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Nana Patekar Wanted A Role In Gadar 3, Reveals Filmmaker Anil Sharma
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News18•08-10-2026, 20:30
Nana Patekar Wanted A Role In Gadar 3, Reveals Filmmaker Anil Sharma
- •Filmmaker Anil Sharma revealed that veteran actor Nana Patekar expressed a strong desire to act in his upcoming directorials Gadar 3 and Arjun Naga.
- •The 75-year-old actor passed away following a heart attack at his Goa apartment.
- •Sharma and Patekar recently collaborated on Gadar 2 and the 2024 family drama Vanvaas.
- •The director remembered Patekar as a disciplined, collaborative, and sincere actor who always arrived fully prepared on sets.
- •Sharma expressed deep shock and grief over the actor's sudden death, describing him as an inspirational figure and an elder brother.
Key Questions Answered
Prior to his death, Nana Patekar discussed collaborating with director Anil Sharma on his upcoming directorial projects, specifically "Gadar 3" and "Arjun Naga".
Anil Sharma previously worked with Nana Patekar on the 2023 blockbuster "Gadar 2", where Patekar lent his voice, and later reunited with him for the 2024 family drama "Vanvaas".
According to director Anil Sharma, Nana Patekar was excited to collaborate again and specifically asked the filmmaker to write a custom character role for him in "Gadar 3".
