| 1. Neelakanti Patekar hails from Pune, Maharashtra. |
| 2. She initially worked as a banker after completing her education, earning Rs. 2500 per month. |
| 3. Neelakanti first crossed paths with Nana on a Marathi film set. |
| 4. Nana shared in an interview that his wedding to Neelu only cost Rs. 750. |
| 5. Despite their brief marriage and separate lives now, Nana and Neelakanti have maintained a positive relationship. |
| 6. In 2016, Neelakanti starred in the Marathi TV series "Goth" as 'Bayo Ajji.' |
| 7. During the same year, she also appeared in another Marathi film called "Bernie." |
| 8. Neelakanti has worked on many short films as an executive producer, such as "Beginning of End," "Struggle," and "Journey of Life…". |
| 9. Aside from her work in film, Neelakanti is a talented sculptor, with her sculptures showcased at the New York International Design Fair Pier 94. |
| 10. She grew up moving between cities due to her father's job in the central excise department. |
| 11. She cleared the IIT entrance examination but chose to pursue acting instead. |
| 12. Neelakanti first met Nana Patekar during a Marathi play, where their friendship blossomed into love. |
| 13. She made a powerful comeback to cinema after years away with a memorable role in the historical epic Chhaava (2025), starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna. |
| 14. Neelakanti first crossed paths with Nana during a Marathi play, where their friendship blossomed into love. |
