Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Director, Producer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 31/07/1951 |
| Age | 75 years |
| Birthplace | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Neelakanti Patekar
26/05/2025
Neelakanti Patekar returned to films with a role in the historical drama Chhaava, marking a notable comeback after a long gap from mainstream cinema. The film became a major commercial success, with reports placing its worldwide gross at around Rs 800 crore, which brought renewed attention to her acting career.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Neelu |
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| Full Name | Neelakanti Patekar |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | BSc (Physics) |
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| Entrance Exam | Cleared IIT entrance examination |
Personal Life
| College/University | University of Pune |
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| Address | 24/1, Savitri Sadan, Keluskar Rd. Shivaji Park, Dadar West, Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Reading, Doing yoga |
| Former Occupation | Banker (earning Rs. 2500 per month) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Separated |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Nana Patekar |
| Husband/Spouse | Nana Patekar |
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| Marriage Date | 1978 |
Family
| Father | Worked in central excise department |
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| Spouse | Nana Patekar |
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 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. |
