Vishwanath “Nana Patekar” (born 1 January 1951) is an Indian actor, writer and filmmaker. Patekar was born in a Marathi family as Vishwanath Patekar on 1 January 1951 in Murud-Janjira in Raigad District, Maharashtra, to Dinkar Patekar, a small textile printing businessman, and Sanjanabai Patekar, a housewife. Patekar has played many types of roles. He has played the occasional villain but been a hero in most of his films.

Patekar did some playback singing in the films Yeshwant (1997), Wajood (1998) and Aanch (2003). In 2015 he starred in a Bollywood film Ab Tak Chhappan 2, a sequel of Ab Tak Chhappan. In the 2016 Nana starred as Ganpatrao ‘Appa’ Belwalkar in the film adaptation of the Drama ‘Natsamrat’ by V.V Shirwadkar.

He also provided financial aid to families of farmers who committed suicide due to indebtedness brought about by drought. He distributed cheques worth Rs 15,000 to 62 families of farmers from Vidarbha region in August 2015 and another 113 families from Latur and Osmanabad districts of Marathwada in September 2015.

Biographical Record Information
Real Name Vishwanath Patekar
Nickname Nana
Profession Actor, filmmaker
Physical Stats & More
Height in centimeters- 152cm
in meters- 1.52m
in Feet Inches- 5’ 7”
Weight in Kilograms- 76kg
in Pounds- 168 lbs
Body Measurements – Chest: Not Known – Waist: 33 Inches

– Biceps: Not Known

Eye Colour Dark Brown
Hair Colour Black
Personal Life
Date of Birth 1 January 1951
Age (as in 2015) 64 Years
Birth Place Murud-Janjira, Maharashtra, India
Zodiac sign/Sun sign Capricorn
Nationality Indian
Hometown Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
School Samarth Vidyalaya, Dadar West, Mumbai
College Sir J.J Institute of Applied Arts, Mumbai
Educational Qualifications Graduate
Debut Gaman (1978)
Family Father– Gajanand Patekar (Businessman)

Mother– Nirmala Patekar (Housewife)

Brothers– Ashok and Dilip Patekar
Sisters– N/A

Religion Hindu
Address 304 Sheetal, Apna Ghar Society, Samarth Nagar, Andheri, Mumbai
Hobbies rifle shooting, acting, reading, writing, trekking and workout
Controversies • Raised voice against Sanjay Dutt’s Arms act issue and said that he won’t work with him.
• Actress Tanushree Dutta files complaint against him for damaging her property and reputation
Favourite Things
Favourite Actor Not Known
Favourite Food Malai Kabab, Marathi Dishes
Girls, Affairs and More
Marital Status Married
Affairs/Girlfriends Manisha Koirala (Actress)
Wife Neelakanti Patekar
Children Daughter– N/A
Son– Malhar Patekar
Money Factor
Salary 4 Crore (INR)
Net Worth 40 Crore (INR)

Nana Patekar Top Unknown Facts List:

  • Does Nana Patekar smoke?: Yes
  • Does Nana Patekar drink alcohol?: Yes
  • To break the inferiority complex of his dark complexion as compared to his fair-skinned brothers, he started doing plays at an early age.
  • His family was under economic crises after his father’s partner ditched him and shattered their business.
  • He printed cinema posters for after his school timings, which provided him with Rs 35 monthly with one time meal.
  • His wife Neelakanti Patekar suported him a lot to leave advertising and move to theatre, for future scope.
  • Nearly escaped from getting burned during the filming of the last scene of the movie Parinda.
  • He was in a relationship with Manisha Koirala, but their relationship ended with unknown reason.
  • Went for around 2 and a half year of army training for his strong role in the movie Prahaar, which he directed as well.
  • He just works for this creative satisfaction and not for attaining luxuries like most stars do.
  • He shared a great friendship with Bal Thackeray and once offered a ticket by them for elections, but he refused.

Awards and recognition

Padma Shri Award – India’s fourth highest civilian honour

  • Nana Patekar has been awarded Padma Shri award for his dedication in the field of Films and Arts in 2013 on the eve of 64th Republic Day.
  • Nana Patekar is the only actor ever to win Filmfare Awards in the Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Villain categories.
Award Film Year Status
National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor Parinda 1990 Won
National Film Award for Best Actor Krantiveer 1995 Won
National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor Agni Sakshi 1997 Won
Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award Andha Yudh 1989 Nominated
Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award Parinda 1990 Won
Filmfare Best Villain Award Angaar 1992 Won
Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman 1993 Nominated
Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award Tirangaa 1994 Nominated
Filmfare Best Actor Award Krantiveer 1995 Won
Filmfare Best Villain Award Shakti: The Power 2003 Nominated
Filmfare Best Villain Award Apaharan 2006 Won
Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award Raajneeti 2011 Nominated
Star Screen Award Best Actor Krantiveer 1995 Won
Star Screen Award Best Villain Apaharan 2006 Won
  • Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Awards
Bengal Film Journalists’ Association – Best Actor Award (Hindi) Ab Tak Chhappan 2004 Won
Zee Cine Award for Best Actor (Marathi) Natsamrat 2015 Won

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