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The Untold Story Behind Nana Patekar's Real Name And How He Got It
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Moneycontrol•08-10-2026, 11:11
The Untold Story Behind Nana Patekar's Real Name And How He Got It
- •Nana Patekar was born as Vishwanath Gajanan Patekar on January 1, 1951, in Maharashtra.
- •The iconic actor got his famous nickname from his mother's close friend who affectionately called him Nana during his childhood.
- •The nickname eventually became his official name, appearing on all his legal documents including his passport and Aadhaar card.
- •During his school days, he was also known as Vishu, a name still used by old acquaintances.
- •The legendary actor passed away at the age of 75 in Goa due to a suspected cardiac arrest.
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Nana Patekar was born with the name Vishwanath Gajanan Patekar on January 1, 1951. During his school days, he was also commonly called Vishu by his friends.
He received the nickname from a close friend of his mother who was like a sister to her and affectionately called him Nana during his childhood. Over time, the affectionate moniker stuck with him and officially replaced his birth name on documents like his passport and Aadhaar card.
Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 on the morning of October 8, 2026, at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa. He was rushed to a hospital after being found unconscious, but doctors were unable to revive him following a suspected cardiac arrest.
