| Nana Patekar Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 7 in |
| Weight | 72 kg |
| Date of Birth | January 1, 1951 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Date of Death | October 8, 2026 |
Nana Patekar was an Indian actor and director known for his work mainly in Hindi Cinema and Marathi Cinema as well. He was popular for his dialogue delivery and quintessential laughing style. Nana won the National Award for his work and was also honored with a Padma Shri award. Some of the well-known films in which he has appeared are Angaar (1992), Parinda (1989), Apaharan (2005), and many others. He has done more than 70 films. In 2018, Nana Patekar was caught in the infamous #MeToo movement, where actress Tanushree Dutta accused Nana of s*xual harassment on the sets of their film Horn ‘Ok’ Pleassss (2009).
Born Name
Vishwanath Patekar
Nick Name
Nana
Age
Patekar was born on January 1, 1951.
Died
Patekar died on October 8, 2026, at the age of 75, at Dona Paula, Panaji, Goa, India, due to cardiac arrest.
He had complained of extreme chest pain at night on October 8. He was declared dead at 5:20 A.M. when he was taken to Manipal Hospital in Goa.
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Murud-Janjira, Raigad, India
Residence
Goa, India
Nationality
Education
He did his graduation from Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai.
Occupation
Actor, Writer, Filmmaker, Social Worker, Philanthropist, Singer
Family
- Father –Â Gajanan Patekar
- Mother –Â Nirmala Patekar
- Siblings – Ashok Patekar (Brother), Dilip Patekar (Brother)
Genre
Soundtrack
Instruments
Vocals
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 7 in or 170 cm
Weight
72 kg or 159 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Nana Patekar dated –
- Neelakanti Patekar (1978-2026) – Nana and Neelakanti married each other in the year 1978, but they were not living together later. They had a son together named Malhar Patekar.
- Manisha Koirala (1996) – Nana and Manisha dated in the year 1996 but later parted ways.
- Ayesha Jhulka (1996-1997) – Nana and Ayesa had dated in the year 1996 and parted ways in 1997.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
He had Marathi ancestry.
Hair Color
Salt and Pepper
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Terrific acting skills
- Salt-and-pepper beard
Brand Endorsements
Nana was a part of commercials for brands like –
- Vikram Lion Tea
- Ecocity
Religion
Nana was an atheist but celebrated Ganapati Puja due to the tradition in his family.
Nana Patekar Favorite Things
- Co-Stars – Jackie Shroff, Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Anil Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor
- Restaurant –Â April Rain
- Dish – Prawns
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Nana Patekar Facts
- He was sent to his aunt’s house when he was young because of his naughty behavior.
- Before entering the film industry, Nana did a lot of odd jobs like zebra crossing painting, movie poster painting, etc.
- He did Marathi theatre before coming into films and was a part of plays like Hamidabaichi Koti and Purush.
- Nana also worked in an advertising agency in the past.
- He gives credit for his break to actress Smita Patil, as she was the one who brought him from Pune to Mumbai.
- Nana lost his father at the age of 28, and he also lost his son 2 years after that.
- He criticized the Filmfare awards jury before he himself won an award for his performance in the film Krantiveer in 1995.
- He was involved in the “Citizen of Peace” movement in the 1992 Mumbai riots.
- Shivsena leader Bal Thackeray once told Nana Patekar to join politics, but Nana did not want to associate himself with any political party.
- Nana also served in the army during the Kargil War, and for the film Prahaar (1991), he underwent army training for 3 years. He also holds the rank of Captain.
- Nana did playback singing for his films Yeshwant (1997) and Wajood (1998).
- He met his wife Neelkanti while he was doing Marathi theatre.
- Nana was a great cook and once cooked food for more than 150 people.
- He was a very down-to-earth person and donated a lot of money to the farmers. He also used to go to meet his friends at a local bar in Mahim.
- Nana celebrated his son’s birthday in an orphanage.
- He was a chain smoker till the age of 56, then he quit.
- He made his debut as a producer in the film Natsamrat in 2016.
- As of January 2020, he was the only actor to have won the Filmfare awards in the “Best Actor”, “Supporting Actor”, and “Best Villain” categories.
- He ventured into TV commercials almost 40 years after making his debut.
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Last Updated: October 8, 2026 | Originally Published: January 11, 2020 | Source: Healthy Celeb
