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Nana Patekar's Journey From Poverty to Cinema Legend
- •Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 following a cardiac arrest at his Goa residence.
- •Patekar often spoke about his difficult childhood, recalling a time when his family struggled to afford two meals a day.
- •He began working at the age of 13, painting film posters and walking several kilometres to earn Rs 35 a month.
- •He made his film debut in 1978 with Gaman and went on to win a National Award for his breakthrough role in Parinda.
- •Despite achieving immense success and wealth, Patekar remained known for his simple lifestyle and philanthropic efforts.
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At the age of 13, Nana Patekar began working after school, walking several kilometers to paint film posters for around Rs 35 a month along with food to help his financially struggling family after they lost their wealth. He also recalled doing odd jobs like painting zebra crossings and working in a stone quarry.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. He was found unconscious in the early hours of October 8 and rushed to a private hospital, where doctors unsuccessfully attempted to revive him for about 45 minutes before pronouncing him dead.
Nana Patekar earned his breakthrough and a National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor with Vidhu Vinod Chopra's film Parinda. Over a career spanning five decades, he delivered acclaimed performances in movies such as Prahaar, Angaar, Krantiveer, Tirangaa, Khamoshi: The Musical, Ab Tak Chhappan, and the Marathi film Natsamrat.
