Vishwanath Patekar, popularly known as Nana Patekar, is a prominent name in Hindi and Marathi cinema. Nana never had the looks of a quintessential hero to charm the audience as his powerpack performances were enough to do the talking. A rage in the 90s, Nana is a three-time National Award winner.
Born in 1951, Nana’s cinematic journey began with his acting debut in 1978 in the film, Gaman. With films like Parinda, Prahaar, Angaar, Salaam Bombay, Tirangaa, and more, Nana established himself as one of the most sought-after actors in the Hindi film industry. Apart from his love for acting, Nana is also devoted towards his nation. The actor, who has done many patriotic films, once served his country during the 1999 Kargil War.
Nana Patekar took training under the Maratha Light Infantry
