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Remembering Nana Patekar: Iconic Dialogues and Memes That Shaped Pop Culture
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Moneycontrol•08-10-2026, 18:50
Remembering Nana Patekar: Iconic Dialogues and Memes That Shaped Pop Culture
- •Veteran actor Nana Patekar leaves behind a legendary cinematic legacy spanning versatile roles in critically acclaimed films like Parinda, Krantiveer, and Welcome.
- •His iconic character Uday Shetty from the comedy film Welcome generated immortal catchphrases like Control Uday, control and Seh lenge thoda that dominate internet culture.
- •Absurd and hilarious scenes, such as dressing in a sharp suit to sell vegetables while shouting Aloo le-lo, remain viral meme templates.
- •Patekar's impeccable comic timing and versatile acting continue to resonate across generations, cementing his status as an internet legend through countless reels and remixes.
Key Questions Answered
The popular character Uday Shetty and iconic lines such as 'Control Uday, control' and 'Seh lenge thoda' originated from the 2007 comedy film Welcome.
Nana Patekar made his Hindi film debut in the 1978 movie Gaman.
Nana Patekar was last seen in Vishal Bhardwaj's O’Romeo and made a cameo appearance in Anil Kapoor's Subedaar, with upcoming projects including Shakti Shalini and The Confessions of Mary.
