula and rushed to Manipal Hospital, according to the circulating claims. Hospital sources reportedly said that doctors attempted to revive him for nearly 45 minutes, but he showed no response and was declared dead at 5:20 am.
While fans remembered his powerful performances in films such as Krantiveer, Parinda and Ab Tak Chhappan, many also celebrated his lighter side through memes and viral clips of Uday Shetty from Welcome.
his portrayal of Uday Shetty introduced audiences to a lighter, funnier side of the actor While he was long known for his intense and hard-hitting performances. Nana Patekar reinvented his public image with his impeccable comic timing as the lovable don Uday Shetty in Welcome. The character’s quirky expressions, hilarious dialogues and unforgettable scenes went on to inspire countless memes, making Uday Shetty one of Bollywood’s most iconic meme characters.
Patekar’s son, Malhar Patekar, was in Pune and has left for Goa, sources said.
