Nana Patekar Death: Actor leaves behind wife Neelkanti and son Malhar Patekar Nana Patekar passed away on October 8, 2026, at the age of 75. He was known to keep his personal life away from the limelight. His performances made him one of the most respected actors in Indian cinema, but his family was largely private. In 1978, Patekar married actor and writer Neelkanti. They had two sons, but their first child died at two and a half. Their younger son, Malhar Patekar, is involved in filmmaking and is also associated with his father's philanthropy. He leaves behind his wife, son, and brothers, but his parents and elder son are no longer with him. Nana Patekar got married to Neelkanti Patekar in 1978. She was an actor and writer who also worked in films, but later mostly stayed out of the entertainment limelight. Over the years, Patekar has thanked his wife for backing his decision to take up acting as a profession, especially in the initial years of his career. Patekar and Neelkanti however lived apart for decades now, while remaining married. Patekar had spoken about their arrangement in interviews, saying they continued to meet even as they kept separate homes. There have been reports that the couple was never divorced. Malhar Patekar is the only surviving son of Patekar and Neelkanti. Malhar has been involved in filmmaking and worked behind the camera. He was an assistant director for Ram Gopal Varma's The Attacks of 26/11 and also had a small acting appearance. Malhar has also worked with his father in Naam Foundation, the organisation related to helping farmers and people affected by rural distress. Malhar was also the family member who confirmed the death of Nana Patekar. Malhar Patekar with father Nana Patekar in childhood Before Malhar, Patekar and Neelkanti had one more son. Their first child passed away at around two and a half years old from health complications. The loss hit Patekar hard, who had spoken about the tragedy and its impact on him. He said his elder son was born with physical complications and died at a very young age. A couple of years later, Malhar was born. Nana Patekar was born Vishwanath Patekar in a Marathi family in Murud-Janjira in Maharashtra. His mother was Sanjanabai Patekar, and his father was Dinkar Patekar, who was a painter. Patekar's father died of a heart attack when he was a child. His mother remained a major presence in his life, living long enough to die reportedly at the age of 99 in January 2019. Patekar also had two brothers, Ashok Patekar and Dilip Patekar. They stayed largely out of the public eye compared with the famous siblings of other celebs. Nana Patekar was in the public eye for decades but managed to keep his family life mostly private. He would sometimes speak of a few things in his personal life, like his relationship with Neelkanti, the loss of his first child, and his bond with Malhar. With his demise, his family is left as custodians of a very personal legacy that exists alongside his huge contribution to Hindi and Marathi cinema. A cinema enthusiast with over 12 years of experience, I bring a deep love for storytelling in all its forms—whether it’s timeless black-and-white clas... View More