Nana Patekar is an Indian actor and film maker who works primarily in Hindi films as well as Marathi, Tamil and Kannada films. Nana won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film Agni Sakshi. He has also starred in such films as Parinda, Krantiveer, Andha Yudh, Angaar, Yeshwant, Ghulam-E-Mustafa, Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, Tirangaa, Apaharan, Raajneeti, and Ab Tak Chhappan. He made his directorial debut with Prahaar: The Final Attack (1994). Nana did some playback singing in the films Yeshwant, Wajood and Aanch. He was bestowed the highest privilege in acting in 2013 when he was awarded the Padma Shri award for his dedication in the field of Films and Arts.
Nana Patekar
Nana Patekar Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: January 1, 1951
Birth Place: Murud-Janjira Fort, India
Birth Name: Vishwanath Patekar
Nickname: Nana
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Occupation: Actor, Writer, Film maker
Nationality: Indian
Race/Ethnicity: Asian (Indian)
Religion: Hindu
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Nana Patekar Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 165 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 75 kg
Height in Feet: 5′ 7″
Height in Meters: 1.70 m
Body Build/Type: Slim
Shoe Size: 10.5 (US)
Nana Patekar Family Details:
Father: Dinkar Patekar
Mother: Sanjanabai Patekar
Spouse/Wife: Neelakanti Patekar (m. 1978)
Children: Malhar Patekar (Son)
Siblings: Ashok Patekar (Brother), Dilip Patekar (Brother)
Others: Master Prasad Parkar (Nephew)
Nana Patekar Education:
Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Arts
Nana Patekar Facts:
*He was born Vishwanath Patekar on January 1, 1951 in Murud-Janjira Fort, India in a Marathi family.
*He made his acting debut in Bollywood with the 1978 drama Gaman.
*He won National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor, and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor, for his role in Parinda (1989).
*He, along with Irrfan Khan, are the only actor(s) ever to win Filmfare Awards in the Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Villain categories.
*He was once engaged to Deepti Naval.
*Follow him on Twitter.