According to Indian news agency Press Trust of India (PTI), a senior doctor at Goa Medical College and Hospital said the report identified the blockage as the cause of death.
The 75-year-old actor died at his residence on October 8. According to doctors, his caregiver called an ambulance after his condition deteriorated.
Medical personnel administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for approximately 45 minutes, but efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead at 5:10 a.m.
Patekar’s son, Malhar, travelled to Goa to collect his father’s body. The body was initially taken to Pune and later transported to the family’s farmhouse in Donje village, where his last rites were performed with state honours.
Patekar made his Hindi film debut in 1978 with Muzaffar Ali’s Gaman. He later made his directorial debut with Prahaar: The Final Attack, in which he also played an army officer.
His most recent screen appearance was a brief role in the 2026 film Subedaar, which also featured Anil Kapoor and Radhika Madan and was released on Prime Video.