Nana Patekar at a time when he couldn’t afford to eat
I used to go over to a friend’s house for lunch or dinner and say, “Hello.” Hello there. ‘How are you doing?’ I’m hoping he’ll inquire and demand that I eat roti. So there is no scent that compares to that of a chapati for me.
Smita Patil inspired Nana Patekar to pursue acting
Smita Patil, who was already working in films and knew me from Pune, introduced me to the industry. I was hesitant, but she insisted. For a part in Aaj Ki Awazand, she introduced me to Ravi Chopra.
Nana Patekar on why people believe he’s an angry person
I believe it’s because of the embarrassment I experienced at the time. When I think about how people handled me, tears well up in my eyes. I’ve been employed for 51 years, starting at the age of 13. Actually, I felt weak and inferior, which manifested itself as anger.
Nana Patekar talks about how he doesn’t want to hit people
I don’t like to lift my fist, and I’ve only ever hit Malhar, my 30-year-old son. I’m tempted to hit people, but I don’t. Really, when I encounter people who make me angry, I get tears in my eyes.
Nana Patekar explains why he celebrates Ganapati despite not believing in God
Since my father used to do it, and after he died, I simply followed my mother’s instructions. It’s a time when everybody comes to visit you for those ten days.
Nana Patekar speaks about his mother
When I think of her, I become disabled. I know she’s 94 and could pass away at any moment, so I’m terrified whenever I get a call from home. She is unable to see and is still breathing as a result of my presence. If she knows I’m going out, she’ll clutch my hand and sob. She now resembles my girl.
Nana Patekar on Neelkanti, his wife
She is a brahmin, and brahmins are intelligent individuals. She is a lovely person who is completely genuine and happy with everything she has. She was employed as a bank officer. And, though I would be paid ‘750 per month (as I was paid ‘50 per show), she was paid ‘2,500 per month.
Nana Patekar on, his wife, is a strong supporter of him
‘Do whatever job you want to do,’ she had said, and I am whatever I am today because of her, ‘I know you’ll make the money tomorrow if not today.’
Nana Patekar on the death of his father and first son
At the age of 27, I married and had my first child. My father died when I was 28, and I lost my first son two and a half years later. He’d had a split lip since birth and had a lot of issues.
Nana Patekar on no longer caring
I’m not concerned. I’m not feeling anything right now. It makes no difference whether my film is effective or not, whether I am honored or not. I’m a bit obsessed with death right now.
As can be seen, Nana is not one to mice words & says things as it is. He is truly one of a kind.
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