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Known for his intense performances, Patekar carved out a distinctive place in Indian cinema.
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Indian actor and filmmaker (1951–2026)
Vishwanath Patekar, nicknamed Nana, was an Indian actor and filmmaker, mainly working in Hindi and Marathi cinema. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential actors in Indian Cinema, Patekar was recipient of the three National Film Awards, four Filmfare Awards, two Maharashtra State Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards Marathi for his acting performances. He was bestowed with the Padma Shri award in 2013 for his contribution to cinema and arts industry.
More on Wikipedia ↗Nana Patekar, an award-winning, veteran Indian actor, known for his intense performances and distinct dialogue delivery, has died at the age of 75 in Goa, his son Malhar told BBC Marathi.One of the...
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar, known for his intense performances and distinct dialogue delivery, died at his residence in Goa in the early hours of Thursday after suffering a cardiac arrest, his family said.
Recounting an anecdote about the skirmish between Balasaheb Thackeray and Nana Patekar, Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sanjay Raut said that once Balasaheb Thackeray was furious with Patekar regarding a statement he made about popular author P L Deshpande.