Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Writer, Philanthropist, Filmmaker |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1951 |
| Age | 75 years |
| Birthplace | Murud-Janjira, Bombay State (now, Maharashtra), India |
Latest News about Nana Patekar
16/08/2026
Nana Patekar publicly praised the law-and-order situation in Uttar Pradesh during a media interaction in Lucknow. His remarks were covered as a recent public appearance and statement by the veteran actor.
13/02/2026
Nana Patekar appeared in Vishal Bhardwaj's action-thriller O' Romeo, which released on 13 February 2026. The film featured a large ensemble cast including Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, Vikrant Massey, and Disha Patani.
21/01/2026
Nana Patekar was reported to have walked out of the trailer launch event for Vishal Bhardwaj's film O' Romeo. The incident drew attention because he is part of the film's cast and the director publicly commented on the disagreement afterward.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Vishwanath Patekar |
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| Nickname | Nana |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/Institute | Sir J.J Institute of Applied Arts, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | A Commercial Arts diploma from J J School of Arts |
Personal Life
| Religion | Agnostic |
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| Caste/Ethnicity | Marathi |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | 304 Sheetal, Apna Ghar Society, Samarth Nagar, Andheri, Mumbai |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Separated |
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| Marriage Date | 1978 |
Family
| Father | Gajanand Patekar (Businessman) |
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| Mother | Nirmala Patekar (Homemaker) |
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| Spouse | Neelakanthi Patekar (a former Bank Officer) |
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Career
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| Military Service | Joined the Territorial Army as a Captain in 1988 |
Favourites
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| Restaurant | April Rain in Pune |
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| Song | Itni shakti hame dena daata, man ka vishwas kamjor ho na from the film Ankush (1986) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/iamnanapatekar/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He quit smoking at the age of 56. | |
| 2. He consumes alcohol. | |
| 3. He began his acting career at the age of 5. | |
| 4. Before pursuing acting, he worked various odd jobs. | |
| 5. He experienced the loss of close family members early in life. | |
| 6. He has contributed to playback singing in movies. | |
| 7. He established the Naam Foundation to support farmers. | |
| 8. He is recognized for his humility and charitable work. |