Nana Patekar Turns 60

MUMBAI: He loses his temper at the drop of a hat, can flare up unexpectedly and teach the system a lesson. Yes that’s a reel life persona of Nana Patekar. But contrary to his reel life image, Nana is quite reluctant in his real life. He doesn’t believe in raising his voice till needed. The kind of caliber he has, is possessed by no one in the Bollywood industry. He has given Indian cinema some memorable and outstanding performances. Today on the occasion of his birthday, let us go through his career in Hindi film industry.

Born on January 1, 1951, Nana has completed his education from Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai. He made his debut with GAMAN in 1978. He then acted in movies like MOHRE, SALAAM BOMBAY, but it was his film PARINDA where he played the role of villain helped Nana get recognition in Bollywood. The same film got Nana his first National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. Post to which, Nana had to make space in his home for more trophies. He even won National Film Award for Best Actor for his ground breaking acting in KRANTIVEER.

Nana never stuck to similar kind of roles. Over a span of years, he experimented with every type of role. He mostly played hero in movies but Nana was equally appreciated in negative roles. He played roles like a gambler in KRANTIVEER, a wife beater in AGNI SAKSHI, deaf-mute father in KHAMOSHI and schizophrenic in WAJOOD. He even did a comic role in WELCOME along with Akshay Kumar and Anil Kapoor.

He ventured into different areas of filmmaking. He turned into a director for his movie PRAHAAR. Nana also sung for songs in films YESHWANT, WAJOOD and AANCH. His song from YESHWANT ‘Ek Macchar’ was a liked by the audience and was a big hit. He also acted in Marathi movies and plays.

In 2011, Nana will be seen in Anees Bazmee’s ITS MY LIFE starring Harman Baweja and Genelia D’souza. The movie is a remake of the superhit Telugu film BOMMARILLU. I am eager to see one more spectacular performance by this star.